Book compiles the big and small facts about Chicago history

Mar. 2, 2011
When Rahm Emanuel takes over City Hall in May, the post-Daley era will officially begin! But how will official history treat the Mayor’s tenure? A good place to turn for answers is the Encyclopedia of Chicago.

'Radical Closure' offers perspectives on conflict in Middle East

Mar. 1, 2011
A collection of work screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Thursday looks at conflict and closure in the Middle East through a variety of perspectives.

Buddy Wakefield Performance

Mar. 1, 2011
Louder Than A Bomb is the largest teen poetry festival in the world.

Half-Pint Poetics Open Mic

Feb. 27, 2011
Louder Than A Bomb is the largest teen poetry festival in the world.

Roger Bonair-Agard and Idris Goodwin Showcase

Feb. 26, 2011
Louder Than A Bomb is the largest teen poetry festival in the world.

Dueling Critics: 'Guys and Dolls'

Feb. 25, 2011
Guys and Dolls is a classic musical that is frequently revived.

Dance critic Lucia Mauro offers performances with some sizzle

Feb. 25, 2011
Music and dance go together like wings and hot sauce, but two upcoming performances take this pairing and really up the sizzle. Mark Morris Dance Group performs today through Sunday at the Harris Theater in Chicago.You can catch Ballet Chicago and the Orion Ensemble Sunday, Feb.

Chicagoans map out priorities for Mayor Elect Rahm Emanuel

Feb. 23, 2011
Mayor Elect Rahm Emanuel will be joined by some new faces at City Council. And 14 aldermanic races appear to be headed for April runoffs. We know some of the winners and losers, but what does it all mean?

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