Acclaimed journalist and best-selling author Jonathan Eig discusses his book about Chicago’s most famous gangster. Get Capone tells the story using never-before-seen government documents and newly discovered letters written by Capone himself.
Beginning in 1955 and ultimately ending in 2011, the Daleys will have governed Chicago for a total of 43 years. They have been an integral part of Chicago’s history, culture, and identity. So where, and how, will the city go from here?
Join the Alliance Française for an intriguing lecture by Jean-Luc Marion on French Culture and Philosophy: Beyond Post-modernism. After the talk, enjoy a glass of wine as you discuss this view of contemporary French thought.
Panelists explore the enduring legacy of the great Russian writer Anton Chekhov, his intercultural appeal for a new generation of writers, and his continuing relevance to contemporary audiences.
Food nourishes our bodies, tantalizes our senses, and inspires our creativity. Moreover, it permeates our cultural traditions and helps define who we are.
Hypochondria is not an illness that simply affects a particular type of person. It comes into being when a patient believes she has a serious disease but the doctor can find no evidence of it.