Comics, Conspiracies And Pandemics Star In Gillian Flynn’s ‘Utopia’
Flynn also wrote the 2012 mega-hit ‘Gone Girl.’ She admits her new TV series, out now on Amazon Prime, may hit too close to home for some.
Culture & The Arts
Wondering about Chicago music, festivals, arts, theater and food? WBEZ brings together the best stories about Chicago’s arts and culture scene. Together with our music station, Vocalo 91.1, we explore the stories that make the second city a vibrant world-renowned cultural destination.
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Jason Benetti On The Possibility Of A Crosstown Rivalry At The World Series
The Sox visit Oakland for a 3-game series, while the Cubs host the Marlins for three games at Wrigley Field.
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Foles Came, Saw & Conquered: Is The Trubisky Era Over in Chicago?
After a historic comeback against Atlanta, Nick Foles has been named starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears.
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What’s That Building? The Pilgrim Baptist Church
What was once a grand house of worship, for two important groups of Chicagoans, is in desperate straits and barely hanging on.
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5 Things To Watch As The Cubs And White Sox Go Into The Playoffs
Chicago’s two teams are headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. If you missed the shortened season, here’s what to know.
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Listen: A Discussion On ‘The Shadow King,’ Recently Shortlisted For The 2020 Booker Prize
We break down the Booker shortlisted novel ‘The Shadow King’ with Lydia Levy, founder of the African literature review website Omusana.
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Former Deadspin Staff Launch New Site To ‘Redefine’ Sports Media
After quitting en-masse, former staff of the sports blog Deadspin reunited to start a new site.
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Getting Diagnosed With Autism In Your 40s
Chicagoan Jeff Ullrich shares what it’s like to be diagnosed with autism at the age of 45.
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Nick Cave To Host Symposium On Racial Justice In Art
Expo Chicago is (virtually) back this weekend. Contemporary artist Nick Cave will host a symposium on racial justice in the art world.
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‘I’m Not Woke. I’m Aware.’ Chicago Comedian T. Murph Reflects On Hulu’s ‘Woke’
In ‘Woke,’ a life-changing event upends one man’s life. Nerdette talks with Chicago comic T. Murph about his role and the show’s message.
