A state law changed the names of six weapons charges. Some say that can ease reentry for those convicted; others say the reforms don’t go far enough.

American Bulk by Emily Mester covers the upper-middle-class desire to consume or be consumed, via personal and critical essays.

Once upon a time, the idea of a “sugar momma” was met with raised eyebrows, whispered speculation, or outright dismissal. But ...

A clash between a grad student and the dean of a theater department takes center stage in Omer Abbas Salem's One Party ...

If it wasn't for playing in bands and doing that for all those years," says Mikel Galati of Modest Merch, "I wouldn't have my ...

When you stop to think about it, it’s really remarkable how much technology has transformed the way we connect, date, and ...

Chicago Record Report covers new local music that's caught the Reader's ear—including releases by Nestor Arriaga, Facs, Oux, ...

Bylines labeled “Chicago Reader Staff” are used for features that contain nonwritten, nonreported information like listings, ...

Sam Shepard's drama about the aftermath of a horrific incident of domestic violence gets a stirring revival at Raven.

Artistic Home's revival of Ibsen's Hedda Gabler anatomizes how vicarious thrills lead to vicious vengeance.

If you need to watch the timeless tale of an empire other than your own crumbling from its rotten core, then this is the show ...

Updates on the Reader Institute for Community Journalism and Chicago Reader’s financial situation and how you can continue to ...