On a brisk Friday afternoon, Chicagoans immersed themselves in a world of vibrant blooms and fragrant scents. The welcoming scene inside at the Garfield Park Conservatory contrasted the dreary final grasp...
“I’d rather go naked than wear fur,” critics and campaign ads once argued. For decades, fur has been more than a fabric — it’s been a statement, status symbol and the center of controversy. Once...
Leaders in Chicago’s diverse performing arts community are worried about the Trump administration’s push to control the country's cultural narrative and the impact it could have on funding.
On Feb....
Amy Colucio’s cat, Little Man, struts around the quiet tent community in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood next to the bustling Lakeshore Drive. But he never strays very far from his owner as the frigid...
Educators in Chicago are considering what it means to celebrate Black History Month as the Trump administration cracks down on diversity, equality and inclusion.
Last month, the White House released...
Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor
• February 17, 2025
The Chicago Reader, operating as a board-governed, unionized nonprofit, provides free news coverage for the Chicagoland community. Founded in October of 1971, the Chicago Reader’s focus has always been...
After three years as the star goalie for DePaul, Gandhi Cruz departed Lincoln Park for the next chapter of his soccer journey. To the surprise of many, but certainly not Cruz, Santiago Dávila has stepped...
For Fatima Syeda, a commute to class means a 45-mile drive from Huntley to Chicago. The senior health sciences student says she spends “about two hours (commuting) in the morning with traffic.”
“I...
The Chicago Marathon kicked off Sunday morning in Grant Park for its 46th year. Since its first race in 1977, more than one million runners have crossed the finish line, including a record 52,150 runners...
Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
• October 7, 2024
Picking through the glass jars of retro candy, customer Michael Klabisch begins pointing out the nostalgic tastes of his childhood.
There’s the butterscotch button candies, an eye-catching yellow...
Jeremy Battle, Asst. Photo Editor
• September 30, 2024
Featuring a massive LED display wall and two mounted touch screens on each side of the room, DePaul’s brand-new SPARK Center opened its doors to its first-ever event, Explore ChiVes, on Sept. 17.
Dozens...
On Sunday, May 12, family members gathered together to celebrate Mother’s Day on Chicago’s Riverwalk, hosted by Chicago Girls Who Walk. This walking club hosts weekly events that allow participants...
