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Writer Cynthia Pelayo at Chet's Melody Lounge on Archer Avenue in Justice on March 6, 2025. Her new book, "Vanishing Daughters," is set around the legend of Resurrection Mary of Archer Avenue. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Cynthia Pelayo blends horror and Chicago history in ‘Vanishing Daughters’ — including legend of Resurrection Mary

April 8, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Cynthia Pelayo just wrote a novel weaving together a serial killer, the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, a plane crash at O’Hare, Chet’s Melody Lounge in Justice and Resurrection Mary.

Muse performs at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 4, 2007, the festival's third year on the lakefront. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

New book dives into the history of Lollapalooza

March 18, 2025 at 10:59 a.m.

“Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival” traces the ups and downs of the 34-year-old summer music event.

Elvis Costello, 70, plays the Park West, March 11, 2025, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Column: Elvis Costello brings an early St. Patrick’s Day, and a lot else unexpected, to the Park West

March 12, 2025 at 1:14 p.m.

If you were expecting your favorite hits from your favorite Elvis Costello albums, this was not your show.

Author Eve Ewing at the Museum of Science and Industry on July 12, 2021. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Chicago Humanities Spring Festival boasts Leslie Odom Jr., Eve Ewing and Paul Reiser — because culture isn’t dead yet

May 22, 2026 at 7:48 p.m.

Chicago Humanities Spring Festival has always been a festival of ideas, never more appreciated than now.

Michael Shannon in a scene from the 2011 movie "Take Shelter." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics)

Filmspotting Fest is inspired by podcasts from that curious species of movie fan — the film critic

February 25, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

Its series of films at the Music Box and Siskel Film Center ranges from "Tangerine" to "Take Shelter" to "Columbus."

The cover of the new comic "Godzilla Vs. Chicago," which imagines the 70-year old monster in the Midwest. It arrives in comic book stores Feb. 26. (IDW Publishing)

Oh, no! There goes Chicago! Godzilla finally gets to the Midwest in new comic book

February 20, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

As if Chicago didn’t have enough problems. Here comes Godzilla, as in Gojira, the Big G, Tokyo’s Own.

George E. Johnson, 97, in his Chicago home, Feb. 18, 2025. Johnson founded Johnson Products Co., the maker of Afro Sheen and many other products. "By 1960, I was profit sharing," he said. "My feeling was, look, these people helped make my money, why not share it?” (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

How George E. Johnson made millions in the hair care industry while following the Golden Rule

February 19, 2025 at 9:24 a.m.

The founder of Johnson Products Co., as he insists in his new memoir, “Afro Sheen: How I Revolutionized an Industry with the Golden Rule, from ‘Soul Train to Wall Street,”...

Matt Spiegel, a lead singer for the cover band Tributosaurus performs alongside Chris Neville, left, during their "One Hit Wonders of the 70s" concert at Theater on the Lake in Chicago on Feb. 14, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Review: Tributosaurus plays hit songs from the ’70s and it’s a glorious shag-carpet ride

February 17, 2025 at 3:52 p.m.

As the guitarist said at Theater on the Lake, the only thing the band has in common with the one-hit wonders they were playing is that all of them “have...

Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in "The Olympia Cafe" skit on "Saturday Night Live" on May 26, 1979. The skit was a parody of the real-life rantings of Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis. (Al Levine/NBC/NBCU/Getty)

30 things to know about ‘Saturday Night Live’ ahead of the 50th anniversary special

February 17, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

You already know a lot of Chicagoans have ended up on "Saturday Night Live" over the years. That some guest hosts have been disasters. But did you know The Beatles...

Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson appear in Dunkin's 2025 Super Bowl ad. (Dunkin' via AP)

Highs and lows of 2025 Super Bowl ads: Aliens, AI, America and Afflecks

February 10, 2025 at 11:43 a.m.

Among this year's spots during the big game, Dunkin' doubles down, Bill Murray divulges his email address and Elmo looks confused. Me too, Elmo, but the ad worked.

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