Christopher Borrelli

The Chicago Theatre marquee displays comedian Louis C.K.'s sold out shows in Chicago on Friday.

Review: Louis C.K. is back at the Chicago Theatre — but seems tentative, tired and halfway there

January 15, 2023 at 10:21 a.m.

Who goes to a Louis C.K. show in 2023? In Chicago, about 7,200 people. His two appearances at the Chicago Theatre this weekend were not his first in the city...

People march in protest through downtown Chicago on June 25, 2022.

As a new year begins, looking back on events of 2022 and Chicago places that mattered

January 1, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

The end of each year, and the start of every new one, is a cliffhanger, unfolding in real-time. We forget because we don't have to wait too long to see...

People pass by large inflatable holiday decorations outside of the Irish Nobleman Pub in Chicago's West Town neighborhood on Dec. 6, 2022.

I hate the inflatable Santa (and Frosty, Minion and Yoda) in your front yard

December 23, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Late last month, in an Arizona suburb, someone jumped out of a car and stabbed Frosty the Snowman to death. Frosty was an inflatable. He exploded after a single lunge,...

Photographed at the Court Theatre, the Chicagoan of the Year for Theater is longtime stage director Ron OJ Parson.

Chicagoans of the Year for Books: Librarians and library workers of Illinois fight for dignity during a year of challenges

December 21, 2022 at 7:55 a.m.

When Julie Milavec thinks back on the past 12 months, her sigh gets long and heavy, almost comically so. Not that there was anything funny about being director of the...

Minister Adam of the Satanic Temple of Illinois speaks next to the seasonal displays, Dec. 6, 2022, at the Illinois State Capitol.

The Satanic Temple of Illinois has the right to build a holiday display in Springfield. Members say it’s about religious freedom.

December 13, 2022 at 3:02 p.m.

Minister Adam of the Satanic Temple of Illinois looked ready for the holidays. He was dressed in a black suit accented with a pair of Satanic symbol lapel pins, his...

Former first lady Michelle Obama greets the crowd before a sit down interview with David Letterman during her hometown stop on tour for her new book "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times," at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 5, 2022.

Michelle Obama talks about her book ‘Light We Carry’ in Chicago with David Letterman: ‘The world made me practice liking myself’

December 6, 2022 at 12:12 p.m.

Michelle Obama doesn't tour for a book. She appears. She materializes, like a fond memory from a better time, suddenly in front of you again, barely aged. She has become...

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Review: Louis C.K. is back at the Chicago Theatre — but seems tentative, tired and halfway there

As a new year begins, looking back on events of 2022 and Chicago places that mattered

I hate the inflatable Santa (and Frosty, Minion and Yoda) in your front yard

Chicagoans of the Year for Books: Librarians and library workers of Illinois fight for dignity during a year of challenges

The Satanic Temple of Illinois has the right to build a holiday display in Springfield. Members say it’s about religious freedom.

Michelle Obama talks about her book ‘Light We Carry’ in Chicago with David Letterman: ‘The world made me practice liking myself’

The 10 Best Books of 2022: A Mason-Dixon mission, ‘Rabbit Hutch’ and, oh yeah, Bob Dylan

Books to give as gifts for the 2022 holidays. If the message you want to send is …

Just in time for Thanksgiving: The 12 stages of the Midwest Goodbye

David Quammen predicted the pandemic in ‘Spillover.’ His new book ‘Breathless’ tracks the race against COVID-19.