V.V. Lightbody returns to the spotlight with new album ‘Period Piece’
"Period Piece," out Oct. 9 on Egghunt Records, is a testament to the importance of unclenching, of loosening the grip we hold on ourselves and on life in general.
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Review: In ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ on Broadway, Bill Irwin clowns it up as Molière’s hypochondriac
Had an enema recently? Did it leave you laughing? Medical humor is at the core...
American and United are in stalemate at O’Hare, but rivalry keeps growing
With the rivalry at an imposed stalemate, both airlines turned to making underhanded barbs against...
Arts
Today in History: Guggenheim Museum opens
On Oct. 21, 1959, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum opened in New York.
Books
Biblioracle: ‘Chain Reaction’ is a terrific Jack Reacher book. But is he a sociopath?
"Chain Reaction" is a deeply satisfying read about justice being served, and the world being saved by very brave people. But also, we must remember, it's a fantasy.
Movies
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert to get life-size bronze tribute near Millennium Park
A life-size bronze sculpture of dueling film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert will soon be unveiled at the One Two Pru office complex near Millennium Park and The Magnificent Mile.
TV and Streaming
J.J. Watt signs a multiyear deal to stay as CBS’ lead NFL analyst
J.J. Watt will continue to be the analyst on CBS Sports’ lead NFL team after signing a new multiyear agreement with the network Thursday.
Theater
Review: In Remy Bumppo Theatre’s ‘Mud Row,’ shifting between the civil rights era and now
Dominique Morisseau’s play is set in the living room of a house in a historically Black neighborhood in Pennsylvania, spanning two generations.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
‘Off-putting’ or ‘a fine tool’? AI slop on restaurant signage is becoming rampant and repugnant.
Walk down a commercial street in almost any Chicago neighborhood or a busy corridor in the suburbs and it’s hard to escape some form of suspect food imagery.
Music and Concerts
John Anderson, country music star whose hits included ‘Wild and Blue,’ dies at 71
John Anderson, whose high, yearning vocals on hits such as “Swingin,” “Wild and Blue” and “Black Sheep” helped earn him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died at age 71.
Travel
Conde Nast Traveler readers name Chicago ‘Best Big City’ for 10th year in a row
Conde Nast Traveler received nearly 800,000 votes for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, which cover everything from hotels and cruise lines to spas and airports.
Home and Garden
Orland Park’s Holly House expands mother and daughter’s cozy vision
The Holly House Shop in Orland Park celebrated the grand opening of its new store this summer, but the family focus remains.
Recipes
Cowboy beef sliders bring big flavor to your game-day spread
These cowboy sliders are exactly what you want on the table for football season.
Fashion
Answer Angel: Removing mystery stains
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My very favorite white hoodie somehow got a stain that I can’t get out, having used all of the usual methods. The hoodie has sentimental value but right now it is unwearable.
Entertainment
Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.