Chicago Reader

12/15/2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office and the Chicago Police Department both missed state-mandated deadlines to publicly report drone information. https://bit.ly/3MwgOzP

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Chicago Police Department both missed state-mandated deadlines to publicly report drone information.

12/15/2025

The mansaf bites at M'daKhan are pockets of rice and lamb encased in flatbread, doused in sauce, and garnished with herbs and slivered almonds. https://bit.ly/48T8Isj

The mansaf bites at M'daKhan are pockets of rice and lamb encased in flatbread, doused in sauce, and garnished with herbs and slivered almonds.

12/15/2025

The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago's independent and underground film scene has to offer. https://bit.ly/4iVMTNm

The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer.

12/13/2025

We have a lovely, long list of theater and dance shows for you to check out this week! Read each review below.

🎭 Dorian at Open Space Arts https://bit.ly/4j9yfm1

🎭 The Real Housewives of the North Pole by Hell in a Handbag https://bit.ly/48HZRtl

🎭 A Year with Frog and Toad by Young People's Theatre of Chicago https://bit.ly/4asiUuv

🎭 Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol by Lifeline Theatre https://bit.ly/3KL6NxR

🎭 The Long Christmas Dinner by TUTA https://bit.ly/48C6IEA

🎭 Gaslight by Northlight Theatre https://bit.ly/4pzjyLg

🎭 The Nutcracker by the Joffrey Ballet https://bit.ly/48LXmpQ

12/12/2025

While the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) provides services to help residents upgrade their homes to withstand the changing climate and conserve energy, not everyone who needs assistance is getting approved for it. According to the Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) and state and local governments, many low-income homeowners are being denied these services, especially those living in predominantly Black zip codes.

Between 2018 and 2024, more than 4,100 IHWAP applications from Chicago homeowners were denied. Of those, over half were from homeowners in predominantly Black neighborhoods, compared to 15 percent from majority white zip codes.

Read contributor Tatiana Walk-Morris’ breakdown of restrictive regulations, denials, and long wait times for Illinois weatherization services at: https://bit.ly/48MYaLn

12/12/2025

All Chicago's goodest little boys and gargoyles get a special treat this year: a merry Moth C**k Christmas. https://bit.ly/4aLLxTi

All Chicago’s goodest little boys and gargoyles get a special treat this year: a merry Moth C**k Christmas.

12/12/2025

Mars Williams' Albert Ayler Xmas concept is being revived this year by saxophonist Dave Rempis https://bit.ly/4oMOiY5

Mars Williams' Albert Ayler Xmas concept is being revived this year by saxophonist Dave Rempis

12/12/2025

Local horror-punk four-piece Won't Stay Dead purge their demons through breakneck riffs and passionate harmonies. https://bit.ly/44q7K5t

Local horror-punk four-piece Won’t Stay Dead purge their demons through breakneck riffs and passionate harmonies.

12/12/2025

Since 2018, Little Village band Iron Years have been releasing frigid, danceable postpunk https://bit.ly/4oRcOaw

Since 2018, Little Village band Iron Years have been releasing frigid, danceable postpunk

12/12/2025

The release of a new album from Chicago blog-era rap legends the Cool Kids is a high point in what's been a banner year for authentic hip-hop. https://bit.ly/4q9FlJt

The release of a new album from Chicago blog-era rap legends the Cool Kids is a high point in what’s been a banner year for authentic hip-hop.

12/12/2025

The 2026 budget proposes eliminating library vacancies and cutting about half the funds for new materials, security, and custodial services. https://bit.ly/4psM410

The 2026 budget proposes eliminating library vacancies and cutting about half the funds for new materials, security, and custodial services.

12/12/2025

It’s Best of Chicago season! Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite Chicago business, artist, community organizer and more. The ballot closes December 31 so get your vote in before it’s too late! Cast your vote at chicagoreader.com/best