Black Star Renegades Pays Homage to the World’s Most Famous Space Opera
Michael Moreci’s Star Wars–inspired sci-fi novel releases this month.
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Best Books by Chicagoans, About Chicago
Plenty of local authors looked elsewhere for inspiration, but there's something special about writers tackling their hometown.
Tribune Photo Book Offers Impressive Look at City's Lesser Known History
Not a bad Christmas gift for the Chicago nerd in your family
You’ve Never Seen Gwendolyn Brooks Like This Before
To cap off a celebration of her 100th birthday, “No Blue Memories” tells the life story of Chicago’s Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.
A Guide to Chicago's Most Haunted Places
There's no shortage of eerie apparitions throughout Chicago history. We take a look at the stories behind 10 of them.
A Brief History of Chicago's Other Haunted Hotel
OK, so Congress Plaza gets all the flashy ghost coverage, but venerable Drake Hotel has its own share of eerie stories.
A Chicago Startup Wants to Help You Publish a Novel
Illuminovel uses crowdsourced data to help aspiring authors.
Chicago and Mexico City Create Art Together at Lit & Luz Festival
The festival, which pairs artists from both sister cities, kicks off tonight with a free reception that benefits Mexico City's earthquake relief efforts.
The Goodman Revives an Anti-Immigrant Tale—and Gives the Audience a Close Look
Literally. The storied theater's A View from the Bridge production puts audiences directly on stage with the actors.
Life Inside the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club
"Big Pete" James, of the infamous "biker gang" that started in Chicago, talks about why people misunderstand these groups and what he loves about riding on IL-173.