Meet the Young Director Behind Chance the Rapper’s Amazing ‘Sunday Candy’ Video July 2, 2026 at 5:38 p.m. Chicago chats with Austin Vesely, the director of some of your favorite local hip-hop music videos.
Watch Chicago's Literary Minds Read Truly Terrible Poetry Tonight July 2, 2026 at 5:49 p.m. The Chicago Writers Conference throws a fundraising soiree tonight, and Suzanne Somers's book of poems plays a part.
First Look: Melissa Ann Pinney's New Photography Book Two July 2, 2026 at 5:42 p.m. The Evanston photographer explores the relationship between unorthodox pairs in her new book.
Issa Rae on Her New Memoir and Being “Halfrican” July 2, 2026 at 5:53 p.m. The author of ‘The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl’ sat down with local writer Sam Irby to talk about her new book and upcoming HBO show.
A Brutal Real-Life Crime Inspires Chicago Author's New Haunting Novel July 2, 2026 at 5:53 p.m. Scott Blackwood's novel See How Small, out today, is based on four vicious murders more than 20 years ago in Texas.
Six Chicago Web Series to Watch July 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. While you're waiting for House of Cards or Orange is the New Black to return, check out these great online shows from Chicago artists.
Academy Awards Show Very Little Chicago Love July 2, 2026 at 5:55 p.m. Neither Life Itself nor screenwriter Gillian Flynn scored nominations, though there are some bright spots.
2014’s Best and Worst in Chicago Books July 2, 2026 at 5:58 p.m. Sure, the biggest book stories that came out of Chicago in 2014 had less to do with books themselves than the tent-pole movies they inspired. But while Gone Girl continues...
Playwright Sarah Ruhl on Her Book of Essays and Chicago’s ‘Healthy’ Theater Community July 2, 2026 at 6:01 p.m. The award-winning playwright will read from her first collection of nonfiction tonight at Andersonville's Women and Children First bookstore.
Gina Rodriguez is Conquering Television in Jane the Virgin July 2, 2026 at 6:06 p.m. This Chicago native is owning network television one absurd plot twist at a time.