Low-stakes picture puzzler and adventure game Toem is back with a sequel, Toem 2. Once again, you take control of the young ...

I’m a bit of a sucker for simulation games. It allows me to put myself in the professional shoes of those whose jobs I’ll ...

When you decide to go to Riot Fest, you need to be prepared for the weather. The phrase "it's not Riot Fest if it doesn't rain" was uttered nonstop by both people in the crowd, fellow photographers ...

It’s the first weekend in October and all the scary and Halloween-related events are in full swing! There are plenty this weekend with tons of markets, concerts, movies, and festivals […] ...

I’m a bit of a sucker for simulation games. It allows me to put myself in the professional shoes of those whose jobs I’ll probably never have. I don’t think […] ...

Being a lifelong fan of A Wrinkle in Time, the 1962 book by Madeleine L’Engle, is not unusual. It’s a must-read for elementary-school-aged kids, as much fun in the classroom […] ...

Goodman Theatre opens the world premiere ofThe Attic as the’ first play of the company’s second century as an organization. Former trapeze artist and Tony-nominated choreographer Shana Carroll ...

In her debut novel The Window, Amelia Brunskill tells the story of Jess Cutter, a Montanan girl whose twin sister Anna is found dead below her bedroom window. Jess—as thoughtful, […] ...

The Cornelia Arts Building recently held their spring open studio event where the public had the opportunity to see work by dozens of artists. The building, located at the corner […] ...

I love when a game isn’t afraid to try new things, get its hands dirty, and makes a few mistakes along the way. There are ...

With the looming fear of rain coming the rest of the weekend, day one of Riot Fest stayed mostly dry for its fun opening lineup. The layout of the fest looks to its past and spreads things out a bit, ...

Last weekend, Lyric Opera of Chicago staged its world premiere of Safronia, a new work by avery r. young, Chicago’s inaugural poet laureate and a celebrated interdisciplinary artist. Safronia is the ...