What often gets lost in the dialogue about Chicago is the work that takes place here to prevent violence, to heal trauma, to build and sustain communities that honor people’s dignity and protect their safety and peace, writes Heidi Stevens. trib.al/ln5os0l

We are excited to share this year's #OBOC selection is Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez! Join us now through November for book clubs, musical performances, art workshops, discussions, walking tours, and so much more! Visit onebookonechicago.org for all the details!

September's Book of the Month—and this year's One Book, One Chicago selection—is Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez, a bold novel that explores identity, family and resilience. Learn more about the book and OBOC events here: chi.gov/oboc

The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal. Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.

Chicago: the greatest freakin’ city in the world.

A special Criterion Mobile Closet announcement featuring Tracy Letts! We're going back on the road—and this time we're coming to Chicago in partnership with Chicago Int'l Film Festival! 🚚❤️ bit.ly/4po9hSo After an amazing stop at TIFF earlier this month, we're thrilled to be heading

Built around four acts and a finale, Lady Gaga’s brilliant extravaganza spun narratives that pitted her against an alter-ego twin of herself amid scenes that dazzled with color and choreography. trib.al/l8T3IKf

Chicago’s newest classical music venue opens its doors inside a former 7-Eleven — knockoff Slurpees included trib.al/4cIxZdv

Cardinal Timothy Dolan said a new mural at St. Patrick’s Cathedral began as a nod to the 1879 apparition in Knock, Ireland, but evolved into a celebration of immigration. Painted by Adam Cvijanovic, the work links faith, history and New York’s immigrant story.

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110+ features. 70 shorts. From 60+ countries. Over 11 days. At 7 venues across Chicago. All at the 61st #ChiFilmFest. Individual tickets on sale Friday.

Sandra Delgado explores Latin lives — and a broken immigration system — in ‘Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars’, Oct. 8-Nov. 9 at Lookingglass Theatre. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

“The Jeff Awards typically split this prize (New work) between two or more worthy winners and there are many on this list... My pick, with the benefit of time and an awareness of the importance of works being made in Chicago, is Atra Asdou’s IRAQ, BUT FUNNY (Lookingglass Theatre).” 🤩

“One of the more original and thrilling adaptations of a classic work in recent memory” Don't miss HEDDA, with dir. Nia DaCosta joining to receive the Black Perspectives Artistic Achievement Award, Oct. 19 at the Music Box Theatre: chicagofilmfestival.com/film/hedda/

From the Editorial Board: A beautiful early fall weekend in downtown Chicago. Sun-splashed lakefront. Families enjoying the museums and city sights. Packs of men in military fatigues carrying high-powered long guns. Which of those images doesn’t belong? trib.al/GLCnjPT

Editorial: No, President Donald Trump, Chicagoans are not ‘the enemy within’ trib.al/Xo1Z4Xs

ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white. Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace. That’s not making America great again. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/02/sou…

At the Zurich premiere of his new film, Pillion, the Swedish actor displayed a smoke shop window’s worth of paraphernalia on his chest. gq.com/story/alexande…

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