Mick Jenkins Makes the Music He Wants to Make By Matt Pollock He performs at Metro on October 8. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Chicago Med By Matt Pollock Dick Wolf expands his NBC empire with the "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago P.D." spinoff "Chicago Med," also shot here. Read more
Johnny's Grill Adds Some Irish Flair to Its Diner Menu By Penny Pollack and Matt Pollock Owner Sarah Jordan is making fish and chips and cheap drinks in a prominent Logan Square location. Read more
The Best and Worst of Riot Fest 2015 By Matt Pollock A killer layout, a tardy Snoop, and an unbecoming flasher. Read more
19 Must-See Acts at Riot Fest 2015 By Matt Pollock All this year's must-see performers, from rising locals to liberty-spiked legacy acts Read more
A Complete History of Riot Fest 2015's Troubles By Matt Pollock This week's 11th-hour lawsuit wasn't Riot Fest's only hiccup this year. Read more
Coming Soon to the South Loop: Café Press and Sociale By Penny Pollack & Matt Pollock Two concepts, one address, all very Euro-chic. Read more
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week By Matt Pollock Riot Fest is getting sued, Second City cancels shows through September 20, and the Steve Harvey Show airs its gross season premiere. Read more
Who Goes to North Coast Music Fest? An Investigation By Matt Pollock The electronic/jam festival has run for six consecutive Labor Day weekends in Union Park. Who's showing up, and for how long will they keep coming back? Read more
Nine Bands Actually Worth Seeing at North Coast Music Fest By Matt Pollock The Roots, Macy Gray, and D'Angelo swoop in to spruce up this year's jam fest. Read more
