Cynthia Pelayo on Grief, Mystery, and Chicago Ghost Stories By Web Behrens Vanishing Daughters, written in the wake of her father’s death, is a novel about living through grief. Read more
Stop Giving Michael Shannon Your Perplexed Looks Interview by Mike Thomas The actor, 50, on being a loner at New Trier, the brilliance of Bill Murray, and the beauty of jazz. Read more
Making The Pillowman for a Modern Chicago Audience By Kimberly M. Vazquez Concrete Content updates the play, drawing parallels to the city's history of police torture — while making theater that responds to the moment. Read more
The Cubs Fan’s Guide to Tokyo By Joshua Mellin Traveling to the team’s far-flung season opener? This is how to get the most out of your trip. Read more
Five Things to Do: February 28-March 2 By Jenny Hellwig What to do in Chicago this weekend. Read more
