This Is What Happens When Courts Decide What Is and Isn't Art By Whet Moser Cook County says DJing doesn't qualify as "fine art," and they could collect some hefty taxes for it. But it'll be an uphill battle against history, taste, and case law. Read more
At Church on the 9, A Spotlight on Black Joy By Bea Malsky The biweekly outdoor open mic in Chatham aims to reclaim the corner—from violence, from police brutality, and for South Side artists. Read more
Musician Haley Fohr Tears Apart Her World and Starts Over By Britt Julious The local singer-songwriter debuted a new character, and new style of music, this summer. Read more
Why Bring a Coffin to Lollapalooza? Sir the Baptist Takes the Fest to Church By Tiffany Walden The South Side musician emerged from a casket on stage to make a statement about gun violence and systemic injustice. Read more
Photos from Saturday at Lollapalooza Awesome shots from Vic Mensa incredible set, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more Read more
The Best and Worst of Lollapalooza 2016 By Dana Driskill, Britt Julious, Matt Pollock, Tiffany Walden The best: Vic Mensa, Save Money, actually some of the food (!). The worst: Four days nope nope nope nope. Read more
