Interview: ‘Assisted Living’s’ Courtney Nichole on Connecting with Laughter and Love
As 2020 rolls along, folks are finding ways to stay connected with family, friends and neighbors. From Zoom meetings and…
Columns
Four Years Later, Election Day is Darkest Timeline Déjá Vu
Four years ago we, the 93%, all lined up to cast a vote for a white woman we were moderately excited about. Many of us f…
Of Course I’m Not OK: So. Many. Feelings. [Episode 4]
Anyone else feeling all the feels right now? In today's episode, Karen and Katie discuss how they are handling their del…
The Hideout and CIVL’s Katie Tuten Wants You to Help Save Independent Venues
Independent music venues across the country have turned their SOS signal up to 11 asking fans and patrons to call, write…
It Could Be Your Kid’s Stephanie D. Pearson-Davis on Finding Solutions to Systemic Problems
“It's not your kid today, but it could be tomorrow.” This message encouraging empathy is at the heart of the mission …
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Elizabeth Gomez on Connecting Through Creativity in Quarantine
A few months ago, Chicago-based comedian/storyteller Elizabeth Gomez had an insane schedule. Between working two jobs, f…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Ashley Leisten Finds Inspiration in Boy Bands, Lock-Ins & Collaborations
Before COVID-19 shut down venues, clubs and basically the entire live performance scene, Ashley Leisten – a Texas-born f…
Feminist Parenting Through a Pandemic
If these last few weeks of forced family togetherness have taught us anything, it’s that we all apparently suck at being…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Comedy in the Age of Coronavirus
Chicago's thriving comedy scene is known the world over. From innovative stand-up comedians to hilarious improv artists …
Dating During the Apocalypse
We met for brunch in Greektown just before it became apparent to me that COVID-19 was going to change everything. I was …
