A recreation of Henry Darger’s room, being displayed at Intuit - The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave. | Photo © John Faier Henry Darger died in 1973, leaving behind hundreds of pieces of his artwork and writings. Now, a court may have to decide who really owns his work. For almost 40 years, Henry Darger lived alone in a one-room apartment on … [Read more...] about A reclusive Chicago artist’s work set to become subject of a court battle
Brewery to be demolished, apartments can be saved, but cause of Albany Park fire still unknown
Firefighters work the scene of a fire at Twisted Hippo Brewery in the 4300 block of North Richmond in Albany Park, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times An investigation into the cause of the fire was delayed due to unsafe building conditions. Investigators cannot enter the buildings without the aid of heavy equipment, and several people still need to be … [Read more...] about Brewery to be demolished, apartments can be saved, but cause of Albany Park fire still unknown
Pritzker endorses Valencia’s ‘history-making’ bid for Illinois secretary of state: ‘I believe Anna is the best choice’
City Clerk Anna Valencia, left, in 2019; Gov. J.B. Pritzker, right, last month. | Rich Hein; Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times-file While rival candidate Alexi Giannoulias still holds a strong financial advantage over the field in terms of his campaign fund, that could change as the deep-pocketed governor hailed Anna Valencia’s “proven record of success” and declared she … [Read more...] about Pritzker endorses Valencia’s ‘history-making’ bid for Illinois secretary of state: ‘I believe Anna is the best choice’
Chris Rock, Kevin Hart bringing comedy tours to Chicago
Comedian Chris Rock, photographed at the 2020 Winter TCA Tour, is bringing his 2022 world tour to Chicago in October. | Getty Images It’s Rock’s first tour in five years, and Hart’s first in four years. Two stand-up comedy titans are bringing the laughs to Chicago come fall. Chris Rock has announced the dates for the North American leg of his 2022 Ego Death World Tour — … [Read more...] about Chris Rock, Kevin Hart bringing comedy tours to Chicago
Feds arrest man who says he ‘stayed on the front lines’ during Capitol breach
Authorities say this image depicts Athanasios Zoyganeles of Chicago smoking in the U.S. Capitol in Jan. 6, 2021. | U.S. District Court records Authorities say Athanasios Zoyganeles lives in Chicago. That would make him the 27th known Illinois resident charged in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol. A man who allegedly bragged that he “stayed on the front lines” … [Read more...] about Feds arrest man who says he ‘stayed on the front lines’ during Capitol breach