‘People are scared’: Fear permeates every aspect of life in Chicago, under threat of mass immigration deportations

‘People are scared’: Fear permeates every aspect of life in Chicago, under threat of mass immigration deportations

Everywhere she goes, Audelia Alvarez Vasquez has been wearing her proof of permanent residency in the United States safety-pinned to the small crocheted purse that hangs around her neck: to the grocery store, to the post office, to pick up her two grandchildren from elementary school in Brighton Park. “I have my card here,” she … Read more

Review: The ‘Knockout’ Dance Duet at Steppenwolf Is a Knockout – 10 out of 10

Review: The 'Knockout' Dance Duet at Steppenwolf Is a Knockout - 10 out of 10

Born as a pandemic twist in 2020, “Knockout” is finally a fully baked dance performance, premiering with a two-week run to close the spring edition of Steppenwolf’s Lookout series. This hour-long duet started as a brief idea joining two powerhouse artists who have long been staples of Chicago’s DIY dance scene. It’s ready for prime … Read more