Culture
Joseph Illidge: A New Era in Comics Development
Joseph Illidge has spent over thirty years navigating the creative and corporate landscape of comics. With a resume that includes work at Milestone Media, contributions to Batman and Spawn Universe, and a collection of original
Reflecting on Tupac Shakur’s Murder Case and 1990s Music
Tupac Shakur met a tragic end at the age of 25. It took a span greater than his short life for his murder case to finally lead to a criminal conviction, which occurred on Monday.
Wendell Berry: A Life Rooted in Land and Literature
President Barack Obama awarded the 2010 National Humanities Medal to Wendell E. Berry during a White House ceremony in 2011. Berry, a renowned novelist and poet, spent his life cultivating both his land and his
The 1980s: A Look Back at Excess and Ambition in Los Angeles
A Fantasy Acceptance Speech A woman, high on drugs, holds an Oscar statuette and speaks to the academy from her Beverly Hills estate. It’s an imagined acceptance speech filled with resentment and selfishness, rather than
Dolly Parton’s Legacy: Celebrating a Life of Influence
Dolly Parton, known for transcending boundaries of time, race, social class, and gender, left an indelible mark on the world. Her music continues to influence people globally, with hits like “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,”
Telling the Bees Fest: Community Conversations on Deathcare
The state’s oldest charitable organization, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, and one of the newest, Wally’s Hearth, have collaborated to host the Telling the Bees Fest. The event aims to promote compassionate discussions about
Significant Events in Chicago’s History: A Glimpse
Significant Events in Chicago on September 1 September 1, 1982 marked a milestone in Illinois’ history. The state celebrated the completion of the State of Illinois Center, which was the costliest building project in Illinois
Smithsonian’s Latino Museum to Occupy Historic Building
The Smithsonian Institution declared on Monday that the National Museum of the American Latino will find its home in a historic building on the National Mall. This decision bypasses the need for congressional approval required
Metropolitan Museum of Art Cancels John Galliano Exhibit Amid Controversy
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled its planned exhibit honoring British fashion designer John Galliano. The decision follows backlash from the Jewish community and others due to Galliano’s history of antisemitic and racist statements.
Port Clinton Art Festival Highlights Creativity and Community
The Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park welcomed around 300 artists this year, attracting thousands of visitors. Aurora artist Mays Mayhew, with her diptych piece ‘Headwinds Tailwinds’, shared her perspective on art as a