Oak Park's Chris Ware, the author and artist behind the new book 'Building Stories' comes to Unity Temple on Oct. 4. Patch sat down with Ware to discuss the new book, its inspiration and what he's working on next.
A classic, the close of a season and much more.
Aimee Garcia, known for her role as serial killer Dexter Morgan's nanny on Showtime's 'Dexter' talks about working with Gary Oldman on a reboot of 'Robocop.'
Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by Banned Books Week—and you might be surprised by who the most vocal challengers of books are.
The teenage fashion blogger extraordinaire appeared on the late-night talk show to discuss her new book, “Rookie Yearbook One” and teach Jimmy how to, uh, “b-face.”
Looking for something to do this weekend?
The second-year celebration of the arts emphasizes collaboration among artists, local art councils.
Stan West, founder of the Oak Park International Film Festival, talks about inspiration, passion and breaking even.
Movie buffs, directors and screenwriters gather for annual Oak Park International Film Festival this weekend.
Plastic, plastic everywhere! Milk jugs, juice bottles and the ubiquitous water bottle. Are they really getting recycled? Maybe the best place to recycle water bottles is in the mailbox!
15th annual celebration of the arts is biggest yet, organizer says.
More than 50 exhibitors gather in the funky arts district for a weekend festival.
River Forest native Mike Raspatello and his concert promotion company embark on biggest project yet.
Digital downloading has taken over. How are Oak Park's record stores surviving?
Prolific authors converge for an evening of social activism and poetry.
The New Orleans-focused doc showing only tonight at the Lake Theatre.
80 fans -- including Burroughs' descendants -- gather to pay homage to the 'Tarzan' author.
Chicago native explores the intrigue of famous author's missing manuscripts.