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- Arts & Culture, Lit Feature Dec 18, 2020
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The ten best Chicago books of 2020
Add these stories rooted in the city to your reading list.
- Film, Movie Feature Dec 22, 2020
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Relive the year in film with these double features
Some of the best films of the year meet their matches.
- Music, Music Feature Dec 21, 2020
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The best overlooked Chicago records of 2020
We’ve all had a lot to pay attention to this year, but there’s always room for more great music.
- City Life, Feature Dec 22, 2020
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Changemakers of 2020—and beyond
Whether through organizing, the arts, or social media, these individuals took the year by the horns and made their mark on Chicago—and the world.
- City Life, Feature Dec 22, 2020
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My year of hiking
When the pandemic hit, I ran to the woods.
- Music, Music Feature Dec 21, 2020
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Chicago’s independent musicians stepped up their activism in 2020
With concerts and tours on hold for most of the year, the city’s music scene doubled down on mutual aid and fundraising for community groups.
- News & Politics, Feature Dec 21, 2020
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A year like no other
On the violence, sadness, and hope of 2020
- Arts & Culture, Ghost Light Dec 31, 2020
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Looking back in gratitude
In the pandemic, performing artists took care of each other. We should take better care of them.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Dec 18, 2020
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The onstage season was short, but there was plenty of drama in 2020
Getting back to normal isn't going to happen. And in many ways, it shouldn't.
- Arts & Culture, Dance Dec 18, 2020
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Dance in 2020 explored boundaries away from the stage
In a year of loss, artists found momentum and took care.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Dec 22, 2020
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The year of TikTok
How local creatives made the most of the social media platform in 2020
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Dec 18, 2020
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The year in pivots
Chicago restaurants ate shit this year. A lot of shit was still pretty great.
- Music, Music Feature Dec 22, 2020
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Showcasing gig posters in a year short on gigs
The Reader got creative to find ways to keep uplifting Chicago artists in 2020.