His debut collection of 12 stories is set among a wide variety of places and characters. “I love the idea that someone will discover it.”
Miles Harvey’s short stories in ‘Registry of Forgotten Objects’ travel from rural Indiana to a dystopian future
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Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in 2024
Tourism is surging and shifting so quickly, in fact, that some experts say the very term “overtourism” is outdated.
Gold medal chocolate muffins recipe: A wholesome, but still chocolatey take on those viral Olympic treats
Last month, we went mad for chocolate muffins from the Olympics. Here’s a whole grain and gluten-free version you can make at home.
Chicago Bears ‘Hard Knocks’ Episode 5 recap: The season wraps with emotional roster cuts, a camp success story and hope
The final scene of the first Chicago Bears season of “Hard Knocks” centers, of course, on quarterback Caleb Williams.
James Darren, ‘Gidget’ teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88
James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy paired off with Sandra Dee in the hit film “Gidget,” died Monday at 88.
DirecTV is compensating customers affected by the Disney outage. But they have to take action to get it
For DirecTV subscribers frustrated by the loss of ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, the TV provider is offering some compensation as the blackout stretches into its third day.
Enjoy goldenrod and don’t fear sneezing
If your allergies act up in late summer, don’t blame goldenrod.
Theater for fall 2024: Our top 10 upcoming titles from ‘Potter’ to ‘Pericles’
Also among the highlights: “Inherit the Wind” at Goodman Theatre and “Frozen” in Aurora. This is the strongest fall theater slate in years.
Could Oasis reunion come early? Saudi boxing promoter wants Liam and Noel together at Sept. 21 bout
Liam and Noel Gallagher, the once-feuding brothers who are the face of Oasis, could be on the stage together soon if a Saudi boxing promoter gets his own way.
Top 10 dance for fall 2024: U.S. premieres at Joffrey and the Harris, plus Hubbard Street does Fosse
Most of our critic’s picks are for Chicago companies who have stood the test of time. But also look for these visiting artists.