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Monthly Archives: September, 2019

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Make Way for Frida

The Cleve Carney Art Gallery, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is expanding in anticipation of a Frida Kahlo show in summer 2020.

An Interview with Emma Robbins

The fiber artist discusses materials, life on the rez, and her show, ", her x mark," at the Mickey Gallery.

Litter, Litter Everywhere

The bizarre, grotesque, and and surprising things left on Chicago streets.

Bi-Weekly Brief: Late September

The first installment of F's new Bi-Weekly Briefs, brought to you by News Editor Olivia Canny.

Narrative Promiscuity in Netflix’s “Easy”

Over the show's three seasons, lovers rarely linger for long.

Patti Smith, “M Train,” and the Life of a Creative

In her music, her writing, and even her social media, Patti Smith invites the world into her ever-curious, ever-thoughtful life.

INCONSISTENT – Anniversary

Inconsistent by Wayne Degen.

Chicago Fire Announces New Ownership

Chicago's nearly forgotten soccer team has a new owner with big plans.

INCONSISTENT – Quest

Inconsistent by Wayne Degen.

The Bookstore Your Dad Warned You About

A niche new bookstore opens in Pilsen, with little apparent interest in the community around it.

100 Days of Lightfoot

A rundown of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first State of the City address.

Wage Theft Protest at JoJo’s Milk Bar

Protesters gather at a local dessert bar seeking justice for mistreated ex-employee.

Hazy Saturday

A comic by Oberon Waters.

grusp.erlust.

A comic by Michael Orr.

“Arising,” But Not Rising Far

Last month, F Newsmagazine published a review by Jill DeGroot of the recreated installation of Yoko Ono’s 2013/2016 multi-media work “Arising” in the Joan...