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• American Dreams, Australian Nightmares, and Canadian Comedy: Part One of The Chicago Critics Film Festival

  · by Kyle Sanders · Movies

• Marital Streep

  Thu, Nov 12 · by Al De Reu · Artist Interviews
  Q&A with recording engineer and drummer Wendi Freeman from Marital Streep

• The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

  Fri, Nov 6 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  "It is better to take what does not belong to you than to let it lie around neglected.” — Mark Twain

• Reflections from the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, Part II

  Wed, Oct 28 · by Kyle Sanders · Movies
  Confrontations with AIDS, Cults, and the Harlem Renaissance

• Possible Love

  Fri, Oct 23 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  “Dismissal is murder.” — Korean workplace slogan

• Reflections from the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, Part I

  Mon, Oct 19 · by Kyle Sanders · Movies
  Queer Thrills, the Return of a Fest Favorite, and a ‘Cinema of Truth’

• Primetime by Kevin Fullam

  Fri, Oct 9 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  “Crime doesn’t pay. True crime media pays handsomely.” — Anonymous

• Reeling 2026: The 44th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

  Fri, Oct 2 · by Kyle Sanders · Movies
  This year's Reeling Film Festival sent a clear message: We're gonna gag you!

• The Road Warrior

  Fri, Sep 25 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  AI doom is all the rage these days, eh? Well, I offer “an honorable compromise.”

• This Fan Is Your Fan: Woody Guthrie & 50 Years of U2

  Wed, Sep 23 · by Bradley Morgan · Community
  In October 2000, I was 13 and living in Alaska when U2 released their album All That You Can’t Leave Behind.

• Digressions of a Nosy Parker: Boundaries & Billiken

  Fri, Sep 18 · by Bryon Giddens-White · Community
  This is one of Chicago’s—actually one of our nation’s—most meaningfully soulful events.

• The Sun Never Sets

  Fri, Sep 11 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  “What are you looking for?”

• The Odyssey by Kevin Fullam

  Sat, Aug 29 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  “But it does go on, and on, and on–more vistas, more forests, more sounds in the night...

• The Piano

  Fri, Aug 14 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  “There is a difference between compromise and compromising. One allows for negotiation. The other undermines who you are.” ― Ronlyn Domingue

• Backrooms by Kevin Fullam

  Fri, Jul 31 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  How much exposition do we require in tales of the fantastical? Where is the dividing line between “intriguing” and “frustrating” ambiguity?

• Celebrate like it's the 2010s again!

  Thu, Jul 30 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  Consider this your event invite for the hottest party of the summer!

• Obsession

  Fri, Jul 17 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  "When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers.” — Oscar Wilde

• Save the Date: CHIRP's Website Launch Party — 2010s Again!

  Wed, Jul 15 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  The 2010s are back, baby. Join CHIRP at Bramble Arts Loft on August 15th as we celebrate our new website and apps. Grab your tickets now!

• Behind The Bars: Remedy

  Thu, Jul 9 · by Carly Travis · Behind the Bars
  On a relatively quiet stretch of Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Wicker Park lies Remedy, a laid-back neighborhood joint, date-night cocktail spot, and late-night, dance-y dive all in one.

• Digressions of a Nosy Parker: Barbers & Benjamin

  Tue, Jul 7 · by Bryon Giddens-White · Community
  I get my hair cut at Dani's A Barbershop every month or two. His shop is on the edge of West Ridge's "Little India" at 2004 W. Devon Ave.

• The Bathroom Diaries #1: Cole's Bar

  Wed, Jul 1 · by Renée Millette · General
  It is a Wednesday evening and I took two buses to get here.

• Decorado

  Mon, Jun 29 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  And here I thought Sirāt was bleak!

• Building Community Through Music: Vibes On Logan Turns Strangers into Neighbors

  Fri, Jun 26 · by Bryan White · Community
  During Summer 2020, Mike Reuter found himself in hard times. The Covid-19 pandemic was raging, and he was struggling to make rent.

• 2026 Chicago Critics Film Festival Part Two

  Mon, Jun 22 · by Kyle Sanders · Movies
  Welcome back to Part Two of my Chicago Critics Film Festival coverage!

• 2026 Chicago Critics Film Festival Part One

  Mon, Jun 15 · by Kyle Sanders · Movies
  The Chicago Critics Film Festival might be celebrating its 13th year, but there is nothing unlucky about its stellar lineup of impressive movies!

• Carolina Caroline

  Mon, Jun 8 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  “Everything ends badly, otherwise it wouldn’t end.” — Brian Flanagan, Cocktail

• Behind the Bars: The Charleston

  Fri, May 29 · by Carly Travis · Behind the Bars
  The Charleston, a neighborhood bar on the quiet corner of Hoyne & Charleston, has been a bar for as long as Chicago has been a city.

• Getting the Most Out of Your New CHIRP Experience

  Fri, May 22 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  New website & apps feature an embedded streaming player, DJ schedules, song requests, playlists, podcasts & more.

• Behind the Bars: The Charleston

  Mon, May 18 · by Shawn Campbell · Behind the Bars
  The Charleston, a neighborhood bar on the quiet corner of Hoyne & Charleston, has been a bar for as long as Chicago has been a city. asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdf

• Digressions of a Nosy Parker – Convents & Cumbia

  Mon, May 4 · by Bryon Giddens-White · Community
  I've been curious for some time about the men I see standing in the parking lot of a North Park Home Depot, close to where I work.

• CHIRP's Digital Journey: 2007 → Today

  Mon, Apr 27 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  As we prepare for the launch of our new website and mobile apps, we thought we’d take a moment to wax poetic about our digital journey over the last 15+ years.

• Why We’re Rebuilding Our Website and Mobile Apps

  Mon, Apr 20 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  For nearly 15 years, the CHIRP website and mobile apps have been a digital gathering place where listeners tune in, discover local artists, and connect with our volunteer‑powered community.

• Behind the Bars: The Long Room

  Tue, Apr 14 · by Carly Travis · General
  The Long Room in Ravenswood does not hide behind its name; it is exactly that, a long room, and it makes up in length what it lacks in width.

• A Meditation on Sirāt

  Tue, Mar 31 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  Sunk-Cost Fallacy: "The phenomenon whereby a person is reluctant to abandon a strategy or course of action because they have invested heavily in it, even when it is clear that abandonment would be…

• Behind The Bars: Larry's

  Fri, Mar 27 · by Carly Travis · General
  I went to Larry’s for the first time five years ago, and ever since, I’ve been telling people, with pride, that it is my favorite bar.

• Oscars Countdown: The 5 Best Years for the Best Original Song

  Sun, Mar 15 · by Eddie Sayago · Top Five
  The term “best” is subjective, and while some people would prefer to not have artists compete for an award, those people aren’t here.

• And the Oscar Goes To…: My Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards

  Wed, Mar 11 · by Kyle Sanders · General
  In a memorable episode of Schitt's Creek, Moira Rose (played by the gone-too-soon Catherine O’Hara, whose death I’ve STILL not quite accepted as fact) is asked what her favorite season is, to which…

• As Good As Gold: A Film’s Shining Tribute to the Legacy of John Prine

  Mon, Jan 19 · by Bradley Morgan · General
  In October 2022, a weeklong series of events were hosted throughout Nashville, TN to honor the timeless musical legacy of John Prine.

• CHIRP Radio's Top Ten Albums of 2025

  Thu, Jan 1 · by CHIRP Radio · Best Albums of the Year
  At the end of each year, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers' favorite albums.

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Shawn Campbell

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Shawn Campbell · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Film Edition!

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Kyle Sanders · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Matt Garman

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Matt Garman · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Tyler Clark

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Tyler Clark · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Roberto Luzuriaga

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Roberto Luzuriaga · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Al Gabor

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Al Gabor · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Alex Archibeque

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Alex Archibeque · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Austin B. Harvey

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Austin Harvey · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Sarah Spencer

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Sarah Spencer · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Danielle Sines

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Nikki Stout · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Matt Barr

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Matt Barr · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .