MARCH 1, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chekhov's Seagull Reimagined in Catskills. Impact: If only Chekhov had known he was destined to be airlifted into a world of soy milk and Prada sneakers, he might have traded in his quill for a designer pen and a soy latte. Who knew the fate of theater could hinge on fashion choices and hipster beverages?. Fact: Parker Posey is often called the 'Queen of Indie Film.' In this production, she might just be crowned the 'Diva of Dairy Alternatives.'.
• Headline: Communities Resist Dollar Store Expansion. Impact: The rejection of dollar stores is slowly creating a butterfly effect of epic proportions: a future where every neighborhood has artisanal pop-up shops selling overpriced kale chips and organic avocados, leading to an underground black market for actual dollar store items.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends about $1,500 a year at dollar stores? It turns out, they really do know how to make a dollar stretch—right into the pockets of their competitors..
• Headline: A Shifting Mood on Crime Propelled Chicago’s Leading Candidate for Mayor. Impact: Paul Vallas’s tough-on-crime message catapulted him to the forefront of the mayoral race, setting off a chain reaction where every politician suddenly adopted a 'no-nonsense' persona. This eventually led to a reality where everyone is tough on crime, but no one can agree on what crime even is.. Fact: Fun fact: Chicago's nickname, 'The Windy City,' originally referred to its politicians, not the weather. So it's fitting that the political winds are shifting once again!.
• Headline: Living With Mom and Dad While Figuring Out a Financial Exit Plan. Impact: The phenomenon of young adults moving back home is creating a time loop where future generations will believe that 'adulting' means mastering the art of avoiding laundry and perfecting the craft of binge-watching Netflix while living in their parents' basements.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'boomerang kids' was coined to describe young adults who move back in with their parents? I guess they never really left the nest—they just took a long vacation!.