There are some well known zine fests in Chicago itself, but very few out in the suburbs. Anyway, it occurred to me that I could take a little bit of time (how’s that for optimistic) and plan a zine fest for the suburb I currently reside in, Downers Grove. There’s not a lot of culture here and not much for kids or alternative folks to do, so a zine fest might provide a few hours of fun for those inclined to come out for it.

/mæn-ʌs/ A Chicago Art Zine Volume II, Issue 2, April 2026, is now available in the webshop and all the finest establishments. Meet Collector Susan Gescheidle; Poems by Kevin Coval; Chicago artists Daniel Wilson and David Alton; Pullman Arts, and more Chicago art, ephemera, art history.

The first issue of /mæn-ʌs/ Chicago Art Zine is now available in the shop! A lot of cool content - check out Tom Billings’ print; a Nelson Algren Quote; Carl Sandburg’s poem, FREE THE MAN IN THE BEAN!, and a whole lot more. We appreciate your consideration and request that you spread this news far and wide.