Raymond Rodriguez • Former Writer

Raymond Rodriguez was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. Having called the South Side home for most of his life, Raymond ventured northwest in 2012. After living in Ukrainian Village and Bucktown, he found himself calling Logan Square home. You can find him strutting down the Logan Boulevard or enjoying one of the many brunch spots in the neighborhood with great company.

Raymond Rodriguez

Colt Cabana to Host Live Podcast Recording at Bric-a-Brac

By Raymond Rodriguez • May 5, 2017 • Arts + Entertainment • Leave a Comment

Internationally famed professional wrestler, podcaster and Chicago’s own Colt Cabana is celebrating his birthday by having a live, in-store recording of his illustrious and longest-running wrestling podcast The Art of Wrestling. Bric-a-Brac Records and Collectibles (3516 W. Diversey Ave.) is hosting the event on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 4 p.m.

By Raymond Rodriguez • May 19, 2016 • Arts + Entertainment • Leave a Comment

For the opening night of the cult film Labyrinth on Friday, May 20th, Logan Theatre is having a David Bowie best-dressed contest and party.

By Raymond Rodriguez • May 7, 2016 • Politics • Leave a Comment

Over the past few weeks, Logan Square activists led by We Are/Somos Logan Square and residents have mobilized to the streets and voiced their concerns about gentrification and the lack of affordable housing in the neighborhood.

By Raymond Rodriguez • March 22, 2016 • Arts + Entertainment • 1 Comment

This show represents the work Cronin has done the past three years and is a departure from her pervious work, which consisted of more dramatic psychological pieces that were documentary in nature.

By Raymond Rodriguez • March 11, 2016 • Politics • Leave a Comment

Many people expressed their feelings as to why Patel is the right candidate to bring a new wave of politics to Springfield and all of Illinois.

By Raymond Rodriguez • February 12, 2016 • Politics • Leave a Comment

On the first deep freeze of the winter, Harish I. Patel, a progressive independent running for State Representative in the 40th District, gathered with his volunteers at his campaign headquarters in Logan Square.