Meet the Readers: Robert Loerzel

Robert Loerzel is a freelance journalist, copy editor, historian, and photographer. He was born in Alaska. He lives in Uptown. His books include Alchemy of Bones: Chicago’s Luetgert Murder Case of 1897 and The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace. His reporting has included articles for Chicago magazine, the Tribune, and WBEZ’s Curious City. He co-wrote two episodes of the documentary series "Chicago Stories" on WTTW. He frequently posts photos and videos of local wildlife on Instagram and BlueSky, and he is trying to make a movie about Chicago coyotes. Learn more at RobertLoerzel.com.

Please join Robert and our other amazing readers on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the upstairs bar at Hopleaf. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 7:30. It's free, and 21-and-over. Please RSVP on Facebook.