In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired ...

Set in the 1920's when little was known about the effects of radioactive substances, "Radium Girls" is a story of how negligence and prejudice can lead to tragedy. The dial painters slowly realized ...

Based on the true story of female factory workers who ingested radium and fought to sue their employers for their suffering from radium poisoning, "Radium Girls" is Scene One Theatre's latest play and ...

Artistic Director Marta Reiman leads students in a powerful production based on the true story of women who changed labor history ...

Workers unite against dangerous factory conditions in "Radium Girls," a new show opening at The Empty Space. The play is based on the real-life cases of early 20th century female factory workers who ...

Learn a little more about local history during the annual Tale of the Tombstones cemetery walk hosted by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest starting at noon Oct. 19 at Forest Home ...

In November, I attended North High School’s production of “Radium Girls.” I found the story compelling and decided to read the book the play is based on — “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore. Moore tells ...