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Overlooked mayoral hopefuls share bold visions for Chicago

Overlooked mayoral hopefuls share bold visions for Chicago 5

They may have little name recognition and no campaign funds, but the regular people running for mayor are committed to making the city thrive.

By Maya Dukmasova

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This year’s Animation Show of Shows amuses more than astonishes

The 15 international selections use a variety of forms, from pencil to clay animation.

By Ben Sachs
Arts & Culture

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In Stomp, power comes not from being the loudest but from sharing what you have

And just about anything can be an instrument—even the kitchen sink.

By Irene Hsiao
Arts & Culture

Hellcab's appeal remains just as mystifying now as it was in 1992

Despite the update to a female cabdriver, the script's fundamental flaws remain unaddressed.

By Justin Hayford

A note from the editor

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In Shoplifters, the sharpest insights are blurred by sentimentality

By Ben Sachs | 06.00 AM
Isaac Gomez wanted to know more about the women who were abducted on their way to work in Juarez. So he wrote La Ruta.

By Jack Helbig | 06.00 AM
Racetraitor guitarist Dan Traitor on connecting hardcore and union organizing

By Jamie Ludwig | 06.00 AM
Honoring the vanishing musical culture of Wicker Park

By Leor Galil | 12.13.18

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Racetraitor guitarist Dan Traitor on connecting hardcore and union organizing

Plus: Fern X Decline on his inspiration as a front man, the Reader’s Jamie Ludwig on the outsiders who seeded the Australian punk scene, and more

By Jamie Ludwig | 12.14.18
Politics

Overlooked mayoral hopefuls share bold visions for Chicago 5

They may have little name recognition and no campaign funds, but the regular people running for mayor are committed to making the city thrive.

By Maya Dukmasova | 12.13.18
Music Feature

Honoring the vanishing musical culture of Wicker Park

In some ways, Dorian’s is just one more boutiquey bar and restaurant. But its record store and music bookings connect it to the neighborhood’s 1990s arts community.

By Leor Galil | 12.13.18
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Heartland demigod Bob Seger deserves our respect

By Steve Krakow | 12.06.18
On Politics

Which mayoral candidates will survive the petition challenge process? 18

Thanks to former Mayor Daley and his allies, Chicago has the highest mayoral signature requirement in the country.

By Ben Joravsky | 12.10.18

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