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Fifty-six freely downloadable in-store tapes hosted by the Internet Archive include the soundtracks of 30-year-old Bluelight Specials.

By Salem Collo-Julin

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The future of CBD is female

Two local women entrepreneurs entering the cannabis industry are bringing holistic wellness, better access, and equity to the game.

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Painful sex shouldn’t be a mystery condition

This common condition affects more people than we think. We shouldn’t ignore it anymore.

By S. Nicole Lane
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Reopenings, discussions, and ¡WEPA!

Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator

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F.A.B.L.E. proves himself one of Chicago’s best emerging rappers with Duckweed

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Chicago indie rapper D2x expands his palette on his debut album, The Color Blue

By Jack Riedy | 04.09.21
Dough Something about anti-Asian violence and harassment

By Mike Sula | 04.09.21
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By Kerry Reid | 04.09.21
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