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How and why did G Herbo’s show at the Vic get canceled?

How and why did G Herbo’s show at the Vic get canceled? 2

Promoter Peter Jideonwo, who booked the Chicago rapper's show that had been scheduled for Friday, says pressure from the city and CPD led to the cancellation.

By Leor Galil

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A new drama about the Ted Kennedy scandal seeks a mass audience in a politically polarized climate.

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Is Illinois ready for a potential influx of stoned drivers?

Weed Week: There is no completely reliable test for marijuana intoxication, and very few cops trained to recognize it.

By Ashley Mizuo
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Truth or Dare is a middling effort from a studio capable of much more

The new kid-friendly horror film is one of Blumhouse Productions' weakest films.

By Ben Sachs

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