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Chicago was just rated the best city for transit and taco satisfaction in the U.S. Here’s why.

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A taco shop at (almost) every el stop.

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A Pritzker-backed machine operator, a rogue three-time candidate, a U of C darling, and lots of idealistic novices compete in a ward known for corruption.

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Chicago was just rated the best city for transit and taco satisfaction in the U.S. Here’s why. 9

A taco shop at (almost) every el stop.

By John Greenfield | 01.15.19
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Bird Box recklessly villainizes mental illness and suicide

It squanders an opportunity for thoughtful commentary on trauma and survival.

By Cody Corrall | 01.15.19
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Rahm has already chosen his replacement.

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Fiery slide guitarist Lil' Ed Williams has been rocking the house for more than 40 years

Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials have made nine albums for Alligator Records—eight of them with the same lineup they've had since 1988.

By Steve Krakow | 01.15.19
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Drone-song duo Mending near the halfway point of a 40-song narrative cycle

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