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- Music, Music Feature Nov 7, 2019
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Saving civilization with Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke
At the band’s Chicago show, he talks esoteric philosophy, touring with Tool, and his new symphonic album.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 9, 2018
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Fleetwood Mac sparkled as they united their fans at the end of a terrible Saturday
Fleetwood Mac didn't say a word about Brett Kavanaugh, but whether they meant to or not, they provided an antidote to weeks of hate, misogyny, bullying, and lies with a celebration of love, music, and unity.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 19, 2018
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America is a junkyard on the gig poster of the week
This week's featured gig poster was designed by Dan Black of Landland.
- Arts & Culture, Fall Preview Sep 19, 2018
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Michelle Obama keeps keeping things real
In her new memoir Becoming, the former first lady shares her journey from the south side to the White House.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 17, 2018
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Queen Key at Summer Smash and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Crazy Rich Asians and more goings on 8/17-8/19.
- Music, Worst of Chicago Dec 21, 2017
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Irritating Blackhawks anthem ‘Chelsea Dagger’ doesn’t do the team justice
You can get as excited as you like that the Hawks just scored, but it won’t make this a good song.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 4, 2017
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Vic Mensa opens for Jay Z, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver writer Josh Gondelman at Zanies, and more goings-on the week of December 4-7
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 5, 2017
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ACLU of Illinois sues for federal oversight of CPD reforms, and other Chicago news
Also, the Blackhawks allowed Bryan Bickell to retire as a Blackhawk with a one-day contract.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 21, 2017
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Prosecutors: Ex-Northwestern professor killed boyfriend in a murder, sex, suicide fantasy plot, and other Chicago news
Also, Rahm says Trump administration is "playing politics" to promote its law enforcement policies.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 28, 2017
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Emanuel won't allow the Cubs to play more night games at Wrigley, and other Chicago news
Also, Kendrick Lamar popped up at his own West Loop pop-up shop.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Review Jul 26, 2017
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Prepare to be dumbstruck by Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia
The company’s latest spectacular is “a waking dream of Mexico” as mind-bestirring as it is surreal.
- Best of Chicago, Sports & Recreation Jun 22, 2017
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Best TV/radio announcer
- Arts & Culture, Summer Guide Jun 8, 2017
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The best things to do in Chicago for July 2017
The Chosen Few Picnic, Tour de Fat, and more of the month's top events.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 25, 2017
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Obama at first public post-presidency appearance: ‘It is wonderful to be home,’ and other Chicago news
Also, paper and plastic bag use has dropped by 42 percent since the bag tax was implemented.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 23, 2017
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Turnout for the Women's March on Chicago exceeded all expectations, and other news
Also, Taraji P. Henson gave away free Hidden Figures tickets to low-income families.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 5, 2016
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Stevie Nicks reaches into her ‘dark gothic trunk of magical, mysterious things’
The iconic Fleetwood Mac front woman, clad in a series of shawls and capes, put a fresh spin on her stage show.
- Music, In Rotation Nov 15, 2016
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Billie Howard of Aperiodic on Sia’s stripped-down United Center show
Plus: Bow & Hammer violinist Kathryn Satoh on a classical piano duo that plays Taylor Swift, Reader music editor Philip Montoro on a record so evil it’s almost funny, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 29, 2016
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Rahm gets 'thrown under the bus' in Obama DNC video, and other Chicago news
Also, CPD cuts back on stop and frisk.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 12, 2016
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Murders, shootings, and robberies are on the rise downtown and other Chicago news
Also, don't expect to fly directly from Chicago to Havana any time soon.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 11, 2016
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Adele, the Chicago Pin and Patch Pop-up, and more to do this week in Chicago
Detention Hall, Activate: Smell, and more happenings from July 11-14.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 17, 2016
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Pride Fest, Zombie March, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Brickworld, Green Music Fest, and more happenings from June 17-19.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 15, 2016
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The Beats & Bars after-school program makes great protest music that doesn’t need a news hook
Chicago magazine's story on current Chicago protest music overlooks some of the best, including the EP Who They Wish I Was by the Beats & Bars after-school program.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 22, 2016
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A Prince fan club member on the Purple One's most memorable Chicago moments
A private Prince sound check at the Chicago Theatre and more highlights from Prince's 48 Chicago appearances
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 4, 2016
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Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Bacon Month kicks off, and more to do this week
First Tuesdays with Mick and Ben, Afro-Futurism, and more happenings from April 4-7
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 30, 2016
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The week in local rap today: Ty Money, Chella H, Lucki Ecks, Giftz, and Noisey's new Chicago screwup
Vice's Noisey: Chicago is supposedly about the local hip-hop scene, but it barely addresses what's actually happening. Here are a handful of new Chicago rap releases to bring you up to speed.
