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Mayor Rahm to Karen Lewis: Won't you be my friend?
I guess we know now, if we didn't already, that Mayor Emanuel's most definitely running for reelection. The proof was on page 13 of my Bright One, home delivered as always, in a story headlined...
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Matthias Merges, and why the U. of C. wants you to eat in Hyde Park
You've probably seen the news all over fall roundup and coming-soon restaurant pieces: Matthias Merges, who in the last two years has opened Logan Square hot spots Yusho (technically Avondale, but...
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Our guide to fall movies
Nine best bets for fall films. Plus: a rare film from the blaxploitation era. by Ben Sachs and Drew Hunt A rare art film from the blaxploitation era Our nine picks for screenings…[ Read more ][...
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Fall Arts 2013 Calendar
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Did you read about the Bears, Terry Jones, and the Bulgarian long-distance...
Reader staffers share stories that fascinate, amuse, or inspire us.Hey, did you read:• About why an imperfect chemical weapons deal with Syria is better than a military strike? —Steve Bogira• And about...
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12 O'Clock Track: The devilishly seductive, moody R&B of Sohn's "Lessons"
London's Sohn put on one of the best performances I caught at SXSW this year, which was a surprise in part because I didn't plan on catching the set and could easily have missed it entirely. In fact, I...
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New Walmart subsidized with millions of taxpayer dollars—and some residents...
Officially it was a ribbon cutting, but the ceremony on Tuesday for the opening of Chicago's newest Walmart looked and felt more like a homecoming pep rally merged with a revival meeting—if such things...
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Best shows to see: Empire of the Sun, Bare Mutants, Los Crudos, Andrew...
The World Music Festival begins today and Riot Fest kicks off tomorrow—they're both massive, as is our B Side coverage of the multiday affairs. There's still plenty of music to check out all weekend...
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Radar Eyes bid farewell to drummer Shelley Zawadzki this weekend
It's always a bummer to see a crucial member of a great band move on. This weekend, local fuzz-rockers Radar Eyes will say farewell to drummer and founding member Shelley Zawadzki.…[ Read more ][...
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Brian De Palma's Passion; or, hooked on classicism
Brian De Palma's Passion came to town last Saturday for a surprise weeklong run at the Music Box Theatre, and continues through the weekend as a midnight show. I caught up with the film the other night...
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Reader's Agenda Fri 9/13: Dia de los Muertos opening, Fall Open House, and...
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Getting personal in the theater, and the rest of this week's movies
In hindsight, perhaps I shouldn't have assigned a star rating to Short Term 12, a new indie drama I reviewed for this week's issue—my response to the film was so personal that I spend half of the...
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Did you read about the Catholic church, the Jersey Shore fire, and the Eagles?
Reader staffers share stories that fascinate, amuse, or inspire us.Hey, did you read:• About the Catholic church's "catacomb saints"—gorgeously decorated, covered in jewels? —Tony Adler• About the...
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Tweeting: It's not just for fried chickens anymore!
Honey Butter Fried Chicken opens (officially) tomorrow, and the reviews are in! "Maybe the best fried chicken in Chicago,"says Michael Nagrant of RedEye, while blogger Theodore Hahn raves"Oh Lord, the...
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12 O'Clock Track: "Snakes of Christ" from Glenn Danzig's glory days
In my preview of Danzig's performance tonight at Riot Fest, I mentioned a few of the silly things Glenn Danzig has done over the past decade or so that have severely tarnished his evil, badass image....
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Eddie Harris at Intuit, alternative architecture magazines, and the rest of...
Get a load of what's happening in the city's visual arts scene this weekend. The Reader has a rundown right here:Friday 9/13Archizines at Public Works Gallery A display of 100 alternative architecture...
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Cocktail Challenge: Fresh figs
Double A bartender Sean Still goes for "fall flavor with a summertime feel" in a tribute to David Bowie. by Kate Schmidt Challenged with fresh figs by David Hermach of Clark Street Ale House, Double A...
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Rafael Nadal has what the Cubs need
The reason I admire Rafael Nadal above all other professional athletes was on display at this week's U.S. Open final, won by Nadal over Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Nadal's matches with Djokovic...
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Commemorating the teachers' strike—one year later
To commemorate the first anniversary of the Chicago teachers' strike, Kathy Steichen's throwing a party at her art gallery at 2101 S. Halsted. An AFSCME union rep by day and proprietor (with her...
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Street View 120: Mobile style
Street View is a fashion series in which Isa Giallorenzo spotlights some of the coolest styles seen in Chicago.Matt was hanging out with his friends by the six corners in Wicker Park, right in front of...
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