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An economy-sized box of enemas, a colleague who won’t end his marriage, and a wife who doesn’t want to swing
by Dan Savage
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Streaming and dreaming

A narrowly averted strike in Hollywood brought attention to the punishing long hours in the film and television industry. What does it mean for the future of the growing industry in Chicago?
by Jennifer Bamberg

City Life

Waving at Santa from a rat-infested train tunnel

My secret Chicago talent is that I always catch the Chicago Transit Authority’s Holiday Train. All over the city, the train finds me. Commuting home from work. Meeting my friends at a dive bar. On my way to a show. If the ride occurs between Thanksgiving and Christmas, chances are I’m going to pull up…

by Megan Kirby

City Life Continued

More is more

“I will go to a place and prefer to be overdressed. It’s just nice to have fun with things like that,” says 23-year-old Ari Scott, a cello player who’s finishing her master’s degree in music performance at DePaul. “I love to dress up for recitals. It’s a great excuse to go all out and wear…

by Isa Giallorenzo

Holiday cheer, pop-ups, and more

Lots of end-of-year cheer to be had with these upcoming events! Whether it’s looking at lights, shopping for a good cause, or airing your grievances, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget about dance, theater, and magic show options that we’ve covered in previous PSAs!  And as for light-peeping, here are a few options: Lincoln Park…

by Salem Collo-Julin and Micco Caporale

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