The fire sent thick smoke into the air on the Near West Side.
Author Archives: Dave Newbart
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These sculptures made of washed-up garbage are the coolest art on the lakefront right now
The “Washed Ashore” display, which shines a spotlight on all the garbage in the ocean, is now outside the Shedd Aquarium.
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Ten great photos taken during the heyday of the blues
Images of Muddy Waters, James Cotton, and Bob Dylan are among 1,000 searchable photos by Raeburn Flerlage that are now online.
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When the blues electrified Chicago
The streets and sounds of the city in ’60s come alive in new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum.
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‘It’s a new day’: ‘Chuy’ Garcia, Latinx voters celebrate primary wins
A jovial crowd celebrated a string of victories Tuesday night as Jesus “Chuy” Garcia appeared headed to congress and other Latinx candidates won, too.
