The First and 26th Wards will vote on a nonbinding referendum that asks whether Illinois should lift the ban on rent control—prohibited in the state since 1997.
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Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward
Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward, tape label Love Lion pays tribute to the Chicago underground, and more.
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Stories from Chicago’s favorite rock ’n’ roll clusterfuck
Underground rock festival Ian’s Party is run mostly by volunteers, which helps it feel like a community instead of a branding exercise.
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There’s a supercool hot rod on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist (and Sueves member) Joe Schorgl.
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South Side Craft Beer Festival, Andersonville Wine Walk, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Prom-A-Llama 2017, Cheap Thrills market, and more happenings from May 19-21
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Two clubs, one night, five release parties
Five local bands celebrate new releases on one night, rapper and poet Malcolm London launches his Opia tour, and more.
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Chicago Dance Month, BJ the Chicago Kid, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Battlefield, Centennial Brooks, and more happenings from April 3-6.
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White Mystery share the first track from their latest reason to look forward to spring
This weekend Chicago garage rockers White Mystery debut the title track of their eighth annual 4/20 release—and play the Burger Revolution at 1st Ward.
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Ambient artist Cinchel invites his audience to play along
Ambient artist Cinchel invites his audience to play along, Save Money rapper Dally Auston celebrates a new EP at 1st Ward, and more.
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A Gwendolyn Brooks celebration, Fact-checking in the Age of Trumpism, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Ian’s Party, The Interview Show viewing party, and more happenings from January 6-8.
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A hungover monkey enjoyed Ian’s Party a little too much on the gig poster of the week
This week’s gig poster by Frank Okay celebrates the humongous megafest.
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Pegboy hop aboard this weekend’s nostalgia train at 1st Ward
Long-running Chicago punk outfit Pegboy play a rare show tomorrow night at 1st Ward.
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There’s a ghost rider on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Francisco Ramirez.
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MP Presents leaves Fizz Bar
The punk-focused music-booking company bids adieu to the Lakeview bar, and many of MP Presents’ August shows have been moved to 1st Ward in Wicker Park.
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Our guide to the 2015 Chicago International Movies & Music Festival
New documentaries focus on Devo, Morphine, the Mekons, the Residents, and more