In the aftermath of Whole Foods closing its taxpayer-subsidized store in Englewood, it’s as good a time as ever for me to once again remind you that it was only four years ago that the city and state were begging Jeff Bezos to please, please, please take billions of our tax dollars and build a […]
Tag: Amazon
Posted inOn Politics
A bad hand
Now that Mayor Lightfoot has officially revealed the three finalists for Chicago’s casino, the bamboozling of the city will begin. Oh, Chicago, you know you’re getting bamboozled. I think you sorta like it—a little attention from the boss. It’s like you matter as they try to win you over into supporting something you don’t really […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Nina Barrett vs. Amazon
The owner of Evanston’s Bookends & Beginnings is taking on the retail giant in an effort to save independent bookstores.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Bad for your health
The city is still concealing many of the secrets regarding General Iron, Lincoln Yards, and Mayor Rahm.
Posted inMusic
Ratboys have been forced off the road, but they’re still on the rails
Chicago indie rockers Ratboys recently released their best album yet, and though they can’t tour, they’re finding ways to stay connected to their fans.
Posted inFilm
Chicago Movie Journal: Two Walshes, two Invisibles
Four films exploring humanity, made for the big screen.
Posted inNews & Politics
Prime suspects
How would anyone benefit from sending unsolicited, free Amazon packages to random addresses?
Posted inMusic
Noname’s Book Club suggests libraries instead on National Fuck Amazon Day
Noname’s Book Club pushes library cards on National Fuck Amazon Day, Led Zeppelin 2 tour to celebrate Led Zeppelin III, and more.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Feast to famine
Just last year Chicago had billions for Amazon but now it’s suddenly too broke for schoolkids.
Posted inArts & Culture
Four characters battle existential dread in an Amazon-like Fulfillment Center
The Red Orchid cast is adept at humanizing some incredibly flawed human beings.
Posted inMusic
Why won’t City Hall fight for Chicago’s homegrown music scene?
The Chicago Independent Venue League shouldn’t have to push back against the Live Nation handouts in the Lincoln Yards development—but City Hall doesn’t protect Chicago’s homegrown music scene.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
An expression of gratitude for political and local events over the last year
Good job, Illinois voters. Bravo, Jeff Bezos (in a backhanded sort of way).
Posted inBlogs
Rahm & Rauner help Amazon play New York City and Virginia like a bunch of saps
Bringing Amazon HQ2 to Chicago was the dream of only Mayor Rahm and his faithful sidekick Governor Rauner—both of whom will be leaving office shortly, thank you very much.
Posted inBlogs
It’s that thankful time of year
For the most of the year I rant and rail about the really bad ideas and behavior of our elected officials—and, trust me, I’ll get to Mayor Rahm’s $800 million or so Lincoln Yard TIF handout, in a subsequent column real soon. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner I figured I’d keep up with […]
