First Son, details the accomplishments of Mayor Richard M. Daley—but it barely sets foot in Chicago.
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Spoon’s last dance
For six decades, Fletcher Weatherspoon has been a pillar of Chicago’s African-American social-club scene. On Mother’s Day, he had his last dance.
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Bobby Rush: fashion-forward freedom fighter
Bobby Rush was kicked out of the House today for a statement of support for Trayvon Martin.
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Rich families, poor neighborhoods
Affluent black and Latino families are more likely to live in poor neighborhoods than affluent whites, according to a new study.
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The return of Benton Harbor’s old-school blues fest
It’s about as far from the stereotypical backstreet juke as you can get: a breeze wafts off the lake, easing the scorch of the midsummer sun. There’s sand underfoot, barbecue smoke in the air, and several thousand people relaxing in lawn chairs or dancing to the funk-driven blues blasting from a stage at one end […]
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Civil Rights Groups Disagree on Rush’s Ties to Telecom
A not-for-profit that advocates for black Americans opposes Rep. Bobby Rush’s bid for a position on the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
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David Remnick on The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
New Yorker editor David Remnick talks about The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
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Time for a Revolution
No way is Mayor Daley going down without a fight. But perhaps you’ve noticed: he rarely ever gets one.
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1/27 — Hearts 4 Haiti Global Initiative Fundraiser at Rumba
The Hearts 4 Haiti Global Initiative hosts a benefit for Haitian earthquake victims at Rumba on Wed 1/27 from 7 PM to midnight.
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The Murder of Fred Hampton
“The Murder of Fred Hampton” screens Wednesday 12/2 as part of “The Black Panther Party in Retrospect” conference at the University of Chicago.
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Fall Books Special: The Night Fred Hampton Died
An excerpt of a new book on the Black Panther leader’s death and its aftermath by People’s Law Office cofounder Jeffrey Haas
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A Snapshot—Musical and Visual—of the South Side in the 70s
The Numero Group releases Michael L. Abramson’s photographs of south-side blues clubs and lounges from 1975-77 and complements it with a great double LP of rare music from the same millieu.
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Mattel dodges Trib-inspired toy-testing laws
You may recall that in 2007, the Chicago Tribune conducted an intensive investigation into lead-tainted toys, testing over 800 products and snaring Walgreens, Ty Girlz, and Baby Einstein products. Their “Kids At Risk” series also encompassed magnets, cribs, car seats, bassinets, and food. Their watchdogging got a lot of attention, and in the wake of […]
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Somewhere there’s a carnival just running itself*
The Burris appointment gets ever crazier and more depressing.