We’ve reached an “I told you so” moment, dear readers, where I get to say . . . I told you so! It was roughly one year ago that I predicted the Bears would probably call upon the good citizens of Arlington Heights to fork over a TIF handout to build their new football stadium […]
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Posted inFilm
The Hand of God
Paolo Sorrentino has made more luscious films, but he’s never made a more personal one.
Posted inFilm
National Champions
While not a perfect film, National Champions does express the discourse around an important issue in a compelling way.
Posted inFilm
Los Reyes and What You Gonna Do When the World’s on Fire take viewers deep into two communities
A Chilean skate park through the eyes of two dogs and a Black neighborhood in New Orleans
Posted inMusic
Food, football, fund-raising, and Freddie Gibbs at this weekend’s music fests
Beer & Bands for Comfort Station This fund-raiser for Logan Square arts hub Comfort Station features a diverse bill of live music (Dos Santos, Phoelix, Dim, and Campdogzz) plus beer from Goose Island, cider from Virtue, and hard seltzer from White Claw. See Gossip Wolf for more. Sat 9/8, 4 PM, Illinois Centennial Monument, 2595 […]
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Something in the Game is more than a musical tribute to Knute Rockne: it’s hagiography
It does, however, feature some excellent Equity actors and extraordinary Northwestern students.
Posted inBlogs
Potential mayoral candidate Paul Vallas strikes out at Emanuel after Chicago State drama, and other news
Also, Tinley Park police release a new image of the Lane Bryant shooting suspect ten years after the tragedy.
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University of Chicago defends Steve Bannon debate invite citing freedom of speech, and other news
Also, Chicago will comply with a Department of Justice request for immigration documents.
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The battle of the billionaires heats up as Rauner calls Pritzker ‘one of the worst investors on the planet,’ and other Chicago news
Also, “Chuy” Garcia is not the only candidate running for Luis Gutierrez’s congressional seat.
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Emanuel stands by police decision to reprimand two cops pictured kneeling in protest, and other Chicago news
Also, Whitney Young High School suddenly cancels the rest of its football season.
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Governor Bruce Rauner continue battle over finances, and other Chicago news
Also, federal authorities aren’t prosecuting as many gun cases in Chicago as they are in other cities.
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A Thanksgiving conversation that isn’t about Donald Trump
A guide to surviving the holiday
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O.J.: Made in America isn’t about O.J., it’s about us
ESPN’s O.J.: Made In America is about so much more than just O.J. Simpson.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 8/30: Artopia, Northwestern Wildcats, and Chicago Community Pet Coalition’s Dance Party
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, August 30
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World Cup soccer isn’t the only occasion for flopping
How soccer strategy reflects the quest for justice through the ages.