On July 4, 2023, the hottest day on earth, residents of Highland Park gathered in front of their city hall to remember the victims of the massacre that took place there a year earlier. There was music, a moment of silence, and Mayor Nancy Rotering spoke of the damage done by a single gun in […]
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The MLB is investigating domestic abuse allegations against Cubs shortstop Addison Russell, and other Chicago news
Also, actor Stacy Keach speaks after his onstage heart attack.
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Alderman Raymond Lopez under police protection after retaliatory threats from gangs, and other Chicago news
Also, former mayor Richard M. Daley’s photo has finally been added to the wall of mayors at City Hall.
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Chicago’s North Shore fuels architecture fantasies
The curving streets of the affluent north suburbs are lined with midcentury-modern marvels and the locations of John Hughes movies.
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Segregation decreases but poverty increases in Chicago’s black neighborhoods and other news
Also, the Chicago Tribune endorses Mike Madigan’s primary challenger, and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces its Navy Pier expansion.
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Wealthy donors give Mayor Rahm $1 million worth of love
A political action committee for Mayor Emanuel rakes in the cash.
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Best Suburban Thrift Shop in a New Location
It looks distressingly more like any other retail outlet, but the staff says donations are as strong as ever, and treasures still abound.
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Best New Seafood Restaurant Spawned by a Bagel Shop
Prices are as reasonable as the food is good.
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Two new documentaries ponder the market value of knowledge
Ivory Tower and The Internet’s Own Boy ponder the market value of knowledge.
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Vivian Maier, cottage industry
Vivian Maier is the subject of an ever-growing number of exhibits and studies. Does the legend do her justice?
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This week’s Chicagoan: Danny Chaimson, musician and wedding-band owner
This week’s Chicagoan is Danny Chaimson, musician and wedding-band owner.
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Michael Jordan should think twice about selling his place in Highland Park
Michael Jordan’s mansion could become a home for wayward youth.
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And most days the sports section is just as big a downer
Read the morning paper at your own risk
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Aldrich rides again, and the rest of this week’s movies
A roundup of new and notable movies playing in Chicago between August 16 and 22.