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Pianist Willie Mabon gave Chess Records its first big hit

by Steve Krakow March 11, 2021August 18, 2021

Despite a 1952 smash for Chess Records, pianist Willie Mabon was soon overshadowed by labelmates such as Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters.

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Where to watch the total eclipse in Chicago

by Steve Heisler August 18, 2017August 18, 2021

Eclipse viewing parties at the Adler Planetarium and more Chicago spots on August 21

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A Hugo Ball poster features a metronome that slices up eyeballs

by Luca Cimarusti January 28, 2015August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Bred Rohloff.

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Guru and Solar: Sketchier and Sketchier

by Miles Raymer May 10, 2010August 19, 2021

Leaked e-mails suggest that Solar was more evil to Guru than anyone could’ve imagined.

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Guru’s Deathbed Letter Was a Hoax

by Miles Raymer April 21, 2010August 19, 2021

The late rapper’s sister says he never woke up from his coma.

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