It’s an hour or so before game time, and I’m up in the nosebleed section, waiting for my beloved Bulls to start playing, and wondering what, oh what, to write about for the Best of Chicago issue. And all of a sudden it hits me—right there in front of my face. Up on the huge, […]
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Saving civilization with Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke
At Killing Joke’s Chicago show, front man Jaz Coleman talks esoteric philosophy, touring with Tool, and his new symphonic album.
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Fleetwood Mac sparkled as they united their fans at the end of a terrible Saturday
Fleetwood Mac didn’t say a word about Brett Kavanaugh, but whether they meant to or not, they provided an antidote to weeks of hate, misogyny, bullying, and lies with a celebration of love, music, and unity.
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America is a junkyard on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Dan Black of Landland.
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Michelle Obama keeps keeping things real
In her new memoir Becoming, the former first lady shares her journey from the south side to the White House.
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Queen Key at Summer Smash and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Crazy Rich Asians and more goings on 8/17-8/19.
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Irritating Blackhawks anthem ‘Chelsea Dagger’ doesn’t do the team justice
You can get as excited as you like that the Hawks just scored, but it won’t make this a good song.
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Vic Mensa opens for Jay Z, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver writer Josh Gondelman at Zanies, and more goings-on the week of December 4-7
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ACLU of Illinois sues for federal oversight of CPD reforms, and other Chicago news
Also, the Blackhawks allowed Bryan Bickell to retire as a Blackhawk with a one-day contract.
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Prosecutors: Ex-Northwestern professor killed boyfriend in a murder, sex, suicide fantasy plot, and other Chicago news
Also, Rahm says Trump administration is “playing politics” to promote its law enforcement policies.
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Emanuel won’t allow the Cubs to play more night games at Wrigley, and other Chicago news
Also, Kendrick Lamar popped up at his own West Loop pop-up shop.
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Prepare to be dumbstruck by Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia
The company’s latest spectacular is “a waking dream of Mexico” as mind-bestirring as it is surreal.
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Best TV/radio announcer
Pat Foley Chicago Blackhawks www.nhl.com/blackhawks/team/broadcasters Runner-Up Pat Hughes
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The best things to do in Chicago for July 2017
The Chosen Few Picnic, Tour de Fat, and more of the month’s top events.
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Obama at first public post-presidency appearance: ‘It is wonderful to be home,’ and other Chicago news
Also, paper and plastic bag use has dropped by 42 percent since the bag tax was implemented.