New allegations have surfaced against a rogue unit of Chicago cops. (Tribune) The city making dramatic cuts to its forestry and rat patrol divisions, in order to keep garbage pickup moving smoothly. (Sun-Times) Interest in Charlie Sheen’s live tour seems to be, uh, #waning, duh. (Sun-Times)
Tag: Vol. 40 No. 27
Issue of Mar. 24 – 30, 2011
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New allegations have surfaced against a rogue unit of Chicago cops. (Tribune) The city making dramatic cuts to its forestry and rat patrol divisions, in order to keep garbage pickup moving smoothly. (Sun-Times) In case you missed it, Goose Island Brewery was purchased by Anheuser-Busch, purveyors of Natural Light and Bud Ice. (Tribune) Who needs […]
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Nick Lowe’s Classic Labour of Lust Finally Available Again
Yep Roc reissues Nick Lowe’s classic Labour of Love, which has been unjustly out of print in the U.S. for more than two decades.
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The Common Review Is Ceasing Print Publication, Going Online Only
The Great Books Foundation’s Common Review to be an online only publication
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Lupe’s Buzzkill of a “Concert”
Billed as a record-release party, it almost turned into a riot.
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No Charges in Reported Hate Crime Against Alshaibi
No charges will be filed the reported March 6 beating of filmmaker Usama Alshaibi in Fairfield, Iowa, which Alshaibi initially labeled a hate crime.
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Why Some People Prefer Mattresses
Investment news: “The Walgreen Company said Tuesday that its quarterly earnings climbed 10 percent but its shares tumbled and analysts said they expected more from the company, the largest drugstore operator in the nation. “ — New York Times, March 22 My wife and I own a few shares of Walgreens, believing it to be […]
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In Your Morning Newsfeed: Sex & Booze at the Forest Preserve, Superman in Chicago, An Escaped Cobra, and More
Oh, to work at the Cook County Forest Preserve, where investigators found employees on the job to be drinking, having sex with subordinates, and skimming money off the top. The story has gone Sun-Times) First Gotham, now Metropolis? Crain‘s reports that the new Superman movie will be partially filmed in Chicago. (Crain’s)
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Pitchfork Music Festival Adds Some Local Flavor
Chrissy Murderbot and How to Dress Well join Guided by Voices, Neko Case, No Age, and more.
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Balkan Dance and Music at the International House
Eighty-four-year-old Atanas Kolarovski leads the Balkan dance at this weekend’s Spring Festival.
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In Your Morning Newsfeed: Recruiting Fouls at Whitney Young, Cubbie Delusions, GE’s Massive Tax Deal, Cutting the City Council, and More
Chicago’s Whitney Young High School was allowed to compete in basketball playoffs despite recruiting violations that should have sidelined the team. (Tribune) President Obama came home from South America, only to find himself locked out of the White House. (The Hill) Chicago lost 200,000 residents over the last decade, according to the census. But it’s […]
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
An ancient beer tasting, a chili cook-off, a paella party, and more.
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This Week in Reader Music
High-concept hip-hop comps, puzzling singer-songwriters, Elephant 6 tours, hot gossip, and lots of recommended shows
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Early Warnings Roundup
This week’s Early Warnings include Neil Young, My Morning Jacket, Converge, Crystal Stilts, Melvins, ?uestlove, Death Cab for Cutie, and Big Freedia.