The historical-industrial complex doesn’t want you to know that UFOs started the Chicago Fire.
Tag: Vol. 40 No. 51
Issue of Sep. 15 – 21, 2011
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Chicago to get a large-scale bike-sharing program
The city of Chicago announced today that it will have a large-scale bike-sharing program in place by next summer.
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A leaner, yuppier Walmart arrives downtown
With the opening of its first downtown store, Walmart sticks its foot firmly through the city’s door.
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Fourteen years later, R.E.M. does the right thing
R.E.M. calls it quits after 31 years.
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John Paul Keith’s Americana
Memphis rocker John Paul Keith, who plays at the Hideout Thursday night, lassos a huge variety of American music into his sound.
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John Lavine says he’s stepping down as dean next year
John Lavine announces he’ll leave Medill next year
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Stream the new Brutal Truth album, End Time
Some top-shelf grindcore sickness for today’s lunch break
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How many in Chicago Obama’s proposed “Buffett Rule” could affect
There are 212,300 millionaires in Chicago, all of whom could see a tax increase if President Obama’s controversial “Buffett Rule” is passed.
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Only an editorial page writes like that!
The New York Times editorial page offers an example of saying nothing badly
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50 Cent/Bruce Willis movie Set Up, straight to DVD
50 Cent/Bruce Willis movie Set Up straight to DVD September 20
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Drinking beer’s tough, so let the can do the work
Coors Light consistently proves that it has its finger on the pulse of gimmicky, ridiculous beer bottle and can innovation.
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Free jazz from Poland at the Hideout on Wednesday
The Polish duo Mikrokolektyw finish up their Chicago visit with a performance at the Hideout on Wednesday.
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Upcoming food & drink events: Rare Vines tasting, 694 Chef Showcase
A wine tasting and the inaugural dinner in a new series, both connected to In Fine Spirits.