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Home » Vol. 40 No. 51

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Vol. 40, No. 51

Issue of Sep. 15 – 21, 2011

Posted inBlogs

Chicago Fire historians don’t want you to see this picture

by Asher Klein April 23, 2013August 19, 2021

The historical-industrial complex doesn’t want you to know that UFOs started the Chicago Fire.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago to get a large-scale bike-sharing program

by Julia Thiel September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

The city of Chicago announced today that it will have a large-scale bike-sharing program in place by next summer.

Posted inBlogs

A leaner, yuppier Walmart arrives downtown

by Mark Bergen September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

With the opening of its first downtown store, Walmart sticks its foot firmly through the city’s door.

Posted inBlogs

Fourteen years later, R.E.M. does the right thing

by Miles Raymer September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

R.E.M. calls it quits after 31 years.

Posted inBlogs

Books I won’t review, part five

by Jerome Ludwig September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

Books I won’t review, part five

Posted inBlogs

John Paul Keith’s Americana

by Peter Margasak September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

Memphis rocker John Paul Keith, who plays at the Hideout Thursday night, lassos a huge variety of American music into his sound.

Posted inBlogs

John Lavine says he’s stepping down as dean next year

by Michael Miner September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

John Lavine announces he’ll leave Medill next year

Posted inBlogs

Stream the new Brutal Truth album, End Time

by Philip Montoro September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

Some top-shelf grindcore sickness for today’s lunch break

Posted inBlogs

How many in Chicago Obama’s proposed “Buffett Rule” could affect

by Mark Bergen September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

There are 212,300 millionaires in Chicago, all of whom could see a tax increase if President Obama’s controversial “Buffett Rule” is passed.

Posted inBlogs

Only an editorial page writes like that!

by Michael Miner September 21, 2011August 19, 2021

The New York Times editorial page offers an example of saying nothing badly

Posted inBlogs

50 Cent/Bruce Willis movie Set Up, straight to DVD

by Jerome Ludwig September 20, 2011August 19, 2021

50 Cent/Bruce Willis movie Set Up straight to DVD September 20

Posted inBlogs

Drinking beer’s tough, so let the can do the work

by Kevin Warwick September 20, 2011August 19, 2021

Coors Light consistently proves that it has its finger on the pulse of gimmicky, ridiculous beer bottle and can innovation.

Posted inBlogs

Free jazz from Poland at the Hideout on Wednesday

by Peter Margasak September 20, 2011August 19, 2021

The Polish duo Mikrokolektyw finish up their Chicago visit with a performance at the Hideout on Wednesday.

Posted inBlogs

Upcoming food & drink events: Rare Vines tasting, 694 Chef Showcase

by Kate Schmidt September 20, 2011August 19, 2021

A wine tasting and the inaugural dinner in a new series, both connected to In Fine Spirits.

Posted inBlogs

We can see Joe Biden from our office

by Sam Worley September 20, 2011August 19, 2021

The Onion on Joe Biden

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