In this campaign, rational argument is futile.
Tag: Vol. 45 No. 43
Issue of Aug. 4 – 10, 2016
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What’s up with poke, man?
The Hawaiian seafood salad has hit our midwestern shores like so much Spam.
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Special prosecutor chosen for Laquan McDonald murder trial, and other Chicago news
Also, Foursquare data shows Donald Trump’s losing business in Chicago.
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Print Issue of August 4, 2016
On the cover: Good Night Out wants zero tolerance for creeps.
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IPRA doesn’t have records of six police-involved shootings, and other Chicago news
Also, the city will start testing tap water for lead on higher-risk streets.
Posted inArts & Culture
A Chicago art-book imprint debuts with The Inborn Absolute: The Art of Robert Ryan
The Inborn Absolute: The Art of Robert Ryan, coreleased by Featherproof, is one of the first major art books devoted to a single tattoo artist.
Posted inNews & Politics
Former LeClaire Courts residents are still fighting to go home
The CHA promised right of return. But seven years later the land is still undeveloped.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The perils of Pokémon Go
When gaming is an excuse for neglect. Plus: sneaky facials, sex-worker yick, and more
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On Telefone Chicago rapper Noname finds beauty in details even when the big picture is grim
The rapper formerly known as Noname Gypsy released her debut mixtape as Lollapalooza ended, and her vision of Chicago will linger long after Grant Park is cleaned up.
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Everybody had a happy face at the Obama Library site debut
The formal announcement of Obama Presidential Center site stressed south-side unity.
Posted inArts & Culture
The southern drama Byhalia, Mississippi remains essential viewing
Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theatre revives Evan Linder’s searing play.
Posted inMusic
Good Night Out wants zero tolerance for creeps
The new Chicago chapter of Good Night Out joins the fight to reform a nightlife culture that too often turns a blind eye to harassment and sexual assault.
Posted inArts & Culture
Albany Park Theater Project’s immersive Learning Curve and eight more new theater reviews
Tickets for this heavily sold-out production go back on sale August 3.
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Victory Gardens’ Ignition Festival of New Plays reignites
New work by Greg Kotis, Laura Jacqmin, and Antoinette Nwandu are among the highlights of this free annual showcase.
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Family of bike messenger who was struck and killed by a Chicago tour bus files wrongful death lawsuit
The suit names bus driver Charla Henry and her employer, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company.