In August 2020, I jumped into Lake Michigan and snapped the bones in my ankle. Faced with four months in bed, I had the entire history of media at my fingertips. And I decided to fixate on Twilight. Of course, you’re at least familiar with Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga. Four books and five movies trace […]
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Could dockless bike share disrupt Chicago?
The latest development in the shared-mobility boom may soon arrive in Chicago, sparking concerns about street clutter, equity, and Divvy disruption.
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Alderman Ameya Pawar slams Ed Burke for representing Trump in tax refund lawsuit, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago is close to surpassing 600 homicides for the second year in a row.
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The New York Times: There are ‘some signs of hope’ in ‘Chicago’s crisis of violence,’ and other news
Also, an anti-Muslim group is organizing the Chicago March Against Sharia.
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Rauner wants to take over Chicago schools, University of Illinois trustees to vote on tuition freeze, and other Chicago news
Also, a “Resign Rahm” sign pops up in D.C., and a former DePaul student turned indie music publicist is accused of sexual harassment.
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New music from Fugazi that is actually really old
“Merchandise” is a preview track from Fugazi’s upcoming First Demo.
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Listen to ‘Honey Bucket,’ classic sludge from the Melvins
A highlight from the sludge-metal pioneers’ 1993 major-label debut.
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Illinois politicians now talking openly about legalizing pot
At a press conference Monday, a group of elected officials set a goal of legalizing, regulating, and taxing marijuana sales for recreational use in Illinois.
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Elected officials say it’s time for Illinois to move toward legalizing marijuana
A call for legalization in Illinois is the latest sign of the shifting politics of pot.
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Rock out with your cock in
Dan asks the experts about the risks and benefits of chastity belts.
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Marijuana votes produce legal haze and hope for reforms
Legalization votes in Colorado and Washington show that the nation’s marijuana policies are a tangled mess
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Cook County state’s attorney pans marijuana decriminalization
Anita Alvarez calls marijuana a “gateway drug”
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Obama in town this evening for the usual reason
The nation’s fund-raiser-in-chief visits Chicago