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Cubs moving forward with new front office finally in placeRussell Dorseyon November 11, 2021 at 2:51 am

"I want to create a culture of winning and inclusion. I also want us to be excellent decision makers, and…

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CPD sergeant should be fired over botched Anjanette Young raid, top cop says; other officers also face disciplineMitch Dudekon November 11, 2021 at 2:18 am

Anjanette Young was a victim of a botched raid by the Chicago Police Department in 2019. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file…

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Violent death of Chinese student in Hyde Park sparks calls for action — but few specifics on how to combat city’s rising crimeDavid Struetton November 11, 2021 at 2:14 am

U. of C. staff members, students and friends of Zheng -- many of them holding bouquets of flowers -- stopped…

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Review: The Nutcracker (Joffrey Ballet, 2018)Lauren Emily Whalenon December 6, 2018 at 10:23 pm

This Nutcracker, now in its third year with Joffrey Ballet, remains the same in terms of dreamy scenery, candy-colored costumes,…

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Review: Familiar (Steppenwolf Theatre)Lauren Emily Whalenon November 29, 2018 at 7:34 pm

Danai Gurira's Familiar is all about ritual: the Zimbabwean pre-marriage exchange between the groom and the bride's family, the TV…

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Review: La Ruta (Steppenwolf Theatre)Lauren Emily Whalenon December 29, 2018 at 9:49 pm

Isaac Gomez's full-length play La Ruta has its stunning world premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Directed by ensemble member Sandra…

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Review: Into the Woods (Music Theater Works)John Olsonon December 28, 2018 at 11:36 pm

Music Theater Works' two-weekend, eight-performance run is one of those rare opportunities to see this Sondheim musical performed by a…

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Review: The Winter Wolf (Otherworld Theatre)Lauren Emily Whalenon December 18, 2018 at 10:47 pm

Otherworld Theatre is a relatively new Chicago company, focusing on science fiction and fantasy-focused storytelling. The Winter Wolf is their…

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Review: Fantastic Mr. Fox (Emerald City Theatre)Lauren Emily Whalenon December 18, 2018 at 1:44 am

What began as a simple Roald Dahl book is now, in the hands of adaptor David Wood and director Jacqueline…

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Review: Yippee Ki-Yay Merry Christmas! A Die Hard Musical Parody (Yippee Productions)Lauren Emily Whalenon December 12, 2018 at 11:11 pm

With the annual holiday ritual of this Die Hard musical parody, writing team Michael Shepherd Joran, Alex Garday and Stephanie…

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