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NBA lookback: Michael Jordan wins 5th NBA MVPChicagoNow Staffon May 20, 2020 at 9:08 pm

ChicagoNow Staff Blog Books by ChicagoNow bloggers NBA lookback: Michael Jordan wins 5th NBA MVP Tweet By ChicagoNow Staff, today…

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Firebird Community Arts rises from the ashesBrianna Wellenon May 19, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Fire can heal. It's an idea that has been the center of ArtReach's practice since the introduction of Project Fire…

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Site-specific performances moved us beyond the black boxBrandon Swardon May 19, 2020 at 9:15 pm

The truth about theaters is that they're boring. This is not, however, to say that what happens within them is…

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Chicago Bulls: Robbed of passing torch to Los Angeles LakersVincent Pariseon May 20, 2020 at 11:00 am

Chicago Bulls: Takeaways From The Last Dance Documentary by Usayd Koshul CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(L)…

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New movie watch-from-home recommendation: “Driveways” (2019), starring Brian DennehyLawrence Hartmannon May 20, 2020 at 2:59 am

From Hollywood to Ravenswood About Subscribe by Email Writing and Editing Services New movie watch-from-home recommendation: "Driveways" (2019), starring Brian…

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Jazz guitarist Dave Miller drops an album of brainy feel-good groovesJ.R. Nelsonon May 19, 2020 at 8:15 pm

click to enlarge In 2016 Gossip Wolf described jazz guitarist Dave Miller as a Chicago expat based in NYC,…

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Lori Branch’s greatest moments in Chicago music historyLori Branchon May 19, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Not only is 2020 the Year of Chicago Music, it's also the 35th year for the nonprofit Arts & Business…

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Musical and literary polymath Thom Bishop has a second career as Junior BurkeSteve Krakowon May 19, 2020 at 11:00 pm

Since 2004 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on…

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These Local Chicago Bike Shops Are Still Open for BusinessAlicia Likenon May 19, 2020 at 8:20 pm

ShareTweetPin0sharesChicago’s shelter-in-place has drastically affected many local businesses. Retail shops can’t sell their goods. Restaurants and bars can’t serve patrons.…

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This Evanston Concert Venue is Bringing Live Performances to Your Front YardAngelica Ruizon May 19, 2020 at 8:01 pm

ShareTweetPin0sharesThere’s a SPACE invasion happening in suburban Evanston, but it doesn’t involve little green men. Known for their live music…

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