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Listen to The Ben Joravsky ShowBen Joravskyon August 23, 2022 at 7:01 am

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Local darkwave group Kill Scenes preview a new album at the HideoutJ.R. Nelson and Leor Galilon August 23, 2022 at 2:50 pm

Last month, local darkwave band Kill Scenes dropped “Acid Black Window,” the first single from the upcoming full-length album Masque.…

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Where a summer of surprises sent our NBA Power Rankingson August 23, 2022 at 2:42 pm

9:10 AM ET The 2022 NBA draft is in the rearview mirror, summer league has come and gone and most…

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The Chicago Cubs allow 693 to Albert Pujols and it cost themVincent Pariseon August 23, 2022 at 11:00 am

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 22: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run during the…

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Cubs righty Hendricks won’t return this seasonon August 23, 2022 at 1:32 am

8:26 PM ET CHICAGO -- Cubs righty Kyle Hendricks won't return in 2022 due to a slight tear in his…

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Twisted Hippo Finds New Home at District Brew YardsXiao Faria daCunhaon August 22, 2022 at 8:57 pm

Share Tweet After months of searching for a new location, Twisted Hippo, the Albany Park craft brewery that experienced an…

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Best Local Neighborhood Diners in ChicagoAlicia Likenon August 22, 2022 at 12:55 pm

Share Tweet A greasy griddle. A stack of pancakes. A hearty meal that can fill your soul and (cure your…

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This Chicago Cubs pitcher has been extra special latelyVincent Pariseon August 22, 2022 at 9:06 pm

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 16: Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the second inning during a baseball…

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Chicago Cubs prospect Alexander Canario promoted to AAAJordan Campbellon August 22, 2022 at 5:20 pm

Smokies Center Fielder Alexander Canario (24) swings at bat during a game against the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Smokies…

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NHL Network names Patrick Kane a top-20 winger right nowVincent Pariseon August 22, 2022 at 4:16 pm

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Edmonton Oilers during the second…

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