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Jonn Wallen of Oui Ennui made a torrent of genre-hopping albums while battling long COVIDLeor Galilon May 27, 2022 at 11:00 am

In the past year or so, whenever a friend has asked me to recommend music, I’ve pointed them at Chicago…

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8 Best Neighborhoods for Bar Hopping in Chicago, RankedElise Tayloron June 1, 2022 at 1:06 pm

Share Tweet Chicago’s nightlife is as diverse as its multitude of neighborhoods. From cozy taverns to luxury wine bars, you…

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Get on the busKerry Reidon June 1, 2022 at 5:58 pm

The Uvalde school massacre put a somber hue on my mood going into 57 Blocks, Free Street Theater’s latest ensemble-created…

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10 Breweries Near Chicago With the Perfect Summer BeerAmanda Schellingon June 1, 2022 at 1:04 pm

Share Tweet Nothing beats an ice-cold beer on a warm summer day. Living in Chicagoland, you might think your only…

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Get on the bus

The Uvalde school massacre put a somber hue on my mood going into 57 Blocks, Free Street Theater’s latest ensemble-created…

4 years ago

Fight breaks out at Park-River Forest High School over “race based grading.”

The Barbershop: Dennis Byrne, Proprietor Home Why “The Barbershop?” Check out my new website My Chicago Tribune archives Order my…

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Skateboarding as social practice

An average spectator might observe a skateboarder as nothing but a person on wheels; they see an athlete—or a delinquent,…

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Skateboarding as social practiceTaryn Allenon June 1, 2022 at 4:52 pm

An average spectator might observe a skateboarder as nothing but a person on wheels; they see an athlete—or a delinquent,…

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Jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin has developed a vision of mind-blowing breadth

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

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Jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin has developed a vision of mind-blowing breadthSteve Krakowon June 1, 2022 at 4:10 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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