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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls. Presented by the Chicago Reader, the show is available by 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at chicagoreader.com/joravsky—or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss Oh, What a Week!–the Friday feature in which Ben & producer Dennis (aka, Dr. D.) review the week’s top stories. Also, bonus interviews drop on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
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Winter clothing drive, Public Media Institute Halloween party, and more
Do you have spare coats, boots, gloves, hats, or socks? The Rogers Park People’s Survival Program, which is connected to the Chicago-wide collective For the People is leading a winter clothing drive, and searching for these priority items to be redistributed locally. They are also looking for underwear (never worn!), blankets, and basic hygiene products. Please do not bring anything else; the group does not have the capacity for it. For the foreseeable future, donations will be accepted every Saturday from 11 AM-1 PM in Willye B. White Park (meet near 1610 W. Howard). Questions can be sent through Instagram DMs or email: [email protected]. (MC)
The Avondale horror-themed coffeeshop The Brewed (2843 N. Milwaukee, owned by Jen Lemasters and Nick Mayor of Bric-a-Brac Records along with Jason Deuchler, aka DJ Intel) seems like it would be a great place, thematically speaking, to hang out this weekend. Thankfully the shop is collaborating with retailer The Horror House to give you extra reason to come over. Today and tomorrow, you can attend Halloween Hangout, a two-day Halloween-themed market featuring small business and artist vendors, themed drinks for sale, giveaways, and horror movies playing in the background. Plus there’s a costume contest both days, so dress up you and yours before heading to shop. The festivities run from noon-5 PM today and again Sunday evening from 6 PM until 1 AM Halloween Monday. (SCJ)
Looking for a spooky good time while supporting the arts? Maybe a little pre-gaming before some late night Halloween fun? Public Media Institute, which runs Lumpen Radio, Lumpen Magazine, and programs art and cultural events, is holding a festive fundraiser at Co-Prosperity (3219 S. Morgan) featuring DJs Fanita Banana, Logan Bay, and Jeremiah Meece. There will be a costume contest, a drinkable “blood” fountain installation by the art group Spacore, and visual design by August Abitang. The party kicks off at 7 PM and is free for donors and members of PMI; otherwise, it’s $16 to enter. (MC)
If you’re in the spooky spirit but parties aren’t your thing, check out the University of Chicago’s University Symphony Orchestra tonight. At 7 PM and 9 PM, they offer a program entitled “Enchantments & Spells,” a selection of haunting music including Goldmark’s Merlin Overture, Revueltas’ Sensemaya, the Dream Pantomime from Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, and the Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath from Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. The orchestra will be supported by the University of Chicago Women’s Ensemble and solo singers from the University of Chicago Vocal Studies Program, as well as dancers from the Hyde Park School of Dance. Costumes are highly encouraged—especially for little ones! Catch the show at Mandel Hall (1131 E. 57th) at the University of Chicago. Admission is free, but donations ($10/adults, $5/children and students) are welcome. The 7 PM performance will be livestreamed; go to the ensemble’s website for more information. (MC)
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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls. Presented by the Chicago Reader, the show is available by 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at chicagoreader.com/joravsky—or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss Oh, What a Week!–the Friday feature in which Ben & producer Dennis (aka, Dr. D.) review the week’s top stories. Also, bonus interviews drop on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
Chicago Reader podcasts are recorded on Shure microphones. Learn more at Shure.com.
Chicago Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky discusses the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty on The Ben Joravsky Show.
MAGA flip-flops
Men from Blago to Bolduc are trying to sing a new song.
Just like we told you
The Bears finally make their play for public money to build their private stadium.
The choice is yours, voters
MAGA’s Illinois Supreme Court nominees are poised to outlaw abortion in Illinois—if, gulp, they win.
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Winter clothing drive, Public Media Institute Halloween party, and moreMicco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julinon October 29, 2022 at 5:45 pm
Do you have spare coats, boots, gloves, hats, or socks? The Rogers Park People’s Survival Program, which is connected to the Chicago-wide collective For the People is leading a winter clothing drive, and searching for these priority items to be redistributed locally. They are also looking for underwear (never worn!), blankets, and basic hygiene products. Please do not bring anything else; the group does not have the capacity for it. For the foreseeable future, donations will be accepted every Saturday from 11 AM-1 PM in Willye B. White Park (meet near 1610 W. Howard). Questions can be sent through Instagram DMs or email: [email protected]. (MC)
The Avondale horror-themed coffeeshop The Brewed (2843 N. Milwaukee, owned by Jen Lemasters and Nick Mayor of Bric-a-Brac Records along with Jason Deuchler, aka DJ Intel) seems like it would be a great place, thematically speaking, to hang out this weekend. Thankfully the shop is collaborating with retailer The Horror House to give you extra reason to come over. Today and tomorrow, you can attend Halloween Hangout, a two-day Halloween-themed market featuring small business and artist vendors, themed drinks for sale, giveaways, and horror movies playing in the background. Plus there’s a costume contest both days, so dress up you and yours before heading to shop. The festivities run from noon-5 PM today and again Sunday evening from 6 PM until 1 AM Halloween Monday. (SCJ)
Looking for a spooky good time while supporting the arts? Maybe a little pre-gaming before some late night Halloween fun? Public Media Institute, which runs Lumpen Radio, Lumpen Magazine, and programs art and cultural events, is holding a festive fundraiser at Co-Prosperity (3219 S. Morgan) featuring DJs Fanita Banana, Logan Bay, and Jeremiah Meece. There will be a costume contest, a drinkable “blood” fountain installation by the art group Spacore, and visual design by August Abitang. The party kicks off at 7 PM and is free for donors and members of PMI; otherwise, it’s $16 to enter. (MC)
If you’re in the spooky spirit but parties aren’t your thing, check out the University of Chicago’s University Symphony Orchestra tonight. At 7 PM and 9 PM, they offer a program entitled “Enchantments & Spells,” a selection of haunting music including Goldmark’s Merlin Overture, Revueltas’ Sensemaya, the Dream Pantomime from Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, and the Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath from Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. The orchestra will be supported by the University of Chicago Women’s Ensemble and solo singers from the University of Chicago Vocal Studies Program, as well as dancers from the Hyde Park School of Dance. Costumes are highly encouraged—especially for little ones! Catch the show at Mandel Hall (1131 E. 57th) at the University of Chicago. Admission is free, but donations ($10/adults, $5/children and students) are welcome. The 7 PM performance will be livestreamed; go to the ensemble’s website for more information. (MC)
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Giannis powers Bucks to last undefeated recordon October 29, 2022 at 5:58 am
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When will LeBron break the NBA’s points record?on October 29, 2022 at 3:42 am
When LeBron James passed
Karl Malone for second
on the NBA’s career regular-season points list, he set his sights firmly on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the
NBA’s current all-time leading scorer.
Abdul-Jabbar has been atop the career points list since April 5, 1984 — eight months before James was even born — when he broke the mark previously held by Wilt Chamberlain. Now James has that record within reach, needing 1,197 points to surpass Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387.
At his career scoring average of 27.1 PPG, James would need 45 games to rack up that total, putting him on track to break the record on Jan. 28 against the Boston Celtics if he plays every game between now and then. If James misses games at the same rate he did last season, the record-breaking game would come March 12 against the New York Knicks. Through four games this season, James is averaging 25.8 PPG, leaving him slightly behind his career pace.
We’ll have ongoing coverage of LeBron’s quest, including updated game-by-game projections and complete stats, throughout the season.
JAMES VS. ABDUL-JABBAR
James is now in his 20th season, the same number Abdul-Jabbar played in his
career. And while the legendary Lakers big man posted bigger scoring numbers early in his playing days, James’ lengthy prime (18 consecutive seasons averaging at least 25 PPG) has allowed him to close
the gap.
JAMES
ABDUL-JABBAR
YEAR-BY-YEAR POINT TOTALS
20TH YEAR COMPARISON
“If LeBron breaks the record, and it looks like he has every reason to break
it, I’ll be very happy for him. The game will always improve when records like that are
broken.”
it, I’ll be very happy for him. The game will always improve when records like that are
broken.”
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images
James finished with 28 points in a loss to the Timberwolves, the 1,135th 20-point game of his career — the most in NBA history, surpassing the mark previously held by Karl Malone.
LAST 5 GAMES
“To know that I’m on the verge of breaking probably the most
sought-after record in the NBA, things that people say would probably never be done, I think it’s
just super humbling for myself. I think it’s super cool.”
sought-after record in the NBA, things that people say would probably never be done, I think it’s
just super humbling for myself. I think it’s super cool.”
LeBRON JAMES
On passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
BART YOUNG/NBA/GETTY IMAGES
The lone 40-point performance for James against the Nuggets came more than a decade ago. In the last game before the 2010 All-Star break, James had a 43-point, 13-rebound, 15-assist triple-double, but Denver, led by Carmelo Anthony’s 40 points, prevailed in overtime.
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