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No Points For You! The People Have Spoken.on July 28, 2021 at 12:02 pm

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Top 10 memories from my 10 year old tripon July 28, 2021 at 12:30 pm

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Chicago sound wizard Mark Solotroff makes grounding, elegiac music on Not Everybody Makes ItMonica Kendrickon July 28, 2021 at 11:00 am

Chicago sound wizard Mark Solotroff has been wielding his powerful electronic grimoire since the mid-80s as the leader of Intrinsic Action, Bloodyminded, and Anatomy of Habit. He’s also collaborated with a who’s who of industrial and metal artists, including the Atlas Moth, Indian, Locrian, Plague Bringer, Wrekmeister Harmonies, Brutal Truth, and the Body. Then there are his side projects: in the past couple years, he’s remastered the extensive body of lo-fi synth music he released under the name Super Eight Loop, put out an album with dark-synth trio Nightmares, and revived his Milan-Chicago postindustrial collective Ensemble Sacres Garcons, who put out their first album in 25 years. Solotroff brings the sum of his experience to bear on the albums he puts out under his own name, which reflect an artistic discipline that makes each record a distinct work with its own specific intentions. His new release, Not Everybody Makes It, is somber and deliberately restrained, meant to be played at a volume that allows the ambient sounds of the listener’s home to slip through (unlike some of his other work, which is definitely meant to be heard overwhelmingly loud). With its six songs, which run about ten minutes each, Solotroff shapes sound into bite-size meditations that thread the needle between representing anxiety and soothing it. Much of his work is confrontational and violent, but he’s also a master of the elegiac (such as in Anatomy of Habit), and that’s on full display throughout Not Everybody Makes It. Like much of the music I’ve heard from the past year and a half, its emotional perimeter has been shaped in part by solitude, grief, and worry. The opening track, “Charged Matter (The Problem From the Inside),” lays down the thesis and the challenge: to ground oneself and accept a new reality, to sit with the present moment and feel the sorrow for what has been lost. Solotroff often focuses on the relationship between the body and consciousness, and the windlike sweep and nagging drone of “Attention to Flesh (Compel Yourself)” make it sound like music for a spiritual workout with a ghostly personal trainer who isn’t going to cut you any slack. Solotroff recorded and mixed the album himself in April and May 2021, and Collin Jordan mastered it at the Boiler Room in May, as vaccines were being distributed en masse and Chicago began to slowly open up. A sense of hope permeates some of the tracks, such as “Return to Pleasure (Body Into Voice),” which invokes a cautious sense of relief that can only come after a difficult ordeal. Not Everybody Makes It is a beautiful, subtle record that will reward repeated listenings. v

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Decades of divas on the gig poster of the weekSalem Collo-Julinon July 28, 2021 at 11:00 am

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The gig poster for this week celebrates the tenth anniversary of a local social series that celebrates LGBTQ+ Chicago with dance music and a party atmosphere. Founded by friend of the Reader and former staffer Kristen Kaza, Slo ‘Mo began by hosting music at the Whistler in Logan Square and has since branched out into comedy shows, wellness classes, and more in various locations across the city. The outdoor Slo ‘Mo event “I’m Every Woman: Divas Through the Decades” celebrates the group’s decade of queer party programming and heralds the return of the free Millennium Park summer concert series. It features a ten-piece band led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Akenya, with guest vocalists paying homage to pop and R&B divas such as Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and Mariah Carey.

Artist Kisira Hill created this week’s poster and designed the layout. Hill moved to Chicago in 2016 after studying and working in anthropology in California, and now works in graphic design and produces events for and about equity and diversity in the hospitality world.

Chicago is feeling a little safer as more people get the COVID-19 vaccine, but the city’s performance communities are still reeling from the loss of wages and tips during all those months we were staying at home. It’s not too late to do something to support the people who make nightlife happen: the Reader has compiled a list of fundraisers for out-of-work or underemployed venue staff. And you can help musicians, theater artists, and other creatives by contributing to funds that offer them direct support; the Reader lists some ideas here and here.

ARTIST: Kisira Hill
GIG: Slo ‘Mo presents “I’m Every Woman: Divas Through the Decades” featuring Akenya and friends, avery r. young, Mother Nature, Rhea the Second, Thair, Schenay Mosley, Mermaid, and DJ Vitigrrl, Mon 8/2, 6 PM, Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, free, all ages
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1 killed, 14 wounded — including 16-year-old — in shootings in Chicago TuesdaySun-Times Wireon July 28, 2021 at 11:30 am

At least 15 people were shot, one fatally, in gun violence across Chicago Tuesday.

The fatal attack occurred in Lawndale on the West Side. Around 9:20 p.m., a man was standing in the 1400 block of South Lawndale Avenue when someone got out of a blue sedan and opened fire, Chicago police said.

He was struck in the lower back and transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. He hasn’t yet been identified.

Other attacks:

  • Three people were wounded in two shootings minutes apart in Back of the Yards on the South Side. Two women, 18 and 34, were shot around 1:45 a.m. in the 5300 block of South Wallace, Chicago police said. They were standing outside when a red car approached and someone inside opened fire, police said. The 34-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen and the 18-year-old in her arm, police said. Around five minutes later, a man was shot less than a mile away in the 900 block of West 54th Street, according to police. The man, 34, was walking to a friend’s house when someone opened fire from a black SUV, police said. The man was shot in his arm, police said. All three victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where they were stabilized, police said.
  • A woman was shot in East Chatham on the Far South Side. The woman, 22, was outside around 2:40 a.m. in the 900 block of East 82nd Street when she was shot in the torso, police said. The victim went to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was listed in critical condition, police said.
  • Two people were hurt, including a 16-year-old boy, in a shooting in Austin on the West Side. Just after 7 p.m., the teen and a 42-year-old man were standing in the 1700 block of North Mango Street when someone shot them, police said. The teen suffered a gunshot wound to the left shoulder and was transported to Stroger Hospital where his condition was stabilized, police said. The man was struck in the right leg and taken to West Suburban Hospital in good condition, police said.

At least eight other people were wounded in shootings across Chicago.

One person was killed and 14 others — including a 16-year-old — were wounded in shootings in Chicago Monday.

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Chicago Blackhawks: Tyler Johnson trade makes no sense at allVincent Pariseon July 28, 2021 at 11:00 am

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 03: Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on June 03, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – JUNE 03: Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on June 03, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Chicago Blackhawks made a very interesting trade on Tuesday night. In fact, you can claim it was a terrible trade on the part of Stan Bowman because it was. They acquired Tyler Johnson and a 2023 second-round pick in exchange for the rights to Brent Seabrook who is retired. It is a trade that makes absolutely no sense on the side of the Blackhawks.

The Tampa Bay Lightning gave up a 2023 second to free up Tyler Johnson’s cap hit of 5 million dollars. All they had to do was take on Brent Seabrook who they will just stash on long-term injured reserve. It won’t hit their cap at all. That is the Blackhawks bailing out the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.

The reason the trade makes no sense is that the Blackhawks could have just put Seabrook on the LTIR themselves without taking on Johnson’s cap hit for the next three seasons. Getting a second-round pick is not even close to being worth that. Johnson isn’t a bad player but he isn’t worth that hefty contract.

If you are expecting the same Tyler Johnson that played against the Blackhawks in the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, you are going to be very disappointed. He had 8 goals and 14 assists for 22 points in 55 games. At this point in his career, he is a bottom-six forward which is not worthy of five million dollars a season against the salary cap.

The Chicago Blackhawks are the latest team to bail out the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Lightning will now be able to extend their star center Brayden Point sometime soon now if they make another move or two. They are going to be very good once again next season and the Blackhawks just helped make sure of that. There are probably going to be some teams in the Atlantic Division that are annoyed that the Blackhawks did this.

You also have to wonder if this means that more moves are coming. Dylan Strome is a potential trade candidate which makes even more sense now that they have Johnson. With Jonathan Toews and Kirby Dach ahead of him on the depth chart, it isn’t a bad group of centers but it is way too expensive. They already made some interesting moves when it comes to their qualifying offers so we have to wait and see what is next.

This move solidifies the Hawks as one of the more active teams so far this offseason. With free agency looming later today, it is going to be fun to see if they make any more moves or if they remain quiet. The salary cap is no longer as free as it was before the start of the 2021 NHL Draft. Hopefully, it leads to bigger and better things but this move wasn’t the best.

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Lines, depth hold keys to WIU moving up in Missouri Valley standingson July 28, 2021 at 11:35 am

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Man shot and wounded following altercation in AustinMohammad Samraon July 28, 2021 at 7:35 am

A man was shot and wounded early Wednesday morning on the Northwest Side.

The victim, 39, was shot multiple times in the upper body following a verbal altercation with another man around 1:05 a.m. in the 5400 block of West Lake Street, Chicago police said.

The man was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and was listed in critical condition, according to police.

The suspect fled in a black SUV and was not in custody, police said. Area Four detectives are investigating.

Three days earlier, five men were gathered in the backyard of a home about 12:30 a.m. in the 4800 block of West Race Avenue when a male suspect entered and opened fire, police said.

The men, 23, 30, 36, 48 and 50, suffered gunshot wounds to the lower body, police said. They were transported to Stroger and Mt. Sinai hospitals, where they were stabilized.

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Horoscope for Wednesday, July 28, 2021Georgia Nicolson July 28, 2021 at 5:01 am

Moon Alert

After 5 a.m., there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

As of today, your popularity for the rest of the year will grow. Enjoy friendships and increased involvement in clubs, groups and organizations. Remember that your interactions with others will be mutually beneficial. A win-win!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Jupiter moves to the top of your chart to stay for the rest of the year. This will boost your professional reputation and your good name with your peers! For the next four months, you can expect increased recognition and admiration for your efforts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Beginning today, your desire to travel and expand your horizons will increase for the rest of year. (Oh yeah, you want to get outta Dodge!) Others will use this same influence to get further studies, take a course or go back to school. It also favors publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Lucky you! Beginning today a beneficial influence will affect one of your Money Houses for the rest of the year. This means it will be easier to get loans and mortgages. Likewise, you might inherit or receive gifts, goodies and favors from others. Ka-ching!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Jupiter moves opposite your sign to stay for the rest of the year. This influence occurs once every 12 years and blesses all partnerships. You can expect that all your relationships will be mutually beneficial, which means this is not the time to go it alone.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Starting today and for the rest of the year, you will have increased chances to improve your job or get a better job. Likewise, you will be able to improve your health. Many of you will also experience increased joy with a pet. (Woof!)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Good news! Today Jupiter has entered Aquarius, your fellow Air Sign, to stay for the rest of year. This means life will be much easier for you! Furthermore, it will be playful and full of many opportunities to socialize and enjoy sports and fun activities with kids. Yay me!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Starting today, everything to do with home and your relations with family members will improve for the rest of year. Yay! Family members will be more generous to each other. Likewise, you will renovate, redecorate or relocate to improve your digs.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Optimism and physical activity are survival issues for you. This is why you’ll be glad to know that beginning today, and for the rest of the year, your optimism will increase! Oh yes, you will enjoy the power of positive thinking. Your plans for the future will be larger and more expansive!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Good news! Starting today, for the rest of the year, opportunities to boost your income and get richer will increase. This means you might earn more money or make more money on the side or acquire assets because something will make you feel richer.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Lucky Jupiter slips back into your sign where it will stay for the rest of year, increasing your chances for people and resources to be drawn to you. Your life will be more fortunate for the rest of this year! (Grab every opportunity to learn.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today Jupiter leaves your sign and slips back into Aquarius, where it will stay for the rest of the year. This will open up spiritual and religious dimensions of your life and allow you to learn more about yourself more easily. A gift from the universe!

If Your Birthday Is Today

U.S. first lady, socialite Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-1994) shares your birthday. You are free-spirited, independent and dynamic. (Sometimes melodramatic.) You stand out in a crowd. You need to be your own boss. This year, you are building something important, either literally or figuratively by introducing more structure into your life. Physical exercise is important this year. It’s time for you to build solid foundations for yourself.

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Man killed in Lawndale shootingSun-Times Wireon July 28, 2021 at 4:46 am

A 40-year-old man was killed in a shooting Tuesday night in Lawndale on the West Side.

The man was standing outside about 9:20 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Lawndale Avenue when a male exited a blue sedan and opened fire, Chicago police said.

He was struck in the lower backside and transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

No one was in custody.

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