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Feature
Sep 9, 2020
Hit it!—the new Blues Brothers weed, that is
A Skokie dispensary features dozens of varieties of flower, including a strain celebrating the Chicago film’s 40th anniversary.
By Catey Sullivan
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the Last Prisoner Project
City Life
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Staycation
Jul 10, 2019
From a landmark White Castle to a model town to a collection of giant sculptures—see it all on the Metra Electric District line
Adventure aboard the commuter train
By Max Grinnell
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Parrot Cage Restaurant
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Rainbow Beach Park
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David Woodhouse
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George Pullman
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Hotel Florence
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Market Hall
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Historic Pullman Foundation
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Kathy Schneider
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Clock Tower
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Argus Brewery
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Ed Paschke
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University Park
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Jeff Stevenson
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Yes! For Lady Day
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Mary Miss
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Martin Puryear
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Tony Tasset
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Paul
Music
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Jul 2, 2018
Video
Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy did much more than join the Blues Brothers
By the time Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi recruited him, Murphy had worked as a sideman for the likes of Howlin' Wolf, Memphis Slim, and James Cotton.
By Steve Krakow
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Apr 18, 2017
Video
Trump will be visiting Wisconsin on Tuesday, and other news
Also, the Environmental Protection Agency's Chicago regional office reportedly is in danger of being closed.
By Kate Shepherd
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Dec 28, 2016
Remembering Carrie Fisher's
Blues Brothers
time in Chicago, and other news
Also, a billionaire actually asked Rahm to close Monroe Street in the Loop during his daughter's wedding.
By Kate Shepherd
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Jul 28, 2014
Video
Follow DJ Spinn as he shops for records at Pitchfork
DJ Spinn talks about DJ Rashad and Michael Jackson in Pitchfork's record fair.
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Mar 16, 2012
Yes, Logan Theatre is still reopening tomorrow
Logan Theatre will (finally) reopen for business tomorrow
By Kevin Warwick
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Feb 24, 2011
Letters and Comments, February 24, 2011
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Bleader
Feb 22, 2011
Can Chicago Do Better Than Detroit's Robocop Statue?
By Alex Parker
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