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- City Life, Stay at Home Apr 25, 2020
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The Reader’s stay-at-home chronicles: days 36 and 37
What we’re reading, watching, listening to, etc., to pass the time.
- Best of Chicago, Sports & Recreation Nov 6, 2019
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Staff Pick: Best sportscaster
Jason Benetti
- City Life, Staycation Jul 10, 2019
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Do a Doubleday
Ride the Red Line for a cross-town series featuring both the city’s baseball teams.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 12, 2018
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When Garry McCarthy calls a story bullshit that's a compliment
Garry McCarthy gears up for a mayoral run by cussing out Sun-Times reporter Dan Mihalopoulos.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2017
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Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, Bears, and White Sox donate $1 million to combat gun violence, and other Chicago news
Also, Rauner won't say whether he holds moral responsibility for veterans' home deaths.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 5, 2017
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ACLU of Illinois sues for federal oversight of CPD reforms, and other Chicago news
Also, the Blackhawks allowed Bryan Bickell to retire as a Blackhawk with a one-day contract.
- Film, Movie Feature Sep 27, 2017
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How Bill Morrison makes magic with found footage
The Chicago-born filmmaker’s astonishing documentary Dawson City: Frozen Time tells the story of one of the greatest film finds in history by using the discovery itself.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 14, 2017
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Springfield's ongoing feuding with CPS could stop funding for other Illinois schools if a deal isn't reached soon, and other Chicago news
Also, an audit shows that Chicago's pension crisis has gotten worse but the city has more cash.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 5, 2017
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The two-year Illinois budget stalemate is expected to end this week with a house vote, and other Chicago news
Also, the New York Daily News slams Rahm's "DUMB TRACK MIND."
- Best of Chicago, Reasons to love Chicago Jun 22, 2017
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All hail Steve Stone, the conscience of Chicago baseball
The broadcaster might have switched sides, but he’s beloved by everyone in the city.
- Blogs, Bleader May 2, 2017
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May Day protests draw activists, workers, and students, and other Chicago news
Also, Obama is reportedly returning to Chicago for two events Wednesday.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 26, 2016
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The White Sox will play at ‘Guaranteed Rate Field’ in 2017, and other Chicago news
Also, the University of Chicago advises incoming students about its "commitment to freedom of inquiry and expression" on campus, as opposed to "intellectual safe spaces."
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 25, 2016
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Chance the Rapper unveils upcoming music festival, and other Chicago news
Also, CPS teachers confront Rauner over "virtually illiterate" comment.
- Best of Chicago, Reasons to love Chicago Jun 23, 2016
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In praise of the cheap seats at White Sox park
The Cubs are the team to watch this year, but the upper deck at U.S. Cellular Field remains the best place to see a game.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 8, 2016
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At least four people have reportedly accused Dennis Hastert of sexual abuse, and other Chicago news
Also, Chance the Rapper is designing a new line of White Sox caps.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 22, 2016
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon isn't in the clubhouse 'to make rules' and other Chicago news
Also, a finalist for Chicago Police Department chief is critical of Rahm's handling of Laquan McDonald case.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 18, 2016
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On the list of obscenity-laced rants by Chicago personalities, this voice-mail message to Alderman Danny Solis ranks high
Deciphering Eddie Acevedo Jr.'s late-night motherbleepin' phone call to the 25th Ward alderman.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 18, 2016
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The White Sox clubhouse is reportedly full of drama and other Chicago news
Also, Uptown residents are asking the mayor to shut down a tent city.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 16, 2016
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Jackie Robinson West parents say their children were exploited, Ford looks beyond cars with the help of Chicago design firm, and other Chicago news
Also, Kanye's longtime local cowriter says the rapper needs spiritual and mental help, and a major step in the redevelopment of Children's Memorial Hospital site in Lincoln Park.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 21, 2015
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What are the limits of Cubs tribalism and fandom?
On growing up in a "default" Cubs household with a White Sox fan father
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 18, 2015
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Cubs' 17-0 win last night the most lopsided shutout in interleague history
But not as lopsided as the north-siders' 22-0 loss at Wrigley in 1975.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 9, 2015
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The White Sox don't look so bad from 300 miles south
Saint Louis baseball writers see hope for White Sox.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 10, 2014
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Who's worse, Cubs or White Sox?
A tight race for the bottom in Chicago
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 14, 2014
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Robin Ventura gets mad
The placid White Sox manager erupts about an overturned call, but when the dust settles, the Sox lose again.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 25, 2014
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Mayor Rahm doles out $60 million in TIF funds to build Barack Obama high school
Mayor Emanuel takes a page out of the Mayor Daley playbook.
