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City Life, Feature Nov 24, 2020
Chicago keeps holiday tradition alive

From digital events to socially distanced pop-ups, things in 2020 can still be merry and bright.
- By Emma Oxnevad
- Tags: Feature, Holidays, Christmas, Krampus, COVID-19, Christkindlmarket, Dmen Tap, Lost Lake, pop-up bar

Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2017
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Rauner releases a self-made list of his top ten accomplishments as governor, and other Chicago news

Also, a poll shows that Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has a massive lead in the congressional primary.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago, Illinois, Bruce Rauner, Election 2018, Mike Madigan, Amazon, Chicago Police Department, Jesus "Chuy" García, Luis Gutierrez, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Christkindlmarket, Christmas, holiday season, ice skating, Millennium Park, the Park at Wrigley, Maggie Daley Park, Saturday Night Live, Chris Farley, John Hancock Center, Marquette University, Bonchon, restaurant openings, Korean chicken wings, Video

Blogs, Bleader Nov 22, 2017
Thanksgiving in Chicago: Best things to do

The parade, Christkindlmarket, open restaurants, recommended films, and more Thanksgiving goings-on
- By Steve Heisler
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Food & Drink, christkindlmarket, turkey trot, thanksgiving parade, toys r us, 78/52, Coco, Lady Bird, Last Flag Flying, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Wonder, bistronomic, the boarding house, cherry circle room, furious spoon, lockwood

Blogs, Bleader Nov 21, 2017
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Todd Stroger is running against Toni Preckwinkle for Cook County Board president, and other Chicago news

Also, Chicago's homicide count has surpassed 600 for the second year in a row.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago, Illinois, Todd Stroger, Toni Preckwinkle, Election 2018, Cook County Board, Bob Fioretti, Amazon, Finkl Steel, gun violence, Chicago Police Department, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter Chicago, Della Reese, Ramsey Lewis, Christkindlmarket, Video

Blogs, Bleader Dec 21, 2016
Mendoza and Munger continue to spar even though the comptroller's race is over, and other Chicago news

Also, former Mayor Daley is scheduled for deposition in January in a Jon Burge-related torture lawsuit.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller, Leslie Munger, Springfield, Richard M. Daley, Jon Burge, police torture, Chicago, winter weather, gun violence, gang violence, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza, terrorism, Berlin, Caddyshack, Bill Murray, Rosemont, restaurant openings, Mad Men, Joel Murray

Blogs, Bleader Dec 21, 2015
Pinball wizards gather at Emporium, Christkindlmarket wraps up, and more things to do this week

Do-It-Yourself Messiah, Festivus Eve, and other happenings in Chicago from December 21-24
- By Brianna Wellen
- Tags: Arts, Do This, Do-It-Yourself Messiah, Harris Theater, 12 Comics of Christmas, Junior Stopka, North Bar, Festivus Eve, Renaissance Hotel, IFPA Pinball Tournament, Emporium Arcade Bar, Supply and Demand, Laugh Factory, Dave Helem, Jeff Arcuri, Drew Frees, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza

Blogs, Bleader Nov 27, 2015
Post-Thanksgiving weekend events and things to do in Chicago

Windy City Soul Club, ZooLights, The Sound of Music, and more events in Chicago from November 27-29
- By Brianna Wellen
- Tags: Arts, Do This, Agenda, Caroling at Cloud Gate, The Sound of Music, Empty Bottle Book Club, Christkindlmarket, Windy City Soul Club, Bell Hop, Zoo Lights

Blogs, Bleader Dec 15, 2013
Reader's Agenda Sun 12/15: Holiday markets, John Akomfrah, and "Catch Your Breath"

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, December 15
- By Jillian Sandler
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza, Randolph Street's Holiday Market, John Akomfrah, Black Cinema House, Seven Songs for Malcolm X, The Last Angel of History, Catch Your Breath, Constellation, Links Hall

News & Politics, Chicagoans Dec 13, 2013
This week's Chicagoan: Frank Suerth, Santa Claus

"I have a lot of kids who are so excited to see me, they're waving, and then when they get up to me, they're a little bit scared. I tell 'em, 'Santa never hurt anybody.'"
- By Anne Ford
- Tags: Chicagoans, Frank Suerth, Santa Claus, beards, roles, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza, jobs, fake stomachs, toys, puppies, Christmas, Christmas Day, hotels, families, holidays, parties, schools

Blogs, Bleader Nov 28, 2012
The Reader's Agenda: Wed 11/28

What's on the Agenda for Wednesday, November 28, 2012
- By Drew Hunt
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Chunk! No Captain Chunk!, Leor Galil, Woe is Me, Bottom Lounge, Our Last Night, Secrets, Don Hertzfeldt, It's Such a Beautiful Day, Gene Siskel Film Center, Everything Will Be OK, I Am So Proud of You, J.R. Jones, Chicago French Market, West Loop, Marche de Noel, Christkindlmarket

Blogs, Bleader Nov 27, 2012
The Reader's Agenda: Tue 11/27

What's on the Agenda for Tuesday, November 27, 2012
- By Drew Hunt
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Billy Martin, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Bay Area, Wil Blades, Shimmy, Peter Margasak, SPACE, Evanston, Museum of Contemporary Art, Streeterville, Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist: Closer, Christkindlmarket, Richard J. Daley Center, Loop

Arts & Culture, Fashion Dec 17, 2009
Holiday Sales and Markets

Beer and Baubles, Hideout Annual Holiday Sale, Indie Arts Market, and more
- By Reader staff
- Tags: Fashion, 3, 2, 1 Countdown to Christmas, Beer and Baubles, Morton Arboretum, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza, Evanston Art Center Winter Arts + Crafts Expo, Evanston Art Center, Fair Trade Holiday Market, Hideout Annual Holiday Sale, Indie Arts Market, Schubas, Modus Donandi, LivingRoom, Salt and Grace Holiday Trunk Show, Hanger 18, Sustainable Style Sale and Soiree, Hideout

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Chicago keeps holiday tradition alive

From digital events to socially distanced pop-ups, things in 2020 can still be merry and bright.

Video
Rauner releases a self-made list of his top ten accomplishments as governor, and other Chicago news

Also, a poll shows that Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has a massive lead in the congressional primary.

Thanksgiving in Chicago: Best things to do

The parade, Christkindlmarket, open restaurants, recommended films, and more Thanksgiving goings-on

Video
Todd Stroger is running against Toni Preckwinkle for Cook County Board president, and other Chicago news

Also, Chicago's homicide count has surpassed 600 for the second year in a row.

Mendoza and Munger continue to spar even though the comptroller's race is over, and other Chicago news

Also, former Mayor Daley is scheduled for deposition in January in a Jon Burge-related torture lawsuit.

Pinball wizards gather at Emporium, Christkindlmarket wraps up, and more things to do this week

Do-It-Yourself Messiah, Festivus Eve, and other happenings in Chicago from December 21-24

Post-Thanksgiving weekend events and things to do in Chicago

Windy City Soul Club, ZooLights, The Sound of Music, and more events in Chicago from November 27-29

Reader's Agenda Sun 12/15: Holiday markets, John Akomfrah, and "Catch Your Breath"

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, December 15

This week's Chicagoan: Frank Suerth, Santa Claus

"I have a lot of kids who are so excited to see me, they're waving, and then when they get up to me, they're a little bit scared. I tell 'em, 'Santa never hurt anybody.'"

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What's on the Agenda for Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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From digital events to socially distanced pop-ups, things in 2020 can still be merry and bright.

Also, a poll shows that Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has a massive lead in the congressional primary.

The parade, Christkindlmarket, open restaurants, recommended films, and more Thanksgiving goings-on

Also, Chicago's homicide count has surpassed 600 for the second year in a row.

Also, former Mayor Daley is scheduled for deposition in January in a Jon Burge-related torture lawsuit.

Do-It-Yourself Messiah, Festivus Eve, and other happenings in Chicago from December 21-24

Windy City Soul Club, ZooLights, The Sound of Music, and more events in Chicago from November 27-29

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, December 15

"I have a lot of kids who are so excited to see me, they're waving, and then when they get up to me, they're a little bit scared. I tell 'em, 'Santa never hurt anybody.'"

What's on the Agenda for Wednesday, November 28, 2012

What's on the Agenda for Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Beer and Baubles, Hideout Annual Holiday Sale, Indie Arts Market, and more

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