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- Music, Music Feature Aug 14, 2020
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Dave ‘Medusa’ Shelton was a fairy godmother to Chicago’s club scene
He didn’t just found the legendary Medusa’s—he also helped everyone in his orbit shine like a star.
- Music, Music Feature Feb 11, 2020
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Beach Bunny jump straight to the championship round
Lili Trifilio and her indie-punk band have climbed from Chicago's DIY scene to stages most musicians never reach, and their first studio album, Honeymoon, comes out just this week.
- Music, Concert Preview Dec 6, 2019
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Chicagoland foursome Mt. Pocono know what makes punk a life force
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Oct 25, 2018
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Pop-up restaurant Sao Song minds Chicago’s gap in Lao food
It’s a first step toward chef Andy Sisomboune’s dream of a brick-and-mortar spot.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Sep 11, 2018
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If you don’t know Megon McDonough, blame the maleness of Chicago’s 70s folk scene
Folk singer Megon McDonough made her 1972 debut LP while still in high school and in 1990 joined Christine Lavin's Four Bitchin' Babes.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jun 5, 2018
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Seventies blues-rockers Iron Lung prove the suburbs can outweird the city
In 2013 an original copy of Iron Lung's lone release, the 1975 LP High Bail, sold for more than $1,000.
- Music, Music Feature Jan 3, 2018
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Stories from Chicago’s favorite rock ’n’ roll clusterfuck
Ian’s Party is a music festival, yes, but it’s run mostly by volunteers—which helps it feel like a community, not a branding exercise.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 1, 2017
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Barack, Michelle Obama return to Chicago for the first-ever Obama Foundation Summit, and other news
Also, Prince Harry and Michelle Obama surprise south-side students.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Apr 25, 2017
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Prog rockers Poor Richard recorded ad jingles but never released their own songs
Poor Richard front man David Trentlage sang on the famous Oscar Mayer jingle as an 11-year-old, but the band's own music took after Yes, Wishbone Ash, and the Moody Blues.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 17, 2017
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People with clout are still contacting Rahm on his private e-mail account, and other Chicago news
Also, a New Zealand-based coffee chain wants to open more than 30 locations in Chicago over the next few years.
- City Life, Space Nov 8, 2016
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Tiny-house living has pros and cons
Elgin couple Alex and Korie Veidel are part of the growing movement of people seeking simplicity in close quarters.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Review Jul 28, 2016
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The Going Dutch Festival celebrates female-centric dance, visual art, and more
Elgin’s Side Street Studio Arts teams up with Core Project Chicago for a three-day jamboree at Collaboraction.
- Columns & Opinion, On Culture Jul 20, 2016
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A controversial Elgin mural is stranded between censorship and outrage
American Nocturne was inspired by a photo of a notorious 1930 lynching.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 6, 2016
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Chicago police investigate Pirates infielder in sexual assault claim, and other Chicago news
American Airlines tests speedier security, and a Chicago ex-cop admits a fraudulent tax scheme.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 28, 2014
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The Brokedowns are back with more stellar midwestern punk rock
The Elgin mainstays keep getting better and better.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 29, 2014
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Gossip Wolf: Red Scare Industries celebrates ten years
Plus: The-Drum launches the Lo Motion label
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jan 28, 2014
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Rahm's school board and the teachers' union actually agree on charter law
Chicago officials don't want their hands tied by state charter rules.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 2, 2014
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The seventh edition of Ian's Party is here
Ian's Party brings over 40 great bands to town for its seventh year.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 3, 2013
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Ian's Party is back and bigger than ever
Ian's Party is back for its sixth year, with almost 40 bands playing at two venues
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 15, 2010
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And Did David Cassidy Do Elgin Dirty?
A Reader reviewer says David Cassidy's performance on Saturday was a "crime."
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 30, 2009
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You're Invited to Ian's Party!
Some bands to seek out at this year's Ian's Party