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- Music, Music Review Jul 31, 2020
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Chicago rappers SD and Brian Fresco combine their distinctive styles for the whimsically joyful Muddbruddas
- Film, Movie Feature Jun 25, 2020
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Black in Film is diversifying the industry
The new database is working to connect and hire Black creatives in front of and behind the camera.
- Music, Music Review May 8, 2020
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Chicago rapper Ric Wilson and Los Angeles producer Terrace Martin invigorate disco, soul, and funk on a new collaborative EP
- Music, Music Review Apr 10, 2020
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Rising drill star King Von refines his storytelling and stunting on Levon James
- Music, Concert Preview Jan 31, 2020
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After a bout of self-doubt, Chicago rapper Kembe X re-emerges with a star’s brightness
- Music, Music Feature May 29, 2019
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Johari Noelle packs years of soul into her first five songs
The Chicago native’s polished debut EP benefits from years of choir and theater, half a season on reality TV, and nearly 18 months in the studio.
- Music, In Rotation Mar 26, 2019
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Poster artist Keith Herzik on a self-described ‘Japanese Ultra Shit Band’
Plus: Wet Wallet bassist Gina Herzik on a perfect use for a Flying V, Reader music editor Philip Montoro on a mind-breaking way to play two pianos, and more
- Film, Movie Review Mar 23, 2019
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Chicago is the real star of the surprisingly powerful Captive State
For those of us who love the city, more than just the plot is familiar in this sly takedown of gentrification and authoritarianism.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 5, 2018
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Bruce Rauner: Congressional GOP tax plan ‘punishing’ for Illinois, and other Chicago news
Also, more than 600 complaints have come in about landlords breaking the city's heat ordinance.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 31, 2017
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Chicagoan, former Trump aide pleads guilty to making false statements to the FBI, and other news
Also, a Lakeview poke shop closes just five days after its grand opening.
- Music, Music Feature Jul 26, 2017
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Reviewed: Twista’s disjointed but generous Crook County and 11 more new releases
Seven Reader writers tackle a dozen records, including the long-gestating debut from footwork producer Jana Rush, lost recordings from 60s garage-rock oddballs the Monks, and a riveting solo set from unsung improvising pianist Pat Thomas.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 7, 2017
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Billionaire J.B. Pritzker makes his 2018 gubernatorial run official, and other Chicago news
Also, a Toronto-to-Chicago flight was grounded after a fake bomb was found in a passenger's luggage.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 22, 2017
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Bethany Thomas brings her first original songs from the stage to the studio
Actor and singer Bethany Thomas celebrates the release of her debut EP, First, on Monday at the Hideout.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 23, 2017
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Turnout for the Women's March on Chicago exceeded all expectations, and other news
Also, Taraji P. Henson gave away free Hidden Figures tickets to low-income families.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 2, 2016
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Rauner says no to deploying the National Guard in Chicago after 90 homicides in August, and other news
Also, gang members speak out on life in gangs.
- 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 May 19, 2016
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Aldermen propose dumping TSA and hiring private security for city airports, and other Chicago news
Also, Senator Mark Kirk offers tepid support for the "river boat gamble” Donald Trump.
- Blogs, Bleader May 6, 2016
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Anita Alvarez cedes Laquan McDonald case to special prosecutor, and other Chicago news
Also, what it means to have Empire, Chicago Fire, or the other locally filmed TV shows shoot in your home.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Apr 27, 2016
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Bullets Over Broadway, The Producers, MPAACT's Feral, and nine more new theater reviews
Two hit musical comedies and a drama examining the Chicago Police Department's "systemic racism" are among this week's best bets.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 19, 2016
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Detective suspended over Koschman death investigation set to return to police force, and other Chicago news
Also, Karen Lewis prepares for a strike.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 3, 2016
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Men's rights activists rally in Rogers Park canceled, TV shows and movies keep flocking to Chicago, and other Chicago news
Also, a University of Chicago professor is out over alleged sexual misconduct, and DePaul’s law school cancels a Trump Tower event.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 30, 2015
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The best overlooked Chicago hip-hop releases of 2015
Local rappers who deserved more attention this year include Angel Davanport, Ric Wilson, and Shorty K.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2015
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Empire's 'Drip Drop' doesn't hold a candle to rapper Big Dipper's version
Last night's episode of Fox's Empire partly focused on a track called "Drip Drop"; bear rapper Big Dipper released a song with that title back in 2011.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 7, 2015
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Fox's Empire is a brand new 'Lear'
The new FOX drama is damn entertaining.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 6, 2013
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This week's movies, narrative and abstract
A roundup of new and notable movies playing in Chicago between September 6 and 12.