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- Music, Music Feature Jul 15, 2019
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Can ComplexCon do justice to Chicago streetwear?
Leaders from two generations of the local fashion scene talk about the convention’s pros and cons.
- City Life, Staycation Jul 10, 2019
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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
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature May 24, 2019
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A visit to the Sweets and Snacks Expo
Two intrepid reporters try to avoid drowning in a sea of salt and sugar.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 24, 2017
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Report: Emanuel administration ‘diverted’ millions of TIF dollars to Navy Pier renovations, and other Chicago news
Also, Chris Kennedy discusses the Kennedy family history with gun violence.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 14, 2017
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 at the Vic and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
The United States of Women’s Galvanize Chicago, The Chiraq Wall closes, and other happenings from July 14-16
- Best of Chicago, Reasons to love Chicago Jun 22, 2017
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The Sweets & Snacks Expo pulls back the confectionery curtain
This annual industry convention is more overwhelming than Willy Wonka’s factory tour—but you’re much less likely to get turned into a giant blueberry.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 21, 2017
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C2E2, an Earth Day celebration at Garfield Park Conservatory, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Olivia Block, Vintage Garage Chicago, and more happenings from April 21-23.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 11, 2017
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A farewell to Obama—our country’s most inclusive president
The audacious vision of a Chicago president changed politics as we knew it.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 10, 2017
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Illinois Republicans and Democrats actually worked together on state budget proposal, and other Chicago news
Also, Trump's Twitter rant about Meryl Streep has some local elected officials newly concerned about his temperament.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 3, 2017
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Trump: If Rahm can't solve Chicago's gun violence crisis, he should ask for federal help, and other Chicago news
Also, former CPD superintendent Garry McCarthy says Black Lives Matter is causing an increase in violent crime.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 27, 2016
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Report: President Barack Obama is planning to say farewell at McCormick Place, and other Chicago news
Also, who knew that being the city's "harbor boss" was such a challenging gig?
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics May 18, 2016
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Oh, the irony: Mayor Rahm’s allies call Lucas Museum opponents elitists
The coded language at the heart of the lakefront fight.
- Blogs, Bleader May 13, 2016
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Book Expo America is just like Halloween, only with books and no costumes
Free books everywhere!
- Blogs, Bleader May 13, 2016
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Naked Girls Reading, Science Fest, Fashion 16, BookCon, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Andersonville Wine Walk, Headsucker's Ball, and more happenings from May 13-15
- Blogs, Bleader May 4, 2016
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Friends of the Parks rejects Lucas Museum on any lakefront site, and other Chicago news
Also, CPS unveils new policy ensuring transgender students equal access to bathrooms and locker rooms.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Apr 27, 2016
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Friends of the Parks saved a parking lot but effectively killed the Lucas Museum
Did the group's actions conflict with its mission to promote green space?
- Arts & Culture, Feature Apr 20, 2016
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Turning McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center into the Lucas Museum could be the boldest adaptive reuse project on the planet
George Lucas has the chance to save a piece of Chicago's modernist architecture that deserves landmark status.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 20, 2016
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Rahm's Lucas/McPier plan is straight outta Daley's playbook of South Loop boondoggles
And it shows Emanuel would rather spend money on pet projects than on the public schools.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 20, 2016
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Gunman opens fire during filming of a music video, and other Chicago news
Also, a map of coyote sightings in Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 15, 2016
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Tear down McCormick Place East for the Lucas Museum? Not so fast
Rahm Emanuel's new idea for the Lucas Museum will run into its own objections.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 8, 2016
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Chicago Art Department's Crystal Ball, CHIRP Record Fair, and more things to do this weekend
CAKE Art Auction, a Tremors lecture at Music Box, and more happenings from April 8-10
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 18, 2016
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C2E2 takes over Chicago, Louder Than a Bomb's sweet 16, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Oh, Hello, the Turnament of Champyuns, and other events from March 18-20.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 11, 2015
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Porn stars, pimps, and Lincoln impersonators—convention photographer Yvette Marie Dostatni has shot them all
"I guess I thrive on the bizarre," says Yvette Marie Dostatni.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 22, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Sat 2/22: International Kennel Club of Chicago Dog Show, Two Piece Fest, and Noise in the Waters
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Saturday, February 22
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 29, 2014
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Mayor Rahm makes no small plans with your tax dollars
When you weren't paying attention, Chicago, Mayor Rahm increased the scope of his South Loop DePaul/Marriott boondoggle—and you get to the pay the bill!
