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PILSEN — Award-winning blues duo the Blood Brothers are welcoming a third rocker, actor Bill Murray, for two sold-out shows at Pilsen’s Thalia Hall next month. The Chicagoland native will join Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. Advance tickets sold out online, but a […]
CHICAGO — Alejandro Salinas grew up surrounded by the shadow of death. Before he was born, his older brother died in a car accident. Though they never met, his brother’s life, and death, were ever-present. Then, in 2010 at the age of 18, Salinas had a close brush with his own demise when the steering […]
WICKER PARK — The longtime owner of Quimby’s is calling it quits after decades at the helm of the iconic Wicker Park bookstore — but he hopes someone else will carry on its legacy. Owner Eric Kirsammer told Block Club that the decision to sell the store at 1854 W. North Ave. was not an […]
CHICAGO — Hip hop royalty Kendrick Lamar announced he’s hitting the road with R&B artist SZA for his upcoming Grand National Tour, which includes a summer stop in Chicago. The duo will kick off their tour in Minneapolis April 19. They’ll bring the show to Chicago’s Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, June 6. The […]
SOUTH SHORE — Two Black woman-owned businesses are collaborating to open a “literary lounge” in South Shore with books, home goods and wellness items for sale as the holiday season shifts into full gear. Da Book Joint and Stoviink Creatives are opening Pen and Paper: A Joint Creative at 6900 S. Stony Island Ave. The […]
CHICAGO — While opponents of far-right conspiracy media figure Alex Jones cheered the news last week that Chicago-based satirical news site The Onion was acquiring his platform, InfoWars, in a bankruptcy auction, the ink isn’t dry on the deal quite yet. On Monday, a federal bankruptcy judge in Texas ruled that the sale of InfoWars […]
LOGAN SQUARE — A crowd of over 100 gathered in Logan Square Saturday for the second celebrity lookalike contest to strike Chicago in two weeks. The celebrity beau of choice? None other than DePaul University alumni and “Stranger Things” star Joe Keery. Hot on the heels of the Jeremy Allen White lookalike competition last week […]
RAVENSWOOD — A studio specializing in custom neon lighting has relocated from the north suburbs to Ravenswood’s arts corridor and is hosting a grand opening Saturday. Lightwriters Neon Chicago was launched by Jacob Fishman in 1977 and, until recently, the family-owned studio has been based out of suburban Northbrook. Earlier this year it started its […]
LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square’s circus and magic-themed gelato shop will close its doors for good at the end of December, its owner said. Chef and founder Jay Bliznick opened Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N. Western Ave., in May 2023 with the backing of magician Penn Jillette. The business has Jillette’s backing thanks to Bliznick creating custom […]
CHICAGO — With pumpkin-carving season behind us, Chicagoans can compost their gourds at environmentally friendly Pumpkin Smash events around the city. Each year, the city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation teams up with ward offices and neighborhoods to host 10 Pumpkin Smashes where neighbors can create compost that helps enrich soil. Composting keeps pumpkins out […]