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Kitty Haywood and her sisters sang on countless songs and jingles, including some of the greatest albums Chicago ever ...

Bill Stamets is a local filmmaker and cultural anthropologist who made dozens of home-movie-style videos capturing Chicago history.

Beginning January 1, the City of Chicago will ban unhoused people on the sex offense registry from seeking shelter on public transit.

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In a disheartening year, Chicago theaters stepped up with shows that offered rage, respite, and support for the audience.

Transitions works because it embraces the breadth of dance music rather than focusing on, say, the kind of blockbuster EDM ...

Fly Skinz and friends Sat 12/27, 6 PM, the Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park West, $49.79 general admission, $220.36 to reserve a table (seats six) or a couch (seats eight), 21+ Leor Galil (he/him) ...