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On Saturday, members of Material Issue celebrate the 20th anniversary of their hit debut album, International Pop Overthrow.

Another trove of found footage is behind a new film featuring Vince Guaraldi. His name may ring a bell – and odds are you already know his music. Guaraldi is the man that gave Peanuts a soundtrack. But the jazz pianist had other pursuits as well.

Recently, host Alison Cuddy attended a memorial for someone she considered a friend and mentor. The occasion was sad but as she listened to the service she was moved and intrigued by one of the voices. That voice belonged to Miriam Eskenasy.

No matter what bracket you are in, no one likes paying taxes. Nothing makes things more tolerable, though, than great music. So, Jim and Greg have compiled the perfect playlist for Tax Day: Greg T. Bone Burnett, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”

As our video with Berny Stone documented his political career winding down, this video shows Che “Rhymefest” Smith working to get his started.Smith lost his bid for alderman of the 20th ward to the current alderman, Willie Cochran, in a runoff election Tuesday night.

Those friends and family members who are no longer here anymore are always in our hearts.  But when big political news breaks, or around election time, it’s especially difficult not to miss pal and colleague Carlos Hernandez Gomez.  Thursday, FitzGerald’s in Berwyn is hosting the seco

The Chicago Cubs opened their home schedule last week, Thursday it’s the South Siders’ turn. White Sox fans will see some new players at U.S.