Summer of Chicago music: Nine up-and-coming acts to see now
It’s summer festival season. Go for the headliners, but stay for these local up-and-comers worthy of their own spotlight.
Andrew Meriwether
Producer, Reset
Stories by Andrew Meriwether
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Summertime Chi is Lake Michigan’s time to shine
From kayaking to scuba diving, here are ways you can get out on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River this summer.
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Will Illinois reimburse stolen SNAP benefits?
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would help victims of SNAP skimming fraud.
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New book chronicles Chicago’s role in the history of country and folk music
From 1920s barn dances to contemporary alternative country, Chicago has been pivotal in shaping the genre.
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Jury gives guilty verdict in ComEd bribery case. What comes next?
The four defendants were found guilty in a nearly decade-long conspiracy to bribe former llinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Illinois wants to overhaul reading instruction
Lawmakers in Springfield also plan to pass legislation giving the State Board of Education a deadline for the changes.
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What can be done to address Xylazine usage and the opioid crisis?
Xylazine has been linked to 350 overdose deaths in Cook County.
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New EPA regulations could mean more EVs on the road, is Illinois ready?
These new rules could result in 67% of vehicles being electric by 2032.
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Chicago European Union Film Festival highlights women directors
You can see award-winning movies from international film festivals at the Gene Siskel Center through the end of March.
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Chicago considers six proposals to revitalize LaSalle Street
These proposals are a part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s initiative to add over 1,000 residential units to the area.
