When Magic Happens: Showing up and showing out with Frenchye Harris
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Culture & The Arts
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NASCAR tweaks its Chicago race plan after feedback from downtown residents
Downtown Chicago residents raised issues about the two-day racing event in July, and NASCAR says it listened.
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Tom Hanks says the real superhero battle is Hollywood vs. TikTok
In Chicago to promote his debut novel, Hollywood’s beloved nice guy says it’s harder than ever to convince people to put down their phones.
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What’s That Building? 15-19 S. Wabash Ave.
Now referred to simply by its address, the downtown structure’s long history includes several past names, including the S.A. Maxwell Co. store, the Jewelers’ Building and Iwan Ries building.
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Pulitzer Prize winner Hernan Diaz on ‘Trust’
The author of the Nerdette Book Club pick ‘Trust’ won a Pulitzer Prize for fiction this week.
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WBEZ’s ‘Making’ opens fifth season with Kanye West’s rise and fall
‘Making’ tells the story of different iconic Black figures throughout the season, starting with the musician now known as Ye.
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Superdawg at 75 — the iconic Chicago eatery remains a labor of love and a hot dog fan favorite
Superdawg Drive-In, Chicago’s hot dog empire, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this week.
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Chicago bakers face off on ‘The Great American Baking Show’
Nine bakers enter the tent. Only one walks away as the ultimate Star Baker.
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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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What the Hollywood writers strike means for Chicago
Writers Guild of America members say they’re prepared to strike for as long as necessary. Experts say it could take months.
