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15 famous Chicago movie locations you might have missed

15 famous Chicago movie locations you might have missed

While Chicago doesn't produce nearly as many movies (or smog clouds!) as LA, it still boasts a rich film hist…

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The 10 most corrupt Illinois politicians of all time, ranked

The 10 most corrupt Illinois politicians of all time, ranked

It's been a veritable debauchery pageant trying to narrow down the 10 most corrupt Illinois politicians who w…

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The top 10 fireplace bars in Chicago, ranked

The top 10 fireplace bars in Chicago, ranked

Winter in Chicago isn't just a great time to see the Bears' season go up in flames -- it's also a great time …

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Rain Machine Concert Preview

Rain Machine Concert Preview

The harmonically rich, rhythmically jerky act teems with hypnotic vitriol, the Brooklynite’s alternately boom…

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Chicago Cocktail Bars: 10 Spots Reinventing the Nightcap

Chicago Cocktail Bars: 10 Spots Reinventing the Nightcap

Today, Chicago remains home to a number of renowned cocktailing hotspots, some of which attempt to redefine t…

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Discover Somewhere New In Logan Square

Discover Somewhere New In Logan Square

It was a brisk Saturday evening in September of 2012, and I was shuffling down Milwaukee Avenue with my hands…

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Must-See Bands: Pitchfork 2014

Must-See Bands: Pitchfork 2014

Skillfully blending smoky R&B and haunting downtempo, FKA Twigs sounds like The Weeknd showed up to a rave wi…

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In the Game of Chicago, you drink or you die.

In the Game of Chicago, you drink or you die.

If the game of thrones was played in Chicago, where would each contender head for drinks? Sweet summer child,…

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Keystones of Chicago's Music Scene

Keystones of Chicago's Music Scene

Today, Chicago has entrenched itself as the music-festival capital of America, hosting dozens of neighborhood…

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Obama Eats Here

Obama Eats Here

One of Chicago's quintessential sandwich shops, Manny's has been churning out Jewish comfort food since 1942.…

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Alleytown in Washington, D.C.

Alleytown in Washington, D.C.

In 1992, a reporter named Laura Goldstein was working at the Washington Post and received an assignment to t…

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