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Meet the prolific graffiti artist whose work is all over Chicago’s Northwest Side

Editor’s note: This story first published in 2024. Street artist Joos is perhaps best known for works that resemble ribbons of dissolving color, or paint that’s been pressure washed and left blooms of pigment behind. “It’s like, is it a shadow? Is it a silhouette? What is it?...

Chicago, IL · 6d
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WGN News

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Poet Luis J. Rodriguez honors journey from gang life to service award

Growing up in East Los Angeles, Luis J. Rodriguez joined a gang at 11, battled heroin addiction and spent time behind bars, but today he's one of the country's most celebrated poets.

Chicago, IL · 5d

ABC 7 Chicago

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KATSEYE concert at Chicago's United Center postponed due to illness

The sold-out KATSEYE concert at the United Center was postponed Thursday due to an illness of one of the group members.

Chicago, IL · 5d

Chicago Public Radio

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Maybe it will happen today, one Chicago pessimist hopes. Thousands of fans do too.

It was March of 2025, and everything sucked. Finances had been tough for a few years for Chicago artist Phineas X. Jones, 53, and he was deeply troubled by the reelection of President Donald Trump. Even so, the times planted a seed for him. In spite of it all, Jones doodled some flowers and sunshine and happy little animals on his iPad, framing a monumental set of words: Maybe it will happen today.

Chicago, IL · 6d
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chicagoagentmagazine.com

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Best Dressed: Jill Silverstein, Compass

Jill Silverstein, an entrepreneur born in Detroit, is known for her transparency, reachability and a driven work ethic; she establishes strong, long-lasting relationships with her clients. Her attention-to-detail complements her understanding of design and construction, providing a competitive edge to those she represents. Jill takes pride in her role as a fierce negotiator, constantly breaking records around the city. She ranks among the top 5 female agents in Chicago. Outside of real estate, she is an avid fashion fan, especially vintage finds.

Chicago, IL · 8d

Prime Timer

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Chicago Med season 12 episode 5 recap: Wu wins chief resident as a kidnapping case unravels

Chicago Med season 12 - Source: Instagram/@nbconechicago In Gaffney Medical Center in Chicago Med season 12 episode 5, "Baptism by Fire," a petrified kid is brought in by Dr. Annie Wu, and a trio of burn victims arrives with a terrifying story of captivity. While what seems to be an injury sustained after running away from home turns into an interstate kidnapping case spanning decades and a family living in fear, Wu and Dr. John Frost square off for chief resident, and Sergeant Trudy Platt examines a cold case she's been chasing for years. Based on Rotten Tomatoes' episode guide, the episode w...

Chicago, IL · 5d

hoodline.com

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Griffin MSI to Unveil 40-Plus Rare Driehaus Cars in 2027 Exhibition

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is preparing to roll out one of its biggest automotive showcases in years. The museum says it is partnering with the Richard H. Driehaus Art Exhibition Lending Foundation on a new exhibition called Cars That Moved America, set to explore how automobiles have shaped the American experience, with an opening date of March 2027.

Chicago, IL · 5d

Chicago Parents

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Celebrate Diwali 2026 in Chicagoland with this family guide

Diwali is one of India's biggest holidays that occurs each fall. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the five-day religious holiday focuses on hope and positivity. The main celebration will occur on Nov. 8 this year, and the five-day lineup goes from Nov. 6-Nov. 10, 2026. For families wondering...

Chicago, IL · 6d

WBEZ

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Artist Rashid Johnson has fame, fortune and the perfect trench. He’s also more vulnerable than ever.

It’s a little past 2 p.m. on a recent fall afternoon when Rashid Johnson emerges from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, looking remarkably sanguine for a man only halfway through a whirlwind day. Johnson is in town from New York City for just 24 hours and has already...

Chicago, IL · 5d

chicagostarmedia.com

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Chaka Khan, Anthony Anderson lead Soul Train Awards' return to Chicago

Chicago is about to get a little more soul. The BET Soul Train Awards are returning to the city where the legendary television franchise began, bringing one of Black music's most recognizable celebrations back to its original home for the first time. The ceremony will be taped Nov. 5 at...

Chicago, IL · 6d

fangirlish.com

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Chicago Med Season 12, Episode 5 Preview: ‘Baptism by Fire’

Following the events of Chicago Med Season 12 Episode 4, taking the photos, promo, and synopsis as a starting point, let’s speculate about Chicago Med Season 12 Episode 5 ‘Baptism by Fire’!. In this episode, we’re ready to see more of Charles! His new patient will require...

Chicago, IL · 7d

The Crusader Newspaper

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Chicago kitchenettes, cozy or criminal by design

You would think that Blacks leaving the South during the First Wave of the Great Migration would have enough to worry about when they sought housing in Chicago’s Black Belt. However, according to a new deep dive into the formation of “kitchenettes” in the area, “new” Blacks had to be concerned about the so-called “Old Settlers,” who often disparaged their own community members.

Chicago, IL · 11d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Skate Like It’s 1975 At This Retro Illinois Roller Rink Where Admission Still Costs Under $10

Free pizza slices on Wednesday nights. Add a skating session that costs less than most fast-food combo meals, and suddenly your weeknight plans look a lot more interesting. This Illinois roller rink still runs on pure old-school charm. The lights glow, the music jumps between new hits and throwback favorites, and skaters of every age share the same floor.

Summit, IL · 7d

Block Club Chicago

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Nonstop Christmas Music Returns Thursday To 93.9 LITE FM

CHICAGO — For 26 years, Chicago radio station WLIT (93.9 LITE FM) has provided Chicago’s Christmas soundtrack, playing around-the-clock holiday music through the season. Over the last few years, the station has gotten into the holiday spirit extra early — playing yuletide bops, carols and classics hundreds of times through November and December.

Chicago, IL · 5d

CBS Chicago

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"Cars That Moved America" coming to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

The technological evolution of the automobile has been the subject of some kind of exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry going back more or less forever, but next year, a new approach to the subject with a new collection is coming.

Chicago, IL · 6d

latenighter.com

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Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Marquee Arrives at Chicago Museum

Stephen Colbert‘s Late Show marquee has found a new home—some 800 miles from Broadway. The sign that once greeted audiences outside New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater arrived Wednesday at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications, where it will join the original set from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Evanston filmmaker plans movie store on Chicago Avenue, betting on physical media

Award-winning director and screenwriter Stirling McLaughlin, an Evanston resident, always thought that if he won the lottery, he would open a video store in Evanston. He never won the lottery, but he’s opening the video store, Movies the Store, anyway. “Kind of without me noticing,” McLaughlin told the Evanston...

Evanston, IL · 7d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 4-10

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Daily Chicagoan, the newsletter from WTTW News, sends these picks to your inbox each week along with more essential recommendations from our staff. Sign up here. Wednesday, Nov. 4:

Chicago, IL · 6d

chicagostarmedia.com

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Lincoln Park Zoo makes global history with International Animal Welfare Award

In a historic milestone for North American wildlife conservation, Chicago’s very own Lincoln Park Zoo has officially been recognized with the prestigious Animal Welfare Award from the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The monumental achievement marks the first time in history that a North American institution has...

Chicago, IL · 7d

CHICAGO READER

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Southeast Spotlight: ETA Creative Arts Foundation

7558 S. South Chicago Ave., Box Office open Wed and Fri 10 AM—4 PM. (773) 752-3955, Email info@etacreativearts.org, Facebook ETACreativeArts, Instagram @etacreativearts. In 1971, a vision was planted on the South Side of Chicago that would grow into one of the most important Black theater institutions in the country. ETA Creative Arts Foundation was not just built to give Black artists a stage. It was built to give Black stories a home, told in first person, by the people who lived them. Fifty five years later, that vision is very much alive, and board president Markena Peavy is making sure the next generation inherits every bit of it.

Chicago, IL · 6d