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Stage Buzz: The Afghan Whigs, Genesis Owusu, Master P, Patti LaBelle
Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu is one of the game’s most innovative artists. His critically acclaimed third album, Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge, highlights Owusu’s skill at fusing hip hop with elements of metal, pop, soul, electronic, dance, and punk to create a one-of-a-kind sound that’s hard to pin down. In support of his latest album, Owusu will perform a sold-out show with After Louise at Empty Bottle on Tuesday, November 10.
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This 1950 Wooden Kiddie Coaster Was Saved At Auction And Still Thrills Kids At Six Flags In Gurnee, Illinois
A wooden kiddie coaster that once sold at auction is still rattling along in northern Illinois. It first carried riders in 1950, back when grandparents were the ones gripping the lap bar. The little ride nearly vanished when its original park closed in 2009. Instead, a much bigger park scooped...
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A new free holiday food festival is coming to Chicagoland this Christmas season—less than 1 hour from downtown
The holidays in Chicago are almost here, and we’ve got another fun-filled event for you to keep on your radar that’s sure to put you in the spirit of the season. The inaugural Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival is taking over Northwestern University’s Ryan Field from November 27 through December 27. Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun. The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival comes to The Village at Ryan Field The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival will bring a full month of seasonal eats, artisan vendors, and Christmas cheer to The Village at Ryan Field. The Village is a walkable outdoor district adjacent to Ryan Field with 6 pavilions hosting pop-ups from popular local restaurants. The holiday food festival will feature seasonal bites from the likes of Publican Quality Bread, Frontera, Gibson’s Steakhouse, and others. Guests can warm up with a festive cocktail or beer at the Holiday Hall bar, complete with toasty fireplaces and beer garden-style seating. After grabbing something to eat, guests can explore a quaint holiday vendor market, with gifts and stocking stuffers galore. The Village will be decked out with holiday lights and decorations making for some unforgettable photo ops. And the best part?
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9 Illinois Restaurants So Unusual They Deserve Their Own Reality TV Shows
Somewhere in Illinois, your burger can roll up to your seat behind a toy U.S. Army locomotive. It travels on a tiny track, trailed by model cars and a Lego caboose. I still can’t decide if that’s adorable or genius. The train is only one oddball on this...