On May 29th, Rilo Kiley played The Chicago Theater! They played eighteen songs from all eras and album cycles. Any fan of the band (or genre) had the best night of their life. Everyone left the concert feeling enthused and excited for what the band has in store. We covered them last year when they played The Capitol Theater.
Upon looking at the crowd during their set, many fans were in tears,…
Despite being one of the country's most passionate soccer cities, Chicago is not hosting a single World Cup match.
Whether you want rhum agricole blanc blended with coffee or a beer and a shot, there's a bar for that—a really great one.
A$AP Rocky officially launched his Don’t Be Dumb World Tour on Wednesday night with a sold-out performance at the United Center in Chicago. The opening night marked the first stop…
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There are many (negative) things this Trump administration is known for. It’s a long list and I would encourage everyone to add as many negative things to that list. His DOJ is specifically known for vengeful prosecutions of those who dare to oppose the guy who thinks he’s a king. The nation’s top law enforcement […]
Lollapalooza has released the official aftershow lineup for the 2026 festival.
El museo de Lord Helix: Este 22 de mayo, la exhibición Pokemon Fossil Museum llegó a Chicago. Esta muestra oficial de Pokémon compara a monstruos tipo fósil con seres prehistóricos reales. La exhibición podrá verse en el Chicago Field Museum hasta el día 22 de abril de 2027. [x]
I was too busy yesterday to put together my daily Pook-Emu Bee links. I am busy today as well, but not too busy to take a link break.
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This is a fair list but the article misses some nuance about the sources used by Startpage and Ecosia. I would add Mojeek…
I was too busy yesterday to put together my daily Pook-Emu Bee links. I am busy today as well, but not too busy to take a link break. Article Links 1. Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore (Amanda Siberlin for TechCrunch. May 21, 2026.) This is a fair list...
It seemed a Tuesday like any other for Adam Jevne back in mid-February. The 15-year beverage director of Lincoln Hall, Tied House, and Schubas Tavern, contacted his sales rep at Chicago distributor Lakeshore Beverage to place his usual, three-keg order of Schlitz, a.k.a. golden nectar, a.k.a. the best-selling beer on draft at Schubas, one of a few dozen Schlitz Brewery-tied houses still standing…
'Matisse's Jazz: Rhythms in Color' exhibition runs through June 1. It's a "blockbuster" for a reason. Don't miss it.
Chance the Rapper is set to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his groundbreaking project, Coloring Book, with a series of exclusive screenings of the Magnificent Coloring World concert film. The…
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Inventive cafe known for drinks like the viral Ramen Latte debuts new location in partnership with Taratsa Hospitality Partners.
We remember Haymarket not only as a tragedy, but as a warning and a guide. The working class in the United States has a proud, militant history. It has faced down bullets, prisons, and gallows.
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May Day’s radical roots in the Haymarket Affair are often erased. This piece explores anarchist history, labor struggle, and its modern parallels
G Herbo has released the official video for “Win Again,” a standout track from his project Lil Herb. Directed by Mark Cukier and MilkyMadeIt, the visual captures the tension between…
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Jamaican music has long been the sound of revolution, so it's perhaps no surprise that political upheaval is what sparked 'Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaeton,' a new exhibit that runs April 14-Sept. 20 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Leica Camera has announced that its brand new Leica Store in Chicago will open its doors on April 30. Alongside the retail presence, the new Leica location in Chicago will also feature a beautiful gallery, reflecting Leica's continued commitment to the art and culture of photography. To mark the occasion, Leica will also launch a very limited special edition M11-P that celebrates Chicago's rich…
A sunny April day is a busy one in Jackson Park.
The upscale men's specialty store is run by Scott Shapiro, son of the cofounder.
You’ve probably seen one on a cocktail menu before: a Martini that channels a Caprese salad, an Old Fashioned that calls to mind a peanut butter and bacon sandwich, a drink that tastes like a Chicago hot dog. Culinary cocktails have been all the rage as of late, and it seems like they’re only getting […]
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Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstobecheerful.world and we just might feature it here. Street smarts In the year and change since New York City implemented congestion pricing, we’ve been closely following its myriad positive impacts,...
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The Summer Smash is set to return to the Chicagoland area from June 12 to 14, 2026, following a massive turnout of more than 100,000 fans last year. Held at…
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The queen of MomTok is taking Roxie Hart viral with the highest grossing run of "Chicago" in the show's 29 year history.
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Two weeks ago, deadly tornadoes ravaged parts of Illinois and northwest Indiana.
All the people who have always brushed off concerns about surveillance tech, please come get your kids. And then let someone else raise them. Lots of people are fine with mass surveillance because they believe the horseshit spewed by the immediate beneficiaries of this tech: law enforcement agencies that claim every encroachment on your rights […]
Every March, Chicago famously dyes its namesake river a bright emerald green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It’s an oddly endearing and eco-friendly ritual, but there’s a catch: It typically takes place the Saturday before March 17. On the actual day, scores of Chicagoans gather in bars and celebrate all things Irish by indulging in a pint or two of Guinness. While the celebratory scene may be…
When it comes to the Midwest, enjoying your time here is often season-dependent. But what’s not up for debate are the region’s 2 most beautiful cities. No offense to Nebraska and Iowa, but you guys have some work to do… If a genie granted you 2 guesses, chances are you’d pick Chicago as one of them. The other? It’s a vibrant capital split between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona — and it’s a foodie’s…
Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, two of Chicago’s largest craft breweries, are set to merge into a new beverage company, the businesses announced on Tuesday. Both breweries will operate independently at their respective taprooms, but the joint venture will consolidate their behind-the-scenes business operations to form an unnamed, “premier Chicago beverage company,” per…
En Chicago, la soja está abriendo su sexta semana consecutiva de alzas, con un precio al borde de superar los U$S 450. Los fertilizantes también suben y suman un costo complicado de cara a la siembra de trigo. ¿Por qué es tan importante el Estrecho de Ormuz?