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Xtal Fsck play a noise show that you can put your face in
via Chicago ReaderXtal Fsck play a noise show that you can put your face in, Babes Only teams up with Chicago Votes for a smooth preelection party, and more. For nearly a decade, the duo of Jason Soliday and Jon Satrom have been spewing zonked noise as Xtal Fsck.… -
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The Joffrey’s visually stunning Anna Karenina has strong bones but doesn’t capture the story’s flesh and blood
via Chicago ReaderThe adaptation is a dazzling spectacle that can’t quite bring the plot to life.The Joffrey unveiled its new Anna Karenina this weekend before packed houses at the Auditorium Theatre. The product of an international team of luminaries, including choreographer Yuri Possokhov, set and costume designer Tom Pye, lighting designer David Finn, and projection designer Finn Ross, it's the Joffrey's first commissioned story ballet and for ambition alone deserves praise.… -
An 11-Year-Old Florida Student Arrested For Not Standing During The Pledge Of Allegiance
Asubstitute teacher had an 11-year-old Black student arrested because he refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Lawton Chiles Middle Academy student is now facing misdemeanor charges.
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“Salary History Box” Requirement Banned on City of Atlanta Applications
The City of Atlanta has removed the salary history question on employment applications in an effort to ensure fair hiring practices.
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Mayor Bottoms’ Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust Approved by City Council
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New Database Would Protect Lost African-American Burial Sites
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Lewis and Chu Request Tax Refund Update
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This week, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) introduced legislation to better address the needs of “under-banked, un-banked, and underserved” communities in America. The Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2019 will direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to thoroughly investigate and report to Congress recommendations on how to lessen Americans’ reliance on non-traditional banking products like payday loans.
“Far too often, both in the 13th Distri -
Jason Van Dyke’s Wife Whines Her Husband Is Being Attacked Because He’s ‘A White Man Who Harmed’ LaQuan McDonald
Jason Van Dyke is currently in prison for murdering unarmed Black teenager Laquan McDonald. The former police officer is serving the light sentence of 81 months in prison, however, his wife and lawyer are whining to anyone who will listen about him serving time.
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Tiffany Van Dyke put herself in front of cameras Thursday and complained that she hasn’t sp -
The Girl in the Red Corner tries to punch her way out of life’s problems
via Chicago ReaderBroken Nose Theatre manages to transcend cliche in this powerful story of perseverance.Broken Nose Theatre presents the midwest premiere of Stephen Spotswood's drama about a young woman who confronts her demons by climbing into the steel cage of an MMA ring. The metaphor of the hero literally punching out her problems couldn't be more, er, on the nose, but in the hands of this capable cast and with just enough real-life detail, this production manages to transcend cliche and end up with an affec -
The Father offers a tepid portrayal of the brutality of dementia
via Chicago ReaderRemy Bumppo's production asks little of its audience besides easy pity for an old man.It's hard to square the armload of prestigious international awards and nominations garnered by playwright Florian Zeller's 2012 dementia drama with the show that's currently on stage at Theater Wit. Zeller focuses on semi-doddering Andre, a member of the Parisian haute bourgeoisie whose mental acumen has begun to wane.… -
Spoiler alert: Nothing is as it seems On Clover Road
via Chicago ReaderSteven Dietz's play sucker punches its audience again and again and again.The best comics are deadpan. They don't telegraph that they are going to be funny, they just are.… -
Based on the life of painter Gerhard Richter, Never Look Away is a little too pretty
via Chicago ReaderFlorian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s latest could use a little more ugly truth.For years now, one of the great mysteries in covering the film beat has been why so many viewers feel that an opening title "based on a true story" (or "inspired by real events") somehow validates a movie, makes it worth the increasingly expensive price of admission, and/or distinguishes it from mere "fiction" (even if the work in question is an openly imaginary take on actual events or personages). Maybe a sizabl -
Council Member Marci Overstreet Introduced Legislation That Would Establish a Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust
Legislation introduced by Council member Marci Collier Overstreet to create the city’s first-ever Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust passed out of the Finance/Executive Committee Wednesday.
“The city of Atlanta has worked tirelessly over the past 13 months to restore public trust. Efforts to ensure transparency in our business practices and accountability for compliance at every level of our organization is vital to our success as a city,” Overstreet said. “We a -
With Everybody Knows, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi attempts to make a Spanish movie
via Chicago ReaderIn reaching for the universal, he ends up with the generic.The great Indian director Satyajit Ray once remarked that, in making movies for the entire world, his responsibility was to look at the particulars of his society and find the universal. This sounds like a good formula for storytellers who aspire to international viewership, but it would seem to break down whenever they work outside their native countries.… -
Mayoral Interview: Gery Chico
In less than two weeks, the Chicago mayoral race will be over. Well, with a race of 14 candidates, at last count, an April 2 run-off is more than likely, but it would be between the two candidates with the most votes. And recent polls show it is still a toss-up with many voters still undecided; however, front runners include Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Businessman and former U.S. Commerce Secretary Bill Daley, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Attorney Gery Chico. N -
Mayoral Interview: Toni Preckwinkle
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is on a mission to seize the political reins of Chicago as the next mayor. The 71-year-old seasoned political veteran has been crowned by many news outlets to be a frontrunner in a crowded mayoral field with 13 other candidates. But a ballot full of contenders doesn’t trump Preckwinkle’s enthusiasm about the opportunity to work in the city council. The Chicago Defender recently had an opportunity to pose questions to Preckwinkle abo -
Black Fire Brigade Celebrates First EMT Class
The inaugural class
A Chicago first happened this Black History Month. On Saturday, February 9th, the Black Fire Brigade graduated its first inaugural EMT class.
Lt. Quention “Que” Curtis founded the Black Fire Brigade as a place for Black firefighters to find fellowship and to mentor young Black people interested in joining the department. Curtis spent more than 30 years working for the Chicago Fire Department and had grown frustrated from watching the department&rsqu -
Print issue of February 14, 2019
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Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Savings Tips
Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you either completely forgot or haven’t gotten your sweetheart a gift yet, there’s still time to get something great that won’t break the bank.Plan for a weekend dinnerNot only will a weeknight dinner inconvenience most more than that of a weekend dinner but also, you’ll be able to avoid the prix fixed menus that restaurants require you splurge on. Diners can also avoid large crowds by skipping going out on February 14 and opt -
The M Lounge of Love with Reginald and MaryAnn Marsh
Reginald and MaryAnn Marsh
When going out for a night on the town, there’s so many different bars, lounges, and restaurants to choose from all over Chicago, but there’s somewhere special in the South Loop. M Lounge– located on 1520 S. Wabash–is one spot you can hit to receive warm customer service, hear live jazz music, and find modern drinks topped with the atmosphere of love.
M Lounge, which opened in January 2006, recently celebrated its 13th anniversary. And what make -
New Poll Highlights Economic and More Need For Election Reform
Georgia Business Leaders Speak Out Against Voter Suppression
A new poll released by Fair Fight highlights the public’s lack of confidence in elections administration in Georgia as well as their demand for elections reforms and support for voting rights.
Business leaders from around Georgia reinforced the need for election integrity:
“A strong economy requires diversity to foster new ideas, strengthen small businesses, and support every family. But as entire communities are left out o -
Morehouse College Celebrates Founder’s Week with Presidential Inauguration, Scholarship Gala
Dr. David A. Thomas will be installed as the 12th President of Morehouse College at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, Morehouse’s 152nd birthday. The Presidential Inauguration will launch the beginning of Founder’s Week activities at the College.
The festivities will include alumni events, a concert featuring electric violinist Ken Ford, and appearances by scholarship gala honorees such as retired NBA champion Norm “the Storm” Nixon and music industry -
Mayoral Arts Forum report: What Chicago Cultural Plan?
via Chicago ReaderThe arts community hears from (some of) the candidates.How important are the arts in the upcoming Chicago mayoral election? Not important enough, apparently, to command the presence of Bill Daley or Susana Mendoza.… -
The Incredible Jan Rose and Alba transform magic into a women’s game
via Chicago ReaderThe two magicians headline the Chicago Magic Lounge this month.Magic has long been known as a boys' club. It's estimated that only between 5 and 10 percent of professional magicians are women.… -
The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes presents a special Valentine Edition
via Chicago ReaderSophia, Rose, Blanche, and Dorothy find love.Fans of The Golden Girls, the popular 1980s sitcom about four senior citizens—three widows and a divorcee—sharing a home in Miami, will likely enjoy this campy spoof from Hell in a Handbag Productions. Written by Handbag's artistic director, David Cerda, and directed by Jon Martinez, the show takes the original series' main strength—the perfectly balanced personalities of its four affectionately quarrelsome leads—and ups the so -
"Purchased Lives" at the Illinois Holocaust Museum connects the slave trade to the reality of the present
via Chicago Reader"People think slavery is a southern story. It’s not a southern story. It’s an American story."The Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves went into effect on January 1, 1808, effectively ending the transatlantic slave trade from Africa. It did not, however, end the demand for slaves in the United States.… -
Hip-hop taught Andre Vasquez about community—and he wants to take those lessons to City Hall
via Chicago ReaderIn the 90s Andre Vasquez rapped as Prime and joined underground collective the Molemen. Now he’s a socialist candidate for 40th Ward alderman, hoping to unseat entrenched incumbent Patrick O’Connor. Andre Vasquez had never run for public office before launching his campaign for 40th Ward alderman in April, but he's been in plenty of battles.… -
Four characters battle existential dread in an Amazon-like Fulfillment Center
via Chicago ReaderThe Red Orchid cast is adept at humanizing some incredibly flawed human beings.Four quietly desperate souls struggle to abate their modern economic dread and suffocating loneliness in Abe Koogler's 2017 tragicomic one-act. To the chagrin of his city-loving long-term partner (Toya Turner), a young middle manager (Jose Nateras) accepts a six-month trial position in an Amazon-like megawarehouse in suburban New Mexico, a stepping stone in their journey to a next chapter in Seattle.… -
'Dimensions of Citizenship' at Wrightwood 659 and 'Stateless' at MoCP examine what global citizenship looks like today
via Chicago ReaderThe UN estimates that in 2018, 68 million people were displaced worldwide. Where do they belong? In a time when the question of whether to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border dominates the national discourse and the question of who belongs on each side is omnipresent, two Chicago exhibits wrestle with what citizenship means today, especially for those who are deliberately and structurally denied these rights.… -
Dead Man’s Cell Phone resurrects the lost art of taking other people’s messages
via Chicago ReaderThe Comrades' production of Sarah Ruhl's play strikes a balance between ordinary and uncanny.Gordon's cell phone has a cheerful ring, light and lilting, not the ringtone of a man you take seriously. Still, it cuts through the air with the disarming insistence of an ice cream truck, or maybe only an ice cream pushcart, and Jean, the woman next to him in the cafe, at last picks up.…
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