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• Futuristic indie-rock juggernaut Brainiac celebrate their legacy with two Chicago reunion shows

  29-05-2023 23:12 via chicagoreader.com
  
  The story of Brainiac still haunts Ohio indie-rock fans and appreciators of deliriously weird electronic rock and pop. This Dayton band—who loved to annoy zine editors by styling their name 3RA1N1AC—formed in 1992 and released three brilliant, ever-surprising albums that made them feel like a harbinger of subversive, futuristic rock to come. By the time […]
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• Ford Effort Eliminates World War II Veteran Property Taxes

  29-05-2023 14:00
  
  Homeowners who are World War II veterans will no longer have to pay property taxes under a plan pushed by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, that was included in a recently passed property tax reform package.
  “We should cherish and respect our remaining World War II veterans, whose service can never be forgotten,” Ford said. “Ending the need for them to deal with property taxes is a small token of our gratitude and appreciation for their lifetime of contributions to our co
  
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• Top Water Safety Tips for Kids and Families this Summer

  29-05-2023 13:30
  
  May is Water Safety Month
  (NewsUSA) – Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years, and the second leading cause of injury-related death among children up to 14 years of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  As spring and summer approach and water activity increases, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) is raising awareness to educate parents, caregivers, and communities on drowning prevention strategies.
  “There are so
  
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• 5 Things to Do in Chicago Before Memorial Day Weekend Ends

  29-05-2023 00:18
  
  Memorial Day Weekend is almost over, and you missed Saturday’s Janet Jackson show in Tinley Park. Don’t fret, my friend.
  You live in one of the most amazing cities in the world where there is always something to do, even when the holiday weekend is just about over.
  So with that said, here are five fun things you can do before you head back to work on Tuesday:
  Affion Crockett at the Chicago Improv
  This man has been called the next Jim Carrey. And if you’re familiar with his impr
  
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