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• Jazz bassist Donald Rafael Garrett shaped America’s Black avant-garde

  05-03-2025 18:09 via chicagoreader.com
  
  As the Secret History of Chicago Music has demonstrated many times over the past 20 years, an artist can possess great vision but leave behind only unanswerable questions. Bassist Donald Rafael Garrett recorded with and influenced the greatest names in avant-garde jazz, but nearly 40 years after his death, much remains unknown about him. I’ve […]
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• Al Green Accepts Consequences for Speech Disruption but Says He Will Do It Again

  05-03-2025 18:00
  
  Congressman Al Green  (D-TX 9th District) Photo: Wikimedia Commons / The United States Congress
  NNPA NEWSWIRE —Last night Speaker Johnson asked Congressman Green to sit down while calling for decorum. Green did not comply with the demand as he stood directing his cane at President Trump and yelled , “You don’t have a mandate to cut Medicare and you need to raise the cap on social security. “
  “I assume there is some effort to sanction me…I will accept wha
  
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• Would you rather

  05-03-2025 16:58 via chicagoreader.com
  
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• Chicago Reader Volume 54, Number 22

  05-03-2025 16:42 via chicagoreader.com
  
  Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 22. March 6, 2025. Best of Chicago.
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• Meet Judge Chantelle Porter: DuPage County’s First Black Woman Judge and a 2025 Women of Excellence Honoree

  05-03-2025 16:00
  
  Judge Chantelle Porter, the first African American woman judge in DuPage County, is a 2025 Women of Excellence honoree.
  Judge Porter learned of her nomination from the president of her sorority chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Alumnae Chapter. Inspired by past ceremonies celebrating Black women’s achievements, the chapter leader wanted to ensure Porter received the same recognition.
  But for the judge, the Women of Excellence honor isn’t just a per
  
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• No Kings Live Here’: Democrats Stage Walkout In Protest Of Trump’s Speech

  05-03-2025 15:45
  
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  Several House Democrats walked out of the House Chamber in protest of President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress.
  On Tuesday (March 4), Democratic lawmakers, including Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost and Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, staged a walkout during Trump’s speech on Capitol Hill. A group of roughly 10 Democrats took off their jackets to reveal phrases protesting Trump’s remarks on their backs.
  “RESIST,” Cr
  
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• Chicago Cultural Ball 2025 Honors Black Excellence, Community Leaders, and Creatives

  05-03-2025 15:30
  
  Shots from the Chicago Culture Ball, From L-R: Hitmaka, Ballinois Bri Smith and Mayor Brandon Johnson (Photos Courtesy of Eventnoire).
  On Saturday, Eventnoire, celebrated for its rich history, thriving arts scene, and iconic music and sports culture, hosted an unforgettable celebration at the Third Annual Chicago Cultural Ball.
  The evening was co-hosted by Dave Jeff and Samantha Chatman, an award-winning ABC Chicago anchor and advocate for children’s literacy. Chatman, a proud Alpha Kappa
  
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• The Carr Report: Mortgage Freedom vs. Investing, the ultimate wealth strategy; Pay off your mortgage or invest?

  05-03-2025 15:00
  
  When it comes to financial freedom, one of the biggest debates is whether to pay off your mortgage early or invest extra money for higher returns.
   On one hand, being mortgage-free sounds like a dream—no house payments, less stress, and complete ownership of your home. On the other hand, investing can provide higher returns over time, helping you build a substantial nest egg.
   So, what’s the best move? Let’s break it down and analyze a real-life example to see what wo
  
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• New Footage Shows Aftermath Of Angie Stone’s Crash

  05-03-2025 14:15
  
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  New video shows the aftermath of the crash that killed Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone.
  The video, obtained by TMZ, was captured by a bystander who witnessed the wreckage from the crash on Saturday (March 1) between Stone’s Mercedes sprinter van and a semi-truck on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County, AL.
  Video shows the truck stopped on the shoulder of the highway before it pans to Stone’s crashed van, which is turned over on one side several yards dow
  
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• MR. SONNY KNOWS for March 5, 2025

  05-03-2025 14:00
  
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• 15 Best Swinger Sites to Find Local Swingers in 2025

  05-03-2025 07:59 via chicagoreader.com
  
  The world of online swinging has never been more accessible, with an array of platforms catering to couples and singles looking for exciting, open-minded connections. Whether you’re a seasoned swinger, a curious newcomer, or somewhere in between, finding the right site can make all the difference in your experience. In 2025, the best swinger sites […]
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• 14 Best Swinger Sites to Find Local Swingers in 2025

  05-03-2025 07:59 via chicagoreader.com
  
  The world of online swinging has never been more accessible, with an array of platforms catering to couples and singles looking for exciting, open-minded connections. Whether you’re a seasoned swinger, a curious newcomer, or somewhere in between, finding the right site can make all the difference in your experience. In 2025, the best swinger sites […]
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• Mayor Johnson Joins Other Mayors in Congressional Hearing on Immigration Policy in Washington

  05-03-2025 02:00
  
  Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside Mayors Michelle Wu of Boston, Mike Johnston of Denver, and Eric Adams of New York, is set to appear Wednesday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for a critical hearing on immigration and sanctuary policies.
  Former President Donald Trump has made clear that targeting sanctuary cities is a priority in his second term. His administration has already taken legal action against Chicago, Illinois, and New York state over their immigra
  
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