NoMBe brought relaxing and catchy melodies to Wicker Park’s Chop Shop Wednesday, with his LA crew. Noah McBeth introduced himself a few songs through his set, and included his German heritage. But […]
NoMBe Relaxes Wicker Park at Chop Shop
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The Bones of JR Jones Brings Excitement to Sunday at Schubas Tavern
Entering the venue for a concert performed by a one-man blues band is a curious experience. Expectations are not certain, but stage presence will be key. Jonathon Linaberry, otherwise known as The […]
Jonathon Linaberry Will Be The Bones of JR Jones at Schubas Tavern Sunday
Jonathon Linaberry, otherwise known as The Bones of JR Jones, doesn’t get to explore the cities he tours much just yet. But he’ll be in Chicago for just under two days, beginning […]
Theo Katzman Unifies at Wicker Park’s Subterranean
All photos by Elif Geris Vulfpeck lead vocalist Theo Katzman brought a monarchical, yet simultaneously unifying performance to Wicker Park’s Subterranean. Although Katzman didn’t leave behind all of his Los Angeles band […]
Bruno Major Introduces Himself to Chicago at Schubas
All Photos by Elif Geris Paying an overdue visit back to one of my favorite venues, Schubas Tavern, on Tuesday night was just the thing I needed. But my trip back to […]
Madigan Releases List of Nine Harassment Cases as Investigation Begins
House Speaker Michael Madigan released a list of nine harassment cases on the day of a closed-door meeting of a Democratic panel investigating harassment on his watch (Chicago Tribune). State Comptroller Susanna […]
Renowned Chicago Chef Rick Bayless Gives Back to the Theater Community
Top Chicago Chef Rick Bayless has announced $10,000 grants to 17 local theater companies. The donations are the first made since Bayless formed the Bayless Family Foundation. New ways to donate will […]
Food Truck Owner Will Appeal City Ordinance to Supreme Court
Chicago regulations require that food trucks stay at least 200 feet away from restaurants, and Laura Pekarik, owner of Cupcakes for Courage, a mobile vendor, is appealing her case to the Illinois […]
Illinois High School Students Join Parkland in Walkouts Against Gun Violence
Chicagoland high school students staged walkouts protesting gun violence, a movement that Florida students initiated following the shootings last week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Marches today were […]
Sinclair Divests Television Stations in Chicago, New York to Comply with FCC Ownership Limits
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Wednesday that it would sell Tribune’s WPIX-TV in New York, WGN-TV in Chicago and KSWB-TV in San Diego to meet the Federal Communications Commission ownership limit of $3.9 […]
Charges Dropped Against Schaumburg Cop Accused of Running Drug Ring
Video surveillance revealed that Schaumburg cop John Cichy, who was accused of running a drug ring, stole $20,000 planted in a storage locker by a dealer-turned-informant, but his case fell apart last […]
STRFKR is Technicolor at Concord Music Hall
Photos by Elif Geris. STRFKR had one goal Valentine’s Day at Concord Music Hall, and that was to make its audience move. Vocalist, drummer, guitarist and more Josh Hodges introduced himself to […]
