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Local artist brings ‘Paradise’ back to Chicago with latest showcase

Local artist brings ‘Paradise’ back to Chicago with latest showcase

Chicago artist King Rello brought his “Late Nights in Paradise” art show to the city, showcasing his pop art renditions of modern nude portraiture and clothing designs filled with palm trees and hotels. A local venue called Canvas hosted the event in April. Guests were allowed to drop their coats and pick up a complimentary […]

Former Gov brings term limit referendum campaign to West Side

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Former Gov brings term limit referendum campaign to West Side

    Former Governor Pat Quinn brought his referendum campaign to term limit the mayor of Chicago to the city’s West Side Wednesday. Quinn spoke with elders and community residents at the Austin Senior Satellite Center, 5071 W. Congress Pkwy. Quinn, a resident of Galewood, which is located in northwest Austin, launched his petition drive, […]

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‘Karaoke Rap’ lounge in Wicker Park delighting music lovers

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‘Karaoke Rap’ lounge in Wicker Park delighting music lovers

In Chicago’s Wicker Park community, a tall grey building blends into the weekend nightlife perfectly, home to a restaurant and lounge called Jerry’s. You might miss if it wasn’t for its signature neon rooster resting atop the lounge’s orange logo.  Jerry’s hosts many entertainment nights, their most popular being Original Rap Karaoke. Entering the building is […]

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Open Books marks 10 years of helping Chicago’s underprivileged schools

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Open Books marks 10 years of helping Chicago’s underprivileged schools

Margot Horn picked up one of many books stacked haphazardly along a plastic table and traded it for a smaller paperback one. She said that she has already read most of the books sitting in front of her and she’s ready for more. “I like mysteries and I’m looking for paperbacks to take back on […]

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