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“Jim and Dannie, they always had their finger on what was new and what was next,” Mark Skillicorn said. “And it wasn’t just about music. It was art, fashion — it was the first place to carry Doc Martens in Chicago. It was ahead of the curve before there even was a curve."
Polls have been closed for over an hour in Chicago, but here’s what the line at the city’s Supersite at 191 N. Clark looks like. Wraps around the block. Voters at the front of the line waited over 2 hours. Election officials said they’ve had to turn a few people away
“Bookstores are spaces people are attached to,” said Rebecca George, co-owner of Volumes Bookcafe. “People are going to want to say goodbye.”
Proceeds will go to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (@BincFoundation), with the rest helping cover the store's debts.
A group of Chicago bookstore owners is hosting an "End of an Era" sale at Gallery Bookstore, the 97-year-old Lakeview shop, following the passing of its owner, Bill Fiedler.
@colinbphoto and I went to check out the inventory and it is... overwhelming tinyl.io/BfTv
An affordable housing complex in Lakeview was among over a dozen apartment buildings turned over to the city in court. Since then, some residents have felt trapped as both elevators have been down all summer.
“I’ve given up trying to go outside.” blockclubchicago.org/2024/09…
The Music Box Theatre turns 95 years old today. ICYMI here's my story on how the theater teamed up with Rebuilding Exchange to salvage and preserve its seats as part of a major renovation to the main auditorium. 📷: @colinbphoto @musicboxtheatre @RXChicago blockclubchicago.org/2024/08…
Replying to @PatrickFilbin @Lexmurphy7
statement from Ald. Timmy Knudsen
Students are still here on Fullerton across the quad with a police barrier and presence on both sides of the street.
Students with the DePaul Divestment Coalition are still on the quad on day 14 of the encampment. Despite a breakdown in talks between students and the university, tents are still up. Haven’t seen any police presence. Students are cleaning up and preparing for the rain later today

















