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Review: Forbidden Fruits
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Review: Forbidden Fruits
Forbidden Fruits in wide release in theaters The post Review: <i>Forbidden Fruits</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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Person fatally struck by Metra train near Geneva station causing extensive delays
A person was fatally struck by a Metra train causing extensive delays in the west suburbs Thursday morning. Inbound Union Pacific West train #18 hit the person near the Geneva station, 328 Crescent Pl., around 6 a.m., according to Metra officials. The person was pronounced dead at the scene, officia
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Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and driving
The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally.
1mo agoby Eleanor Klibanoff, Texas Tribune, Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune, Renzo Downey, Texas Tribune
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Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and driving
The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally.
1mo agoby Eleanor Klibanoff, Texas Tribune, Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune, Renzo Downey, Texas Tribune
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Beyond Film Fest, The Biggest Genre Festival In US, Makes Its Chicago Debut This Weekend
The festival is bringing 31 features to the Music Box, including the new Bob Odenkirk action film “Normal” and a 4K restoration of the 2008 film “Speed Racer.”
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Beyond Film Fest, The Biggest Genre Festival In US, Makes Its Chicago Debut This Weekend
LAKEVIEW — There’s no paucity of film programming in Chicago; April alone sees the return of the Chicago Latino Film Festival and the Chicago Palestine Film Festival. This weekend the festival scene expands in a significant way — and in a manner that may put Chicago’s film-loving audience on a bigge
1mo agoby Zachary Lee
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State’s Attorney’s Refusal To Drop Charges Against Nonviolent ICE Protesters A ‘Waste’ Of Resources, Some Say
Over the past month, prosecutors have dropped charges against the majority of protesters arrested by local police outside the federal facility in Broadview. But 20 cases are still pending — and those protesters are asking why.
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State’s Attorney’s Refusal To Drop Charges Against Nonviolent ICE Protesters A ‘Waste’ Of Resources, Some Say
CHICAGO — Cook County prosecutors on Wednesday dropped charges against 19 protesters who were arrested outside of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Broadview in the fall. They were the latest Broadview protest cases dismissed in recent weeks. In early February, prosecutors
1mo agoby Mina Bloom
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'Springlike storms' bring threat of gusty winds, hail, flash flooding and warmer temps to Chicago area
Rounds of "spring-like storms" could potentially bring winds up to 70 mph, 70-degree temperatures, hail, flash flooding and an isolated tornado to the Chicago area Thursday. While some rainfall has already reached the area Thursday morning, the best chance for severe weather will be from about 3 p.m
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Hospital struggled to treat patients months before closing
Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: West Suburban Medical Center owner Dr. Manoj Prasad defends his leadership of the now-closed hospital — but inspection reports show it was struggling to care for patients and keep the heat on. 🗞️ Plus: More Chicago Housing Authority turmoil, a local engineer helps
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Fall-Themed October Cafe Opens 2nd Northwest Side Location In Gladstone Park
Audrey Borden and Michelle Gonzalez have replicated the menu and cozy autumnal vibes of their original Norwood Park cafe, which they opened in 2023.
1mo agoby Molly DeVore
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Fall-Themed October Cafe Opens 2nd Northwest Side Location In Gladstone Park
GLADSTONE PARK — Audrey Borden said she wants customers to feel like they’re stepping into an autumnal cabin when they visit October Café’s newest location. Located in the former Smak-Tak restaurant at 5961 N. Elston Ave., the coffee shop is filled with wood paneling and plenty of fall d
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24 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Green City Market, Comedy Shows And Bike Rides
You can also shop a kids vendor market, go to an art opening or volunteer at a community cleanup ahead of Earth Day later this month.
1mo agoby Lucia Preziosi
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24 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Green City Market, Comedy Shows And Bike Rides
CHICAGO — Spring activities are in full swing in Chicago, even if the weather hasn’t gotten the memo yet. The city is welcoming April with the opening day of the Green City Market, a bike ride through the South Side and a new comedy show debuting at Cosmic Underground Theater. You can catch mo
1mo agoby Lucia Preziosi
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Sheep Cult Comics Brings A ‘Wonderland’ Of Books, Zines — And Sheep Sculptures — To Wicker Park
Emma Akins and Trevor Hormel have built a creative menagerie of comics, books and indie publications on Milwaukee Avenue. It's housed in a handmade labyrinth of sheep structures and reading nooks.
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Sheep Cult Comics Brings A ‘Wonderland’ Of Books, Zines — And Sheep Sculptures — To Wicker Park
WICKER PARK — An independent comic and book store featuring a labyrinth of handmade shelves, seating alcoves and interactive offerings — replete with statues of sheep heads and other ovine-themed designs — is now open in Wicker Park. Sheep Cult Comics, 1632 N. Milwaukee Ave., held a grand opening in
1mo agoby Quinn Myers
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Chicago Labor Day Parade And Eddie Fest Returning To Its East Side Origins
The parade and fest — a celebration of the Chicago labor movement named for renowned labor activist and Southeast Sider Ed Sadlowski — will return to the 10th Ward after three years in Pullman.
1mo agoby Maxwell Evans
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Chicago Labor Day Parade And Eddie Fest Returning To Its East Side Origins
EAST SIDE — Chicago’s Labor Day parade will return to the Southeast Side for the first time since 2022, officials announced this week. The Labor Day Parade will take place in the 10th Ward after three years in Pullman, Ald. Peter Chico (10th) and the Chicago Federation of Labor said Wednesday.
1mo agoby Maxwell Evans
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‘Spend In The Black’ To Bring Over 100 Black-Owned Vendors To 75th Street Saturday
Rev. Charlie E. Dates and Ald. William Hall hope to top the success of last year’s inaugural event, which saw neighbors spend more than $1 million at businesses and pop-ups on the corridor.
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