Literary Links
Bookmarks is a new Friday feature recapping Book Club highlights from the week -- it'll also often have new content that didn't make into the Monday through Thursday pages.
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Stop! Wage Thief!
Gov. Quinn signed a bill tackling the issue of wage theft today--an issue we've covered in the past.
Home CSA Distro Points Nearly Killed
A misunderstanding with a city inspector nearly led to all home-based CSA drop-off points becoming illegal.
Immigration Law at the Forefront Here for Good Reason
Activists rallied in Chicago yesterday against Arizona's SB 1070, the same day a judge placed an injunction against many aspects of the law. Meanwhile, Fox News Chicago's Mike Flannery notes that Chicago has more undocumented immigrants than Arizona.
Tales from the Fireside
The Chicago News Cooperative profiles the glory days and the rebirth of Logan Square's Fireside Bowl in this video, featuring images from throughout the venue's history.
Blues Brothers & Bad Movies
Besides telling you whether Dinner for Schmucks is worth seeing, Steve at the Movies shares news of an awesome Blues Brothers screening at Joliet Prison, and a documentary about one of the worst movies ever made.
Steal It Forward
Author Libby Hellman describes an extremely odd fraud or scam or ...something.
Share and Share a Bike
Chicago launched its own bike-sharing program today, called B-Cycle, starting with 100 bikes in six locations all near downtown. (Previously.)
Green Drinking
We head north to Wisconsin to visit an environmentally conscious brewery in this week's Drive-Thru feature.
We're Good for Teens Young Adults
Chicago ranks in the top 10 "cities for young adults" according to Kiplinger.com.
Political Quid Pro Quo
Mayor Daley is taking advantage of the recent Michigan oil spill to get back at the state for its Asian carp challenges.
Gli.tc/h Pops
Gli.tc/h is "an international gathering of noise & new media practitioners, and it's coming to Chicago Sept. 29 through Oct. 3.
From Dropping 3-Pointers to Dropping Bombs
NewCity traces Louder than a Bomb's Kevin Coval's trajectory from high school jock to hip hop poet.
Chicago's Most Insecure Book Club
Local life coach and author Brian Vaszily has launched The Personal Growth Chicago Book Club. Every month, the group votes on one of three books in the genres of professional and personal growth. Most recently the group discussed What EveryBODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed Reading People.
I Scream, You Scream
We all scream for the 2nd Annual Chicago Luxury Ice Cream Festival! That's right, there will be a glorious festival tomorrow and Saturday night where micro-creameries and local chocolatiers practically hose people down with hot fudge and caramel. Get tickets and details here.
Archives
Slowdown
Saturday 07/31
"The Great Wave: An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Prints" @ Floating World Gallery
Vintage BIG Sale @ Heaven Gallery
Bringing Back Venetian Night Cruise
Fork and the Road Blue Plate Special Tour
Two-Hour Comedy Hour @ Gallery Cabaret
Tarantino Double Feature @ Film Center
Beatles Celebration @ Old Town School
WCR All-Stars vs. the Boston Massacre @ UIC Pavilion
Facets Night School: Reform School Girls
Sunday 08/01
Lolla Remix Live Finals @ Double Door
Fillet of Solo Festival @ Lifeline Theater
Monday 08/02
Rhythm World @ the Jazz Showcase
VHS or BETA Dee Jays @ Edible Audible Picnic
Tuesday 08/03
Rhythm World Student Showcase @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Fred Lonberg-Holm @ MCA's Tuesdays on the Terrace
Rooftop Summer Soiree to Fight Pediatric Cancer @ The Southern
Wednesday 08/04
"JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance" @ MCA
Grant Park Orchestra @ Millennium Park
Reading Under the Influence @ Sheffield's
Thursday 08/05
"JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance" @ MCA
Once Upon A Time In Mexico @ Film Center
Fillet of Solo Festival @ Lifeline Theater
Devo and Dirty Projectors @ The Congress
It Came From The Neo-Futurarium: My Little Pony: The Movie
Friday 08/06
Carrie Gundersdorf @ MCA First Friday
Grant Park Orchestra with the Lyric Opera @ Harris Theater
Dust Congress & Friends @ The Mopery
Fillet of Solo Festival @ Lifeline Theater
The Silent Film Society of Chicago presents The Mark of Zorro @ The Portage Theater
