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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.

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.

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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

Fresh @ Film Center

Bughouse Square Debates

Wicker Park Fest

Fork and the Road Blue Plate Special Tour

Two-Hour Comedy Hour @ Gallery Cabaret

Tarantino Double Feature @ Film Center

Beatles Celebration @ Old Town School

The Polkaholics @ Quenchers

WCR All-Stars vs. the Boston Massacre @ UIC Pavilion

Facets Night School: Reform School Girls

Sunday 08/01

Lolla Remix Live Finals @ Double Door

Fresh @ Film Center

Wicker Park Fest

Fillet of Solo Festival @ Lifeline Theater

Halsted @ Beat Kitchen

Monday 08/02

Rhythm World @ the Jazz Showcase

Ratchet @ Skylark

Fresh @ Film Center

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

Juggalos 101 @ Hungry Brain

Fresh @ Film Center

Jackie Brown @ Film Center

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

Drink & Draw @ Spudnik Press

Fresh @ Film Center

Veggie Bingo @ Hideout

Reading Under the Influence @ Sheffield's

Thursday 08/05

"JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance" @ MCA

Fresh @ Film Center

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

Metropolis @ Film Center

Lollapalooza @ Grant Park

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

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