"You live behind a computer, dweeb" - DeMar DeRozan slams podcaster for trashing his career

"And it's weird you live behind a computer, dweeb!" was DeRozan's reply. For the record, DeRozan is a six-time All-Star, a three-time All-NBA selection, and helped the Toronto Raptors make five ...

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Chicago School Systems Transform School IDs Into Public Library Cards

Every student enrolled in Chicago Public Schools now possesses a functional library card without having to register.

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From Early Nirvana To Phish, A Chicago Fan’s Secret Recordings Of 10,000 Shows Are Now Online

Aadam Jacobs has secretly recorded over 10,000 local concerts since 1989. Now, they are cleaned up and ready to listen to for free online.

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One charged, police searching for accomplices in Vernon Hills computer equipment heist

Police have charged a Chicago man in connection with an early Thursday morning heist of nearly $100,000 worth of computer ...

Police have charged a Chicago man in connection with an early Thursday morning heist of nearly $100,000 worth of computer ...

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Chicago Public Library and Chicago Public Schools Celebrate Expansion of The 81 Club

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and (CPL) celebrated the expansion of The 81 Club at CPL’s Austin Branch on Tuesday. The ...

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and (CPL) celebrated the expansion of The 81 Club at CPL’s Austin Branch on Tuesday. The ...

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Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called ...

In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called ...

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WATCH: Seiya Suzuki highlights in first rehab start with Smokies

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki made his first rehab start with the club’s Double-A affiliate, the Knoxville Smokies.

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Today In Culture, Thursday, April 2, 2026: Krannert’s New Director | Crying Tiger’s New Neighbor | Booth Hansen’s UIC Building

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART A ...

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Illini merch in demand at Chicago stores as fans prepare for Final Four match

Fans are making plans and trying to get their hands on Illini merch as the team heads to the Final Four for the first time in ...

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Opening Day For The Smart MLB Over And Under Bets In The NL

Explore the best National League over/under win total bets this season, with sharp analysis, team trends, and value picks to ...

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Chicago’s social clubs are bouncing back after pandemic slowdown

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crain's Chicago Business reporter John Schroyer discusses the city’s social club comeback, what’s driving renewed interest, how ...

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Chicago’s social clubs are bouncing back after pandemic slowdown

Crain's Chicago Business reporter John Schroyer discusses the city’s social club comeback, what’s driving renewed interest, how clubs are collaborating to attract members, and why some nightlife spots ...

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Today In Culture, Friday, April 10, 2026: Michigan Avenue: Cameras and Candy | The Future of the Berlin Space | Radiohead at Cinespace

Leica Store & Gallery Chicago, “a new destination for photography, culture, and craft,” opens later this month at 800 North ...

Leica Store & Gallery Chicago, “a new destination for photography, culture, and craft,” opens later this month at 800 North ...

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Fundraiser for St. Charles History Museum to be held at Arcada Theatre

Onesti Entertainment will be hosting a fundraiser for the St. Charles History Museum from 6 to 9 p.m. May 7 in the brand new Club Arcada in the historic Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, event organizers ...

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The Scoreboard Fades. The Films Stay.

A fact-checked look at popular sport films, from Rocky and Raging Bull to Hoop Dreams, Moneyball, Hoosiers, and A League of ...

A fact-checked look at popular sport films, from Rocky and Raging Bull to Hoop Dreams, Moneyball, Hoosiers, and A League of ...

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Chicago School Systems Transform School IDs Into Public Library Cards

Every student enrolled in Chicago Public Schools now possesses a functional library card without having to register.

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As days lengthen, Robert Crown is hub for a host of activity

Youth soccer teams practice at Robert Crown on a beautiful spring evening on Wednesday, April 8. On a beautiful spring ...

Youth soccer teams practice at Robert Crown on a beautiful spring evening on Wednesday, April 8. On a beautiful spring ...

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AASL President’s Program Brings Native Voices Panel to ALA Annual Conference

AASL’s President Program will be held during ALA’s Annual Conference, June 25-29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 am- 11:30 am. For more information about this and ...

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CTA expanding bus service to Obama Presidential Center

The seasonal bus route that currently runs express between Water Tower Place and the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry ...

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Join Us in Chicago for ALA Annual 2026 – Rates Increase April 24

The ALA Annual Conference returns to Chicago from June 25–29, 2026, and this is a milestone year. As the American Library ...

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Extremely Local News: Your CPS ID doubles as a library card

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago ...

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Chicago Public Schools Expands Program To Allow Students To Access 81 Public Libraries Using Student IDs

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will increase youth literacy through an expanded partnership with the Chicago Public Library.

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Chicago Public Library expands automatic access to more than 315,000 CPS students

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library announced a new partnership that automatically registers more than ...

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Chicago Public Library expands automatic access to more than 315,000 CPS students with 81 Club program

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library announced a new partnership that automatically registers more than ...

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