Read Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa’s letter announcing retirement
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Read Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa’s letter announcing retirement

Chicago White Sox manager and Hall of Famer Tony La Russa announced his retirement this week. La Russa cited medical issues for his retirement. The White Sox are set to finish the regular season on Wednesday in a game against their division rival the Minnesota Twins. Although the White Sox were favored to win the…

Pritika Chowdhry’s Counter Memory Project uses art to challenge war on terror narrative

Pritika Chowdhry’s Counter Memory Project uses art to challenge war on terror narrative

In today’s world, where connectivity has increased, making the world a smaller place has left many to feel “untouched” and “unloved” by the problems of others. While social media websites have allowed uncovering socio-political issues unprecedented due to the free flow of information that did not exist prior, the challenge remains even greater than before….

Voyage is Abba’s first album in 40 years
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Voyage is Abba’s first album in 40 years

After all these years, Abba still sounds like Abba. Although their breakup was always rumored all these years, Abba had never officially split up but rather took some time to live their lives before the band shined once again. Forty years later, Björn, Agnetha, Anni-frid, and Benny have returned to the scene with the release…

Mexican American coming-of-age documentary Fruits of Labor is out today
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Mexican American coming-of-age documentary Fruits of Labor is out today

Get a glimpse into the life of a high school girl who seeks the perfect balance between her life and helping her family. PBS’ POV has announced the release of Fruits of Labor, a documentary on the life of Ashley Solis. Ashley is a high school senior who must balance academics and supporting her family…

Let the Chicago Bears move to the suburbs
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Let the Chicago Bears move to the suburbs

See? You can fill Soldier Field without the Bears. The Chicago Bears have dropped hints of a possible move from Soldier Field to the suburbs for weeks. They are one step closer with the announcement that they intended to purchase the Arlington International Racetrack in Arlington Heights. Let’s make one thing clear: the city of…

Radiohead is back with a new music video for “If You Say The Word”
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Radiohead is back with a new music video for “If You Say The Word”

The song is on Kid Amnesiae, Radiohead’s next album of obscure recordings from the early 2000s, which will be released in November. We are slowly approaching the end of 2021, a year that has left us with our eyes wide open. And it appears that, at least on the musical front, we will continue to…

Showtime donates $500K for South and West Side beautification and art projects
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Showtime donates $500K for South and West Side beautification and art projects

Mayor Lightfoot has announced donations from Showtime to Greencorps Chicago, a green job training program, and the Chicago Public Art Group. The donation focuses on areas where The Chi is filmed. Chicago’s mayor joined Puja Vohra, Showtime’s Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, and cast members from its Chicago-based show The Chi, as well…

Encanto teaser trailer out now as animated film hits theaters and Disney+ this fall
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Encanto teaser trailer out now as animated film hits theaters and Disney+ this fall

After several months of speculation, Disney has finally announced the release window for the animated film Encanto. They also just debuted a new teaser trailer. With the passage of time, Disney has sought to adapt to changes in consumer behavior, both in terms of material watching and the tales that must be presented to keep…

Jax Anderson releases Bigger Picture, Say I Do from Songs For Every Condition album
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Jax Anderson releases Bigger Picture, Say I Do from Songs For Every Condition album

Detroit singer Jax Anderson continues her streak of dual releases from her upcoming album, Songs For Every Condition. The first song from the Happy condition, “Bigger Picture,” features VÉRITÉ and contains a music video made by Jax. The song is coupled with “Say I Do” from Side B Hopeful (with MisterWives & Curtis Roach) and…

Blink-182 lead singer Mark Hoppus battling cancer
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Blink-182 lead singer Mark Hoppus battling cancer

Mark Hoppus, the lead singer of the rock band Blink-182, told fans today that he is battling cancer. “For the past three months, I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. I have cancer. It sucks and I’m scared, and at the same time, I’m blessed with incredible doctors and family and friends to get me through…