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Dyeing the Chicago River Green: Its Origins in the Actual Greening of the River
Chicago’s storied tradition of turning the river a crazed day-glo nuclear green was the inadvertent result of cleaning up the river for the 1960s construction boom, and the brainstorm of one of Mayor Daley’s powerful friends.
Illinois's Musical Tastes: As Middle-of-the-Road As You Might Expect
A survey of American music preferences by state suggests what you might already expect about Illinois—collectively we like just about everything, but in distinct moderation.
Top 5 Plans for This Week
On your agenda: The Museum of Science and Industry busts myths … Silent movies find new-music soundtracks … The Black Keys rock United Center … plus, what author Megan Stielstra is doing this weekend
Chicago Magazine's April Issue: Boost Your Home's Value
Story highlights from the April 2012 issue of Chicago magazine.
RIP Yasuhiro Ishimoto, a Great Photographic Chronicler of Chicago and Japan
The late photographer, a student of Harry Callahan and Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, ended up in Chicago because of World War II’s exclusion zones, and became an integral part of the city’s mid-century art scene.
‘MythBusters’ Rains on the Museum of Science and Industry
BUSTED!?: A new exhibit on the Discovery Channel’s series soaks museumgoers in the name of science
Chicago’s Gold Motel Is a Band For All Seasons
On its sophomore album, the sun-drenched trio strikes a cooler chord
Chicago Musical Acts to Watch
Hear up-and-comers Disappears, Hollywood Holt, and Musikanto now. You can say you knew them when
Top 5 Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: Frankenstein tells Pinocchio’s story at The Neo-Futurarium … The Chicago Flower & Garden Show springs up at Navy Pier … Robert Glasper tinkles the ivories at the Double Door … plus, what the artist Michael Fleming and his twin brother and collaborator, Alan Fleming, are doing this weekend