
Chicago Reader Bike bags of note and MyTracks (think Foursquare for outdoor nerds)
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Some notes on winter biking in Chicago, bike bags, and tracking your rides. Fashion, Bicycling and Chicagoland blog post by Whet Moser

Chicago Reader How to cook an Asian carp
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If you can't beat the Asian carp, eat it. Chicagoland, Food Chain, Politics and Food & Drink blog post by Whet Moser

Chicago Reader Free screening of a "secret" movie tomorrow at Lincoln Hall. $3 White Russians, which sort of gives the secret away.
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Lincoln Hall can't say what movie they're playing Wednesday night. (Hint: It's "The Big Lebowski"). Film and Free Shit blog post by Ed M. Koziarski

Chicago Reader A Chicago jazz legend, great southside BBQ, traditional Thai on the Gold Coast, and more
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Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants. Chicagoland, Food Chain, Film, Music, Food & Drink and Performing Arts blog post by Whet Moser

Chicago Reader UKV gets an all Russian/Ukrainian candy store.
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An all-Ukrainian/Russian candy store just opened, naturally enough, in Ukrainian Village. Food Chain and Food & Drink blog post by Mike Sula

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We've got 5-day passes to Tomorrow Never Knows! January 13-17 at Lincoln Hall & Schubas. Win them here, http://www1.chicagoreader.com/win/ticket s-tomorrow-never-knows-2010/
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One lucky winner will get a pair of five-day passes! These passes include entry to all Tomorrow Never Knows shows at both Schubas and Lincoln Hall for all 5 days of the festival plus free TNK 2010 poster, ...

Chicago Reader Tonight: jazz great Von Freeman, G.W. Pabst's 1928 portrayal of eroticism and despair, Uptown Filipino seafood, and more
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Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants Chicagoland, Food Chain, Film, Music, Food & Drink and Performing Arts blog post by Whet Moser

Chicago Reader Kurt Vile plays a free "hangover cure" in-store tomorrow, with pizza & mimosas from Matador.
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Kurt Vile plays a free solo show at Permanent Records on Fri 1/1 at 2 PM. Music and Free Shit blog post by Robyn Chang

Chicago Reader A round up of free NYE events tonight
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Free ways to celebrate New Year's Eve 2009. Music, Free Shit and Other Stuff blog post by Lauri Apple

Chicago Reader The annual punk festival Ian's Party kicks off tonight in Elgin
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Some bands to seek out at this year's Ian's Party Music blog post by Robyn Chang

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If you missed Eight Forty-Eight's special "2009 in News" program this morning featuring the Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke, you can listen to it here. : http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/Conten t.aspx?audioID=39041
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ChicagoReader Associate EditorMick Dumke, Gaper's Block political editorRamsin Canon, and Chicago ReportereditorKimbriell Kelly dig deep into the most important news stories of 2009.

Chicago Reader If you're still looking for New Year's plans (or just want something to eat)
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Our roundup of parties & special events, dining, and music

Chicago Reader Miles Raymer recommends some far-out post-hip-hop from Joker, Shlohmo, and Flying Lotus.
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The far-out post-hip-hop sounds filling up my new iPod Crickets and Music blog post by Miles Raymer

Chicago Reader The Fiery Furnaces, casual dining from a Chicago fusion vet, and more
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Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants. Chicagoland, Food Chain, Film, Music, Food & Drink and Performing Arts blog post by Whet Moser
























