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FLASH: Justice Dept seeks to dismiss Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn Trump Admin acknowledges: "Damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 was the result of flawed installation by the contractor"

Chicagoans are rallying to help dislodge a boat stuck on North Avenue Beach, but it remains stuck. blockclubchi.co/4pOV15P

I wanted to learn more about how Spotify’s data plays a role in live music for my newest @chicagoreader.com feature. I ended up writing more about Instagram.

I did not know that CHA's Matt Brewer, who is currently running for mayor, is also co-owner of The Wiener’s Circle

Is the Internet panopticon going to ruin live music too?  Social media and streaming have changed who can book shows and how. Those new incentives might even convince a local band to play a hot-dog joint. by Leor Galil @imleor.bsky.social chicagoreader.com/music/music-...

Smashing Pumpkins bring out Greg Brady at Lollapalooza aftershow

Pictures of beavers inside the Crafty Beaver hardware store on Lawrence Avenue

Plus: New York label Fire Talk launches its concert-finding app in Chicago, the G.E.T.O. DJz throw a daylong west-side house-music party, and more. https://bit.ly/4c9Hosa

Scoop: I’m told that Ross Douthat is exiting The NYT and is expected to take a role at “60 Minutes.” News expected to be announced soon.

chicagoreader.com/music/concer... 🔥🔥🔥 from @imleor.bsky.social about Lollapalooza, the corporate monolith masquerading as a civic good

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Happy "let's screw South Side bus commuters for two weeks so people who can afford $200+ tickets can have fun in Grant Park" to all who celebrate 🥳