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Three to See: Double Take

Chicago Public Radio's Matt Cunningham revisits three cultural events you still have time to check out.

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Batman's Kind of Town

A look at how Chicago became Gotham City.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Some Illinois Historic Sites Could Close

Historic sites in Illinois could close this year.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by City Room

'The Dark Knight' Hits Chicago Theaters

Local reaction to The Dark Knight.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by City Room

Old School Artist Cleveland Dean

Local artist takes his work to the streets.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Gianofer Fields

Landmarks Illinois Has New President

The economy and post-World War II buildings are among challenges for preservationists.

Posted on 7.14.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Diversity in Chicago Neighborhoods

New Study Looks at Chicago Neighborhoods

Posted on 7.13.2008 by Gianofer Fields

School of the Art Institute Gets New President

The School of the Art Institute gets a new president.

Posted on 7.11.2008 by City Room

Three to See: The Art of Spectacle

Each week, Chicago Public Radio’s Matt Cunningham brings us three cultural options. This week they are close to home.

Posted on 7.11.2008 by Matthew Cunningham

Arts from Ancient Kingdom Come to Chicago

Royalty and local Chicago immigrants hope to bring the artifacts to Benin someday.

Posted on 7.10.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Newly-Acquired Harden to Pitch for Cubs this Weekend

Pitcher Rich Harden is now a Chicago Cub.

Posted on 7.9.2008 by City Room

'Jersey Boys' Goes Smoke-Free

Chicago's 'Jersey Boys' goes smoke-free.

Posted on 7.8.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

Immigration Exhibit Opens

Organizers time new show for the Fourth of July.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

City Officials Hope Tiffany Dome Restoration is Just the Start

Cultural affairs officials want to make Chicago a center for the decorative arts.

Posted on 6.30.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Huge Tiffany Dome Reopens for Business

Workers cleaned more than 30,000 pieces of glass, by hand.

Posted on 6.30.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Have Purse Will Travel

Find Out if Women Really Carry Hell in Their Handbags

Posted on 6.27.2008 by Gianofer Fields

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