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Tim Norris tries to catch a chicken named Chipmonk in his backyard on Nov. 15, 2024, in Chicago. Norris currently has 16 chickens. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

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Why did the chicken with a broken wing cross a Chicago road? To be rescued, it turns out.

While Karen Olenski was driving down Western Avenue after work on Oct. 30, she spotted the chicken standing in the road, looking confused as cars drove by her.

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Blue Man Group will close in January

The long-running show that has played in Chicago for decades will put on its final...

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Review: Slow Pulp delivers an intimate and potent homecoming set at Thalia Hall

Playing from their breakthrough 2023 album "Yard," lead singer Emily Massey glided through the tracks...

Arts

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As Americans are beyond burned out, Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry preaches the right to rest

In her new book, “We Will Rest! The Art of Escape,” the author and academic says you too can flee the toxic grind culture.

Books

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Biblioracle: Dorothy Allison has died at 75. ‘Bastard Out of Carolina’ is a testament to the resiliency of spirit.

It is deeply pleasing to know that Dorothy Allison lived a happy and fulfilled adult life. Her work will endure long after her death.

Movies

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Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year

Two new Christmas TV movies have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.

TV and Streaming

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‘A Man on the Inside’ review: A retiree becomes a retirement home spy

Ted Danson plays a widower who is lonely and adrift who starts working for a private eye undercover at a retirement community in this Netflix comedy from Mike Schur.

Music and Concerts

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Chicago White Sox’s fan festival returns for 1st time since 2020: ‘SoxFest Live’ will be at Ramova Theatre

“SoxFest Live,” will take place from 5-9 p.m. on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 at Ramova Theatre, the Chicago White Sox announced. Tickets go on sale Tuesday.

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Review: ‘Annie’ at the Chicago Theatre is a lovely new production with the best Sandy ever

This is a wholly traditional "Annie," with an experienced cast and real emotional connection. And don't worry, kids, Sandy will be fine. A musical not to be missed.

Theater

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Review: ‘Swept Away’ on Broadway has songs of the Avett Brothers in a very different kind of musical

The story is rooted in "Mignonette," an album about an Australia-bound yacht that capsized in 1884, leaving four crew members trapped for weeks in a lifeboat.

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