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Essanay The Chicago movie studio that blazed a trail for independent cinema

Essanay: The Chicago movie studio that blazed a trail for independent cinema

A historical landmark.

Liam Gaughan
Mar 17, 2026
Why does every 1990s alternative rocker seem to be a Chicago Cubs fan?

Why does every 1990s alternative rocker seem to be a Chicago Cubs fan?

The baseball allegiance is weirdly consistent.

Andrew Clayman
Mar 14, 2026
Terry Kath - Far Out Magazine

The true story behind the tragic death of Chicago’s Terry Kath

Accident.

Thomas Coll
Mar 11, 2026
Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1969

‘Green River’: The Chicago soda-pop origins of a Creedence Clearwater Revival classic

“For some reason it stuck in my head”.

Andrew Clayman
Mar 8, 2026
Sufjan Stevens - Musician

The poem that inspired Sufjan Stevens’ classic ‘Chicago’

“All things grow…”

Paulina Subia
Mar 2, 2026
Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority - 1973

“F*ck you hippie!”: A baseball brawl led to Chicago’s breakthrough hit

“Fuck you, hippie!”

Poppy Burton
Feb 27, 2026
The Rolling Stones Backstage by Bent Rej - Copenhagen - 1965

‘2120 South Michigan Ave’: The Chicago address immortalised in a Rolling Stones song

Home of the legendary Chess Records.

Andrew Clayman
Feb 22, 2026
Chicago - The Beach Boys - Split

Why Chicago hated touring with The Beach Boys: “Some theatre puppet”

Not a fun time.

Dale Maplethorpe
Feb 18, 2026
Chicago - Band - 1970

What did Chicago mean by ’25 or 6 to 4′?

A Chicago mystery.

Tyler Golsen
Jan 3, 2026
The riot that sparked three rock classics The whole world is watching

The riot that sparked three classic rock songs: “The whole world is watching!”

Prompted by the Vietnam War.

Karan Singh
Jan 2, 2026
The story of how Chicago saved Cheap Trick's career- We're game

The story of how Chicago saved Cheap Trick’s career: “We’re game”

A big thanks is owed.

Dale Maplethorpe
Dec 26, 2025
Goldie Hawn - Actor - Feature - 2024

When Goldie Hawn played Harvey Weinstein at his own game: “Don’t fuck with me”

Toe-to-toe with a monster.

Jacob Simmons
Nov 30, 2025

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