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Best of Chicago is the Reader ’s way of honoring the artists, businesses, and everyday people shaping the culture of Chicago.

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Organizers and advocates plan for “grave times” ahead amid threats of mass deportations and immigration crackdowns.

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A thank you to our readers, donors, and supporters who have helped us stay in business these last weeks and an update ...