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Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesYour 2023 Chicago Election Guide – Vote For…SOMEBODY!
Citizens of Chicago head to the polls again next week to make their choices for Mayor, Alderpeople, and other key city officials.
At a time when elections can feel like an endless choice between "Same Sh*t, Different Year" and "The For Real Apocalypse," it’s important to remember that local elections matter a lot. Many of the results of decisions made by winners of these contests will show up on our doorsteps faster and more directly in our day to day lives than national ballots.
It can be hard to tell the difference between who’s running (when was the last time a candidate proclaimed they WEREN’T going to fix crime and lower taxes?), and there’s a good chance that the mayoral race and several aldermanic contests will be settled in April, a result of no candidate getting the majority of votes. But that’s why is important for voters to stay involved in the process and participate in making their voices heard.
Here are two resources to help you make informed decisions:
Block Club Chicago Election Guide
Both sites provide information about the candidates and places you can go to register. Support your neighbors and your city…VOTE!
Craig Reptile: Your Sunday Sonic Sundowner writesYou Only Live Once: Remembering Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan died one year ago today, at the age of 57. In retrospect, it’s surprising he lived as long as he did. While remembered as lead singer of Seattle’s Screaming Trees, his work as a solo artist and a frequent collaborator may have been more important and has had a more lasting impact.
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Feb 20 - Feb 26)
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday February 21: CHIRP DJ Night at The Native
- Friday Feburary 24: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Beths to Thalia Hall
- Saturday February 25 - Sunday February 26: CHIRP Radio Sponsors Lincoln Square Winter Brew
- Monday February 27: CHIRP Radio welcomes Gilla Band to Lincoln Hall
- Friday March 10: CHIRP Radio welcomes Os Mutantes to Lincoln Hall
- Wednesday March 22: CHIRP Radio welcomes Andy Shauf to Thalia Hall
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Feb 13 - Feb 19)
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday February 15: The deadline to cast your vote for the Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2022
- Tuesday February 21: CHIRP DJ Night at The Native
- Friday Feburary 24: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Beths to Thalia Hall
- Saturday February 25 - Sunday February 26: CHIRP Radio Sponsors Lincoln Square Winter Brew
- Monday February 27: CHIRP Radio welcomes Gilla Band to Lincoln Hall
- Friday March 10: CHIRP Radio welcomes Os Mutantes to Lincoln Hall
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 2/6/23:
King Tuff – Smalltown Stardust (Sub Pop)
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Feb 6 - Feb 12)
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday February 15: The deadline to cast your vote for the Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2022
- Tuesday February 21: CHIRP DJ Night at The Native
- Friday Feburary 24: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Beths to Thalia Hall
- Saturday February 25 - Sunday February 26: CHIRP Radio Sponsors Lincoln Square Winter Brew
- Monday February 27: CHIRP Radio welcomes Gilla Band to Lincoln Hall
On the Podcast:
- Mick R. interviews Anna Holmquist of Ester
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 1/30/23:
July Talk – Remember Never Before (Six Shooter)