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FitzGerald's earns historic status and undergoes major improvements in time for American Music Fest 2025 and more
By Robin Zimmerman C.J. Chenier/ photo: D. Anson Brody It seems serendipitous that FitzGerald’s history coincides with the birth of...
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Dr. Dan Ivankovich to host Town Hall Event in historic building in Uptown
By Linda Cain, CBG Editor Artist's rendering of the future Preston Bradley Center, with modern wing addition to the left. Dr. Daniel...
Oct 30, 2023
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Chicago Blues Festival 2023 announces lineup
Chicago Blues Festival Thursday – Sunday, June 8 – 11 Millennium Park, 3 stages across the Park FREE! ChicagoBluesFestival.us Concerts...
May 10, 2023
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Dr. Dan Ivankovich, a.k.a. Chicago Slim, buys historic building in Uptown
By Linda Cain, CBG Editor Daniel Ivankovich is known by several names: Dr. Daniel Ivankovich (a.k.a. The Bone Doc), M.D. Orthopedic...
Nov 19, 2022
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Chicago Blues Guide Newsletter Jan. 2022
New Contest: Win prizes from Bob Corritore & Vizztone! Buddy Guy/ photo: Roman Sobus DATELINE: January 19, 2022 “Dearly Beloved/ we are...
Jan 18, 2022
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Grants & Resources for Musicians Impacted by COVID-19
An updated listing of resources available to musicians and music venues during the ongoing pandemic. Arts for Illinois...
Mar 28, 2021
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Joseph Morganfield dies at age 56; Muddy Waters Mojo Museum gets $50,000 grant
By Linda Cain Photo: Lynn Orman Weiss Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield, the youngest son of blues legend Muddy Waters, passed away unexpectedly...
Jan 31, 2021
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Chicago Blues Guide Launches New Website
New Contest: Win prizes from Alligator Records! L to R: Linda Cain, Jennifer Noble, Jennifer Littleton (manager, B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted)...
Jan 2, 2021
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Chicago’s Blues Clubs Face Uncertain Future:
Chicago's Blues Clubs Face Uncertain Future
Jun 6, 2020
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Chicago Blues Festival Cancelled
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all summer festivals in Chicago have been cancelled, including the 37th Annual Chicago Blues Festival.
Apr 21, 2020
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Pritzker Orders Bars and Dine-In Restaurants Closed
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered all bars and dine-in restaurants in our state to close until further notice.
Mar 16, 2020
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