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Drill music, Chicago’s food scene and Shawnee Dez

Join our virtual gathering of journalists and strangers you wish you knew. Local Live(s) is storytelling the way you want it — honest, unfiltered and in-depth.

Uncover the story behind the story with Sun-Times reporters Madeline Kenney and Evan F. Moore, jam with neo soul musician Shawnee Dez and hear from incredible storytellers from your community.

Tune in live on Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m.

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