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Column: Will Chicago have music and arts this summer? It will if we think small and local, and start now. by Chris Jones

We have to be spontaneous and organic, letting Chicago artists and street festivals lead the way, and DCASE and the city must with the plans. And soon.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 8:00am on January 21, 2021 ☆ ⚑

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