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KRUI’s Riot Fest 2025 Recap

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A celebration took place in Chicago this September. The 20th edition of Riot Fest has come and passed, and while still covered in a layer of dirt and sweat, next year’s edition can’t come soon enough.

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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

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Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

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When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

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This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.

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Escape to Africa-Part Two

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Martha keeps thinking of the events of the past day and needs a distraction. Will she be able to find it thousands of feet in the air? Continue the journey with them as they make their way around the world doing something what they’ve been waiting months to do. Image via: parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com

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Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

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Director, Tony Stone’s latest feature-length documentary, Peter and the Farm, is an exquisite character study of a small-time, organic farmer trying to navigate his present situation that is so deeply hindered by his past. Featured Image via Film Society of Lincoln Center

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Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

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Introducing Fresh Bread Film Review, a column created by Lily Goodman dedicated to reviewing independent and lesser-streamed films. First up for analysis, Jacob Aaron Estes’ breakout film, Mean Creek. Featured Image via reelingreviews.com

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