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Kingston Mines

by Bill Pursell -

I would be remiss if I didn't include a lot-a-bit of blues in my recommendation for late night tomfoolery in Chicago, but forget about the House of Blues and other such tourist traps. If you want to have the most authentic, carefree, and romping toe-tappingest best time from late night until very, very late ... [read more]

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