No Big Thing in Chicago

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I am No Big Thing in Chicago (or anywhere else).

A bust and accompanying tri-fold poster board exhibit celebrating Yoko Ono. It’s gorgeous and centered around her musical and artistic contributions and accomplishments, *not* a particular husband.
Cover of Uncle Tupelo’s “March 16-20, 1992” album.
Steve Marquette, Chris Corsano and Macie Stewart perform at Color Club in Chicago on January 21, 2026
Silhouette of Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst from the “Dreamworld” video.
Macie Stewart and Ben Lamar Gay onstage at the Color Cub in Chicago on January 14, 2026 for night 2 of Stewart’s January residency. Stewart is playing a toy apple.
Union-made t-shirt created by the Posting Through It podcast that spoofs the ubiquitous Charlie Kirk “Freedom” shirt. It is white and reads “FEMDOM” in black text; the American flag on its sleeve is upside down.
Gift set with a bottle of Licor Beirao and branded socks.
Two assholes, both of whom share no small amount of blame for the horrific position the United States occupies, convivially greeting one another.
Downtown Memphis Bike Hub. Wall-mounted and floor stands aplenty. It’s not very full but it’s also a holiday weekend.
A green envelope, the letter that shipped with the book, a Pilsen Community Books bag and the book “Read This When Things Fall Apart” edited by Kelly Hayes
A paper sign, posted on a metal utility pole; an autumnal tree is in the background. It seems newer and fresher than the signs both above and below it on the pole, which are tattered. The sign’s background is neon pink with lime green and lemon yellow dots. Written in all-caps in green lettering: “FUCK ICE”
Sparks live in St Paul 9/20/25
Screengrab from 8/28 Axios Chicago newsletter citing a Chicago trad-cath fascist blog.
Chicago Recording Company tape reel with recordings of three Sebadoh tracks from 1993.
Tape for the Volcano Suns song “Barricade”
Flyer for ICIRR rally against ICE. June 12, 4:00 PM; Ida B Wells Dr @ Michigan Ave
Box of bandages in rough shape with a piece of paper glued to its front, constructed by a grade school-aged child, emblazoned with a red cross and the words “med kit.”
Mission of Burma tour case
A snippet from the performance of Lia Kohl’s “Union Station Music.”
Lia Kohl and players perform “Union Station Music.”
Fed Chair Jerome Powell at VA Dead + Co show.