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Latest On Las Vegas Concert Shooting Oct 02, 2017

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LVMPD reports more than 50 people are dead and more than 400 have been taken to hospitals, after one man opened fire from a hotel room window on their open-air concert venue near the Vegas Strip.

CBS News has live updates here:

Lindsey Buckingham On Fleetwood Mac's Peak Sep 21, 2017

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Lindsey Buckingham has led anything but a normal life. He tells Lin Brehmer what his daily life was like when Fleetwood Mac was at their biggest and the pressure he felt joining an already iconic band in this Live From Studio X interview from 2006.

Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid Performances Return To Chicago Sep 18, 2017

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Every winter, a few lucky music fans enter the Fourth Presbyterian Churchand bear witness to the beauty of Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid performances. The intimate concerts will return once again this year from December 11-14.

Brehmer With Bowie: The Interview Sep 15, 2017

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Back in 2003, David Bowie released his 23rd studio album 'Reality'. The Thin White Duke discussed just that as he speaks with Lin Brehmer. Plus, Bowie gives insight into his old personas saying, "how can you be serious of it? How can you be serious of a guy who's half a dog with a red wig on his head?"

Robert Plant Reveals His Influences Aug 25, 2017

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Robert Plant spoke with Lin Brehmer right before the release of his 2014 record 'Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar' and discussed where his influences come from. For Plant, YouTube has been a great source of inspiration as its allowed him to easily connect with musicians from across the world.

Keep Your Ears Safe at Lollapalooza -- Audiologist Dr. Diane Schecklong Interview Aug 02, 2017

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Dr. Diane M. Schecklong, Au. D., CCC-A is a clinical supervisor in Audiology at NIU. We spoke with her about protecting one’s hearing at Lollapalooza, the aftershows, and any other live music events in and around Chicago. We touched on preventative methods to combat hearing loss such as distance from loudspeakers, active methods such as earplugs and rest, and the warning signs of hearing damage. She also gave a cautionary tale about a 14 year old she treated following a concert.

Len & Lin: This Must Be the (First) Place Jul 31, 2017

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The Cubs are ten games over .500 since the All Star break, picking up eight games in the standings, and now find themselves atop the NL Central after taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers in Milwaukee. The northsiders move up in class as they come back to Wrigley to face the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals. They'll do so with an improved bullpen courtesy of trading with Detroit for reliever Justin Wilson as well as backup catcher Alex Avila, who's no stranger to Chicago from his time on the Southside last season. It's trade deadline baseball, which means that the team as constituted now is likely to be the team that manager Joe Maddon rides the rest of the way.

Pete Townshend Talks Classic Quadrophenia Benefit Jul 28, 2017

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On September 13th, Pete Townshend’s Classic Quadrophenia will make a stop at the Rosemont Theatre and feature Townshend, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, and Alfie Boe as “Jimmy”. Additionally, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra and Chicago Children’s

Proceeds from the concert will benefit Teen Cancer America.

Len & Lin: Crosstown Series Set to Ignite [Listen] Jul 24, 2017

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Lin went on vacation to get the Cubs back on track, and boy did they! They've begun the second half of the season with the best record in baseball, and virtually every facet of their game has been on point. After dispatching the Cardinals, two games to one, they now face the White Sox for a home and home four-game set and then head 90 miles north to face the now second-place Brewers.

Len & Lee: Sweep Start to Second Half [Listen] Jul 17, 2017

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That's the way ya do it, Cubs. They swept the Orioles in Baltimore to begin the second half behind the strong seven innings of shutout ball of new acquisition Jose Quintana yesterday. Now they're off to Atlanta to face the surprising upstart Braves in their brand new ballpark. The Cubs will try to keep the momentum going and narrow the gap between them and the Brewers as we approach the dog days of the season.

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