Welcome to The Mirage Tavern

A Tumblr by the digital staff of the Chicago Sun-Times, sharing what we're working on and what we're looking at right now.

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TOO CUTE! Zookeepers have named twin red panda cubs Loofah and Doofah after characters in “The Land Before Time." Read more about these cuties in the LINK IN BIO. https://ift.tt/2OuArWt

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Meet Sun-Times digital content producer Evan F. Moore ••• "I've read the Sun-Times since I was a kid. I consider working at the Sun-Times as a career milestone. My goal was to one day work for one of my hometown newspapers. You could say I'm living the dream. As a journalist, my goal is to amplify voices and make the comfortable uncomfortable. Telling the stories of my fellow Chicagoans is truly an honor." https://ift.tt/2vlJwYN

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Happy Monday, Chicago! Hope you had a great weekend! 😎 | Colin Boyle/Sun-Times https://ift.tt/2LMg5cE

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THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: July 28, 1992 was the release date for recording artist Mary J. Blige's debut album "What's the 411?" The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. What's your favorite song from the album? https://ift.tt/2LwdunF

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THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: July 27, 1984 was the release date for the film "Purple Rain" starring musician Prince. The movie, along with the soundtrack of the film, is the singer's most known work to date despite having several hit songs. What is your favorite song from the soundtrack? https://ift.tt/2LvLxwv

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This week on The Grid, Ji takes you to Rogers Park! This is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago with residents from more than 80 countries. Check it out in the LINK IN BIO. https://ift.tt/2JWQKYz

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Tomorrow on #FoodWeLove: @oh_em_ji takes over for @lindayusuntimes and reveals some hot tips for summer grilling. You won't want to miss it! https://ift.tt/2A87uMF

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Thanks for sharing yesterday’s paper on Instagram, @comequailaway! #Repost from @comequailaway: Pigeons on the front page!! Oh, my! #pigeonsofchicago #birdrescue https://ift.tt/2mGYzbq

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Today meet Sun-Times political reporter Tina Sfondeles. ••• "I've been reporting for the Sun-Times in some fashion for nearly 11 years. But it's the political beat that's really in my blood. It's fast-paced, unpredictable and exciting. I walk fast and I talk fast, and you have to do both to keep up with Illinois politicians." https://ift.tt/2LuWMoa

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Tomorrow on #FoodWeLove, it's all about Italian! Linda Yu talks to a Chicago legend whose family restaurant has been around for 98 years. Don't miss it! https://ift.tt/2zRfUIc

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FEEL BETTER, LINDA! Linda's wrist surgery went better than expected! She is recovering after a fall at her home and can't wait to get back to work. https://ift.tt/2L59zOv

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IT'S SHOWTIME: #Cubs' Javier Baez will bat leadoff in Tuesday's #AllStarGame for the National League team. Baez, who will join Kyle Schwarber in Monday’s Home Run Derby, is hitting .292 this season with 19 home runs and 72 RBI. Along with El Mago, Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will start for the NL. He’ll bat ninth. Meanwhile, Jose Abreu, the White Sox’ lone All-Star this season, will start at first base for the AL team and will bat eighth. Jon Lester was also named an All-Star this season, but he won't pitch since he through 5 1/3 innings in the Cubs' win over the Padres on Sunday. | Alex Gallardo/Associated Press | LINK IN BIO https://ift.tt/2NiwuTm

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Today meet Sun-Times audience engagement editor Bill Ruminski. ••• "Get it right. Get it first. The goals of news reporting haven't changed since I got into the business. What's changed is how we deliver news to readers and listeners. I'm have great memories of rubber banding newspapers before dawn and pedaling my bike all over town to deliver them. Now, it's all about apps and email alerts, SEO and social media." https://ift.tt/2KPzdXw

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Americans were asked who they thought did the best job as president in their lifetime. The top pick: former President Barack Obama... LINK IN BIO. https://ift.tt/2uesHzc

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In reaction to Trump's presence in London, protesters are flying in an oversized balloon depicting the president as an angry baby in a diaper. | AP Photo | LINK IN BIO https://ift.tt/2Ld3Bac

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Tomorrow on Food We Love: Michael Ciapciak of Bang Bang Pie Shop shows Linda Yu how to make the most mouthwatering Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. For more episodes and recipes, visit the LINK IN BIO. https://ift.tt/2L86T25

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Nothing better than summer in Chicago! | Colin Boyle/Sun-Times https://ift.tt/2L9fqOH