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Erica Thompson
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Features Writer, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago
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Gadgets, AI, Internet Of Things , Cloud, Big Data , Blockchain, Cybersecurity , Business News
I no longer cover education, having left academia in 2018
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By Erica Thompson Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified Many people know the story of Curtis Mayfield, who achieved fame with the Impressions, founded his own label, Curtom Records, and launched a celebrated solo music career. Some may even know about the Dells, who recorded the enduring hit “Oh, What a Night” on both Vee-Jay Records and Cadet Records, and inspired “The Five Heartbeats” movie. But few know about Billy Chears, who released just one 45 rpm record, “Did You Miss Me, Girl?,” in 1978 on Rockford’s Chearston label.
By Erica Thompson Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified Back in 1985, three sixth-grade girls from Des Plaines were introduced to “The Breakfast Club.”It would not only highlight their hometown, where it was filmed, but leave an indelible mark on their lives as a generation-defining film. Forty years later, thanks to Facebook, the friends reconvened to see the original cast, who were experiencing their own reunion at the 16th Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on Saturday. “It’s just been a part of my life,” Candace Ward, 51, said of the movie.
By Erica Thompson Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified Many people know the story of Curtis Mayfield, who achieved fame with the Impressions, founded his own label, Curtom Records, and launched a celebrated solo music career. Some may even know about the Dells, who recorded the enduring hit “Oh, What a Night” on both Vee-Jay Records and Cadet Records, and inspired “The Five Heartbeats” movie. But few know about Billy Chears, who released just one 45 rpm record, “Did You Miss Me, Girl?,” in 1978 on Rockford’s Chearston label.
Company Info
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is a daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, launched in February 1948 from the merger of the morning Chicago Sun and the evening Times. It has a rich history, tracing back to the Chicago Evening Journal, which was published from 1844 until 1929. The newspaper has changed ownership several times, with the most recent acquisition by ST Acquisition Holdings in 2017. The Chicago Sun-Times provides extensive news coverage, including local, national, and international events. Its content encompasses politics, crime, education, and community news, along with in-depth sports analysis of Chicago teams like the Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. The newspaper also features entertainment reviews, opinion pieces, and business news, catering to a diverse audience in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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