By Donald G. Evans   Chicago’s literary community stands as one of the most productive and supportive in the entire world, and they prove it each and every day, including and maybe most importantly during times of crisis. Here is quick rundown of a few initiatives I’ve stumbled…

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Scholars, Artists and Family to be Present What: CLHOF's 5th Annual Induction Ceremony When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, 7–9 p.m. Where: Roosevelt University's Ganz Hall, 430 S. Michigan Ave., 7th Floor How: Register to Ensure Your Seating PROGRAM Rick Kogan — Opening Remarks Herbert…

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The official list is now complete: a total of 42 authors, including 12 first-timers, will be considered for induction later this year. Top candidates for the Class of 2014 include Edgar Lee Masters, Shel  Shel Silverstein Silverstein and David Hernandez, all of whom were named on three separate…

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The American Writers Museum's new exhibit From Our Neighborhoods: Four Chicago Writers Who Changed America features two-thirds of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame's inaugural inductee class. The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame has contributed to the curation of the exhibit and is a co-sponsor…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NELSON ALGREN! Tonight, for the 25th straight year, the Nelson Algren Committee will celebrate the author’s birthday at 2418 W. Bloomingdale. It’s open to the public, with a suggested donation to the committee of ten bucks (five for students). The party, which runs from 7…

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