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Ever since I spoke to Linnea Gits of Uusi about her love of flashing a bit of unexpected neon in a minimalist and/or naturalistic décor, I’ve been liking the idea myself...
List Price: $480,000
The Property: The spacious sixth-floor terrace of this condo at the Dakota would make a nice perch from which to watch Sunday’s Pride Parade wend its way through the streets of Boystown. On any other day, the terrace is also the spot to take in a 180-degree view that encompasses Lake Michigan, the green roofs of the Center on Halsted, a neighboring police station, and the big “Chicago Cubs” sign poised above the center field bleachers at Wrigley Field...
The jury remains out, and observers are starting to get antsy, jumping when the jurors ask a question. Here's a theory as to why they're taking so long: the jury has to deal with the interpretation of a statute that's currently vexing legal scholars.
Southern Exposure
From the town of Whitesburg in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky and with an accent to match, Missy Crovetti brings a Southern influence to her new American restaurant, M...
The Sun-Times is reporting that, for the second year in a row, various CPS bureaucrats will see substantial raises over their predecessors' salaries. It makes no sense... and perfect sense.
Thunder rumbled last night as I waited to feed a parking box on Taylor Street, where I’d gone in search of what the proprietors of Three Aces are calling the “largest patio in Little Italy.” The storm was still a few miles off, so my pal Jenny and I waltzed up to the festive-looking expanse of picnic tables newly installed outside the eight-month-old gastropub and took our seats among a group of friends...
This week’s top picks: What’s new at Steppenwolf … David Henry Hwang (times two) … playwright Keith Huff’s weekend plans … plus, free poetry in a $21.5 million package
The 25-year-old former community organizer is the first Democrat to jump into the race to reclaim the seat from Republican Robert Dold in 2012.
Kanela Breakfast Club is one of those places where waiting in line for the morning meal is part of the fun. But if you just can't wait, you can make their omelet at home.
Like Father, Like Sons Growing up, the Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kyle Korver and his younger brother Klayton watched their dad form a volunteer organization that successfully cleaned up and revitalized the town of Paramount, California...
Nine days ago, Tyson Chandler was celebrating an NBA championship after his Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in a six-game series. Yesterday, Chandler enjoyed another victory of sorts: after four years, he finally sold his former home in Northfield...
Grid Chicago reports on sustainable transportation in the city; The Steppes of Chicago takes an on-the-streets look at Chicago architecture.
The cost of wrongful incarceration and the city's immense legal-settlement costs; Chicago's new gun law seems as ineffectual as the gun ban that preceded it; a Sun-Times reporter gets caught in the line of fire and returns to figure out why; and more
For more than a century, the self-made billionaire scions of the SC Johnson company, made their home in Racine, Wisconsin. The Johnson family’s Racine association started with Samuel Johnson, who moved to Racine in 1882 and, six years later, began mixing up batches of floor wax in his bathtub...
Lines of would-be clubbers outside, rows of sparkling shot glasses inside: This is Stereo, the Belmont-Cragin nightclub formerly known as Jedynka and 123 Disco that reopened last week with a new name and a fresh new interior but that still harks back with gusto—lasers!—to its disco-glam roots...
List Price: $599,000
Sale Price: $450,000
The Property: The Wood-Maxey-Boyd house, a Prairie Avenue treasure from 1885, has a new owner—only its third...
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that children on Medicare and SCHIP face longer waits and more rejections for medical care.
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More from Summer Lovin’ 2011Friday, June 17, 2011--Brittney Payton emceed the evening and presented the 20 most eligible singles at Summer Lovin'. Over 1,000 guests tasted bites from Chicago Q, Crumbs Bake Shop, District Bar... |
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18th Annual Celebration of Home & Garden |
Recipe File: Kanela Breakfast Club's Spicy Feta Omelet Recipe
Dish: The Chef at Michael Jordan’s Steak House Will Be James O’Donnell
Auguste Escoffier on Grant Achatz's Next
Best New Restaurants in Chicago 2011
The Hot List: 10 places everyone's talking about and dining at in June in order of heat
Midwest Lake Vacation Spots10 splendid Midwestern lakes perfect for a refreshing weekend getaway or a full-fledged fun-filled summer vacation |
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Golfing the Arctic CircleARCTIC BLAST: The mission: a round of golf near the top of the world. The foursome: three boomers and their dead buddy’s ashes. They’ve got one RV, a full tank of gas, and plenty of rum... |
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Bridge Bar and DiSotto Enoteca Spin Off From Fulton’s on the River, Francesca’sUPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS: A look at two new bars fashioned from surplus restaurant space |
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Five Best Things to Do in JunePOCKET GUIDE: A cultural short-list for June, in order of buzz |
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Does Chicago’s North Side-South Side Divide Come From Maps?MAKING LATITUDE FOR MAPS: Study suggests north-side areas on maps perceived as more affluent |
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Diminshed Kenilworth DealA DIMINISHED DEAL: Bought at a bargain price in 2009, house sells at a discount in 2011 |
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Costly Turnover of Scottie Pippen’s Old HomeA COSTLY TURNOVER: Owner of the Bulls great's former house takes a loss |
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Width Come True In Lincoln Park CondosSite's above-average breadth gives residents “some space to breathe” |
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New Trio Duo Deals in Fulton River DistrictNaperville-Boston partnership cuts prices and offers high-tech perks |
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The Hot List: 10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in June in order of heatChicago's most-buzzed-about restaurants this month |
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The Best Luggage and Accessories for Summer TravelPACK AND PLAY: Suitcases, carry-ons, and extras for this season's incredible journeys |
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GTCR’s Bruce Rauner Talks InvestmentsWHAT I WAS THINKING: The private equity firm chair on his biggest winner, biggest dry hole, and more |
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Seven Signs a Baguette Is Really ArtisanalBURDEN OF PROOF: True artisanal bread is made as it was centuries ago |
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Robata Cooking Comes to River NorthTREND: Roka Akor, Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar, and Japonais introduce the ancient Japanese tradition |
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Real Kitchen: A Chicago Takeout GemThree veterans of acclaimed restaurants serve up irresistible food from a North Side strip mall |
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Review: IngFUTURE IMPERFECT: Ing’s heart is in the right place, but its science is not |
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A Maui Tour From Sola’s Carol WallackPARADISE CITY: An insider's guide to the island's best beaches, hidden hikes, and the beautiful hamlet of Hana |
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Mutt Versus Jeff: One Animal-Ignorer's Experience with the Wild New Family DogI didn’t want to disappoint my wife and kids, but their peeing, barking irritant of a dog needed to go |
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Rufus Wainwright Talks Opera, ShakespeareSHAPE SHIFTER: The singer-songwriter's next chapter is a sonnet song cycle, co-commissioned by Ravinia |
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Chicago Music Insiders on the City's Best Festivals, Bands, and ConcertsAfter months of hibernation, Chicago finally turns up the volume with a rockin' schedule of summer concerts. This year could be the most exciting yet—so to help us choose the best festivals,... |
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Chicago Summer Concert ShuffleYou don't have to end a long-standing relationship with an old favorite to indulge in a fling. Here are four emerging music acts to sample on the cheap, based on their tried-and-true counterparts. |
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How Empires Survives the Modern Music MarketplaceFROM ZERO TO HERO: Lessons from Chicago artists in thriving during the digital era |
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Chicago’s Top Summer ConcertsANTICIPATION INDEX: Dave Matthews Band Caravan, Iron and Wine, Eighth Blackbird, and more on our Anticipation Index |
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Fall Out Boy Patrick Stump Forges a Solo CareerTHE POWER OF ONE: With his main gig on hiatus, FOB's lead singer takes on a new look and a soulful sound |
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