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In 'The Amateur,' Ed Klein Talks to Jeremiah Wright, Unloads on Obama
In The Amateur, a decidedly anti-Obama book released this week by conservative publisher Regnery, author Ed Klein claims to have conducted more than 200 interviews. Barack, Michelle, and the people closest to them in and out of the White House would not talk, but Klein’s interviews with the Obamas’ former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and with the Reverend Jesse Jackson were on the record, and they emerge as two of the more interesting figures in the book...
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Massive, Labyrinthine Restaurant, Bar, and Live-Music Venue Called Untitled to Open in River North
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Chicago NATO Summit: Unilateralism, Protests, Media Coverage
What people are protesting—it's not just NATO by a long shot; concerns about NATO and unilateralism; local vs. international coverage; and more
The Loop: Is the El a 'Universal Principle of Human Organization'?
A new paper suggests that big-city subway systems around the world are all converging towards one mathematically modeled shape: a core-and-branch structure that will look familiar to Chicagoans. And it looks an awful lot like what some early Chicago sociologists thought, too.
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A Brazil-Themed Shopping Event Takes Over Macy’s on State
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Rodkin on Selling When Your Mortgage is Underwater
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Larry asks for advice on selling his home even though his mortgage is underwater.
Chicagoans on Rahm Emanuel's First Year as Mayor: Waiting and Seeing
The mayor scores his highest approval ratings from whites (61 percent) and the wealthy (62 percent), which is likely driven in part by perceptions of neighborhood crime. But "no opinion" still scores pretty high after the mayor's first year.
What to Do This Weekend: Roam the Earth in Indiana
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Best New RestaurantsChicago’s crack team of dining critics eat themselves silly and rank the top spots to open in the past 12 months |
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The Mob’s Last Gasp?THE GANG THAT WOULDN'T DIE: This month three Chicago senior citizens are set to be sentenced for an audacious plot to rob a mob boss’s home. A story of thrill-seeking, revenge, and the decline of... |
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Hot Summer BeachwearADULT SWIM: Turn heads with retro swimsuits and exotic cover-ups |
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Ready, Set, NATO!What you need to know about the world’s most important defense summit |
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Buddy Guy on Buddy Guy in ‘When I Left Home’An intimate new memoir from Chicago's most beloved bluesman |
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Rahm Emanuel’s Social Media PresenceRAHM.COM: Twitter feeds, Facebook posts, Foursquare check-ins, oh, my! Why Rahm loves social media |
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A Window into Dawoud Bey’s PhotographyA trio of new exhibitions provides a sweeping look at the portraits of Dawoud Bey |
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Pop Ed at the Art Institute’s Lichtenstein ShowWhat to see, picked by the exhibition's curator |
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The Bulls’ Secret Weapon: Tom ThibodeauTHE MAN WITH THE PLAN: The coach, not D-Rose, can lead the Bulls to the promised land |
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John Conroy’s ‘My Kind of Town’ at TimeLine TheatreOUR TOWN: In his first-ever play, an investigative reporter long dedicated to exposing abuses of power in Chicago asks us all to accept some responsibility |
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Five Best Things to Do in MayTHE SHORTLIST: Five musts from our May culture calendar |
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Q&A with NATO Host Team Chief Lori HealeySCALING THE SUMMIT: The no-nonsense public-service vet talks about the drama surrounding the May 20-21 event |
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The Parking Sticker MonsterSTICKER SHOCK: Those #@*% parking receipts were driving me nuts—until I found a new purpose for the obnoxious clutter on my dashboard |
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Market Watch: A Mansion Farmhouse in Glencoe, Plus Homes in Lincoln Park and Evanston |
How Long Does a Foreclosure Take in Illinois?Much longer than in 2007, which isn’t good news for solvent sellers |
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The Hot List: 10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in May in order of heatChicago’s most-buzzed-about restaurants this month |
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John Conroy’s ‘My Kind of Town’ at TimeLine TheatreOUR TOWN: In his first-ever play, an investigative reporter long dedicated to exposing abuses of power in Chicago asks us all to accept some responsibility |
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Suitsupply’s Natty Summer Suits for MenMAN UP: The new chain opens its second U.S. store on Oak Street this month; sip espresso on the roof as you wait for alterations |
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Sales Check: Mark Shales, Cerato, S.A. Elite, and MoreStore openings and deals this month |
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Fashion Designer Christina Fan’s Favorite ThingsSTORY TELLER: The woman behind C/FAN likes things that have a story of their own |
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Trend: Gradient-Lens Sunglasses for SummerMAKE THE GRADE: Let your bright eyes shine with picks from Wayfarer, Tory Burch, Gucci, David Yurman, Dior, and Tod’s |
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Trend: Six Great Flats for SpringFLAT OUT: Breeze around town in low-heeled beauties from Michael Kors, MaxMara, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, and Nicholas Kirkwood |
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Tour Barcelona with Tavernita Chef Ryan PoliSPANISH REVIVAL: The city is abuzz with new food and urban energy, appealing to a younger generation |
Insider's Guide |
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A Guide to Lakeshore East: Where to Eat, Shop, and PlayINSIDER’S GUIDE: Chicago’s newest neighborhood is also its newest dining destination |
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Concepts Grant Achatz Should Never Try at NextSKETCH BOOK: There are some culinary themes that the star chef should stay away from, says cartoonist Corinne Mucha |
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Planning a Taste of Chicago Wedding DinnerA groom describes how to get the food of the city to his wedding reception |
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Scofflaw in Logan SquareA Whistler vet combines highbrow drinks with neighborhood ambience |
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New: Frog n SnailA Euro-inspired Lake View Midwestern bistro bucks conformity |
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What’s Coming and What’s Cheap in Chicago DiningArgent, The Peasantry, and Baker & Nosh |
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Meet Chicago’s Blues AngelsDominican University's Blues and the Spirit symposium spotlights Chicago’s unsung divas |
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