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Three Great Artists Making Music in Chicago This SummerWe caught up with two rock stars and a Pulitzer-winning composer to talk about what they're listening to, where they're traveling, and what they like about playing in Chicago. |
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The 20 Most Eligible Singles in ChicagoHere are the smartest, richest, funniest, most beautiful people you can meet in the summer of 2013. |
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Chicago's Oldest Singles Are Getting All the ActionOnline dating over age 55 isn't that different than going out in your twenties, a recent Q&A with five seniors revealed. |
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