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6/19/13

4:00 p.m.

chicagoguide

Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week

The Carolina Chocolate Drops play a free outdoor show, a trolley takes a tour of Bronzeville’s art district, and A Clown Car Named Desire puts on its 37th revue.

6/19/13

3:30 p.m.

domestica

The League of Women Designers Has a Sharp Response To the Word “Skirt”

The League’s first show, focused on architecture, interior design, and product design, just opened at Manifold studio in Ravenswood.

6/19/13

2:30 p.m.

cnotes

How to Wear White Pants Without Embarrassing Yourself

Hint for the guys: Try a chambray shirt like this one from J. Crew.

6/19/13

2:00 p.m.

the312

Will Harold’s Chicken Shack Lose Its Charming Inconsistency?

With plans to expand and unify the famously idiosyncratic franchises, can Harold’s daughter maintain what makes the chicken shacks so special?

6/19/13

1:15 p.m.

cnotes

Music

Spring Awakening Was an Insanely Wild Party at Soldier Field

Thousands of young electronic dance music fans converged on the stadium for a pretty crazy day of dancing.

6/19/13

12:30 p.m.

dish

A Scenic View. Food That Doesn’t Suck. What a Restaurant!

Serious Eats’ roundup of dining rooms with a view has some nice choices to try whether you’re a tourist or not.

6/19/13

11:45 a.m.

the312

Will Chicago Ban Plastic Bags?

On the day Los Angeles banned the bags, Chicago’s city council debated it—in the wake of a study that found surprising plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.

6/19/13

10:30 a.m.

cnotes

Music

Four Strange Venues Chicago Bands Will Play This Month

A zoo. The beach. And a graveyard. The locations of a few shows this month might upstage the bands.

6/19/13

9:45 a.m.

dealestate

Housing Bulletin

Rich People Are Recovering—The Rest, Not So Much

Prices aren’t rising much. Foreclosures are still a problem. But we’re finally tackling that pesky mansion shortage!

6/18/13

4:00 p.m.

cnotes

Ditch Your Skinny Jeans for These Fabulous Wide-Leg Trousers

The flowy Pummelo Ikat pants from Anthropologie are perfect for the season.

6/18/13

3:30 p.m.

dish

Finally, Someone Is Opening a Bacon Bar in Chicago

Burke’s Bacon Bar, where all the sandwiches have some kind of bacon, is coming this summer to the James Hotel.

6/18/13

3:00 p.m.

cnotes

Music

The Best Chicago Concert You Never Heard About Is On Thursday

Three bands bring some of Austin’s top young folk talent to Schubas on June 20th for the Outer City Limits Tour.

6/18/13

1:45 p.m.

the312

Putting So Many Kids in Jail Is Stupid and Expensive

There are alternatives to putting juveniles in overcrowded, abysmal jails. Evidence suggests they work—and save money.

6/18/13

1:15 p.m.

cnotes

Misc

The Lollapalooza Food Vendor List Is Music To Your Mouth

The vendor list at Chow Town is a mix of newcomers and Lollapalooza classics.

6/18/13

1:00 p.m.

domestica

Couef Is a Lovely Furniture Line and an Ambitious Acronym

The interior designers at Jamie Schachtel Interiors just launched a charming and practical line of ottomans and benches.

6/18/13

12:15 p.m.

salescheck

Here’s What’s Happening in Chicago Shopping This Week

Shop with champagne on a beautiful Bucktown patio, hit a tag-team sale on Clark Street, and get discount spring apparel at Penelope’s.

6/18/13

11:45 a.m.

cnotes

Staff Picks

Buika Soared at Old Town School of Folk Music

Concha Buika enchanted a buzzing crowd at Old Town on Saturday with her jazz-flamenco performance.

6/18/13

11:00 a.m.

the312

34 Amazing Photos of American Cities From 100 Years Ago

The Chicago photographer George R. Lawrence shot incredible panoramic images of major events in US cities from his 17-kite Lawrence Captive Airship.

6/18/13

10:45 a.m.

cnotes

Music

Mister Lies Says Electronic Music Is Really a Lot Like Footloose

The 20-year-old musician talks about his recent work and his upcoming projects. But first, he plays Chicago tonight.

6/18/13

10:15 a.m.

dealestate

Ask Rodkin: How Do Regular People Access Real Estate Sales Information?

A tenant wants to buy a reader’s two-flat. Here’s how she should research sale prices on comparable properties to determine a good asking price.

6/17/13

6:12 p.m.

escape

Get a Taste of Chicago While Camping Luxuriously in Montana

Chicago connections have always run deep at The Resort at Paws Up, a sprawling luxury ranch in the wilds of western Montana…

6/17/13

3:45 p.m.

dish

Michael Lachowicz Is the Happiest Chef in River North

The chef from Restaurant Michael has revamped Mercer One Thirteen’s menu, and he’s loving life.

6/17/13

3:15 p.m.

seen

DryHop Brewers Is What Lake View Has Been Waiting For

With craft brews, tasty foods, and a friendly crowd, the new place strikes a fine balance for a neighborhood spot.

6/17/13

2:30 p.m.

cnotes

This Is the Ideal Dress for a Hot Summer Night

Lanvin’s jewel-shoulder cotton dress breathes well and makes a statement—plus it’s on sale now!

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Cover Story

Three Great Artists Making Music in Chicago This Summer

Features

11 Bicycle Accessories You Need on a Ride in Chicago

The helmet, food, tools, and apparel that you shouldn't pedal off without.

By Jessica Nikolich and Amanda Sims

The 20 Most Eligible Singles in Chicago

Here are the smartest, richest, funniest, most beautiful people you can meet in the summer of 2013.

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Culture
	Eight Great Books To Read This Summer Best-selling Chicago author Marcus Sakey (The Blade Itself; Good People) on which titles to crack open from your beach chair this season. By Marcus Sakey
Dining Out
	This Is a Very Good Time for Tacos in Chicago Between Chicago’s old-school taquerias and its fancy new joints, there are plenty of places to get a fine taco in town. By Jeff Ruby
Insider’s Guide
	15 Great Things to Do in Evanston Here's the insider's guide on 15 places to eat, shop, and play in this beautiful northern suburb. By Kevin McKeough
Style
	Seven Gold and Bronze Cuffs You'll Love to Wear This Summer Nothing says sexy like a little wrist bling. By Heiji Choy Black
Table
	Duran European Sandwich Café: Open Faces and Low Prices Have lunch on a budget at this casual, sophisticated spot on Milwaukee Ave in River West. By Joanne Trestrail
Arena
	Chicago's Oldest Singles Are Getting All the Action Online dating over age 55 isn't that different than going out in your twenties, a recent Q&A with five seniors revealed. By Jeff Ruby
	Bruce Rauner Answers 13 Questions on Running for Governor of Illinois The venture capitalist, 57, will be on the Republican ticket in 2014. By Carol Felsenthal

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