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Neil LaBute’s tale of mind games probes the sociopathic side of the male psyche.
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Desiree Rogers Is Making a Comeback
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Rayid Ghani left Accenture to lead Obama for America’s data analytics team. Now he’s going to the University of Chicago to change how cities, nonprofits, and governments use information.
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The bill drafted by Kwame Raoul is strict, but it’s moderate— at least, the rules are similar to other states’ laws. Could HB 183 be a plausible compromise?
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This preview visit to the much-anticipated exhibition showed how Gates planned his “activation” of the MCA’a atrium.
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Arrests for domestic battery are almost as frequent as drug charges. And violence at home leads to violence on the streets.
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There are house walks, great deals on vintage, and new work by local artists.
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Chef Federico Comacchio is a fine reason to return to this River North standby.
Found Review: This Feels Like a Fantastic Dinner at a Friend’s House
With giddy good spirits and fried oyster tacos, Amy Morton’s north-suburban charmer earns two stars.
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Here Are Some Great Summer Road Trips You Can Take From ChicagoWith drive times under a couple of hours, these are the staff's favorite out-and-back excursions from the city. |
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Five Great Food Vacations for Chicago Travelers With an AppetiteThe best summer getaways for the city's foodies are on the west coast, around our region, and in Canada. Be there (and be hungry) in 4 hours or less. |
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Here Are Five Summer Vacations for Chicago's Culture LoversNew Orleans. Nashville. East Lansing, Michigan? Driving or flying, great cultural destinations are only a few hours away. |
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This Secret Garden in Lake View Looks Like an Extra-Large Slice of HeavenHigh walls hide away the leafy, romantic oasis behind a graystone on Barry Avenue. |
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Why the Smartest People in the Midwest All Move To ChicagoEdward McClelland explains how Chicago rose above the Rust Belt cities to become the undisputed star of the Midwest, in an excerpt from his new book, Nothin' But Blue Skies. |
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Theaster Gates: The Rise of an Unconventional Art StarTheaster Gates believes that good art can rescue bad neighborhoods. Here’s how he has convinced the international art world to buy into his vision. |
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Here’s How Mary Zimmerman Created Goodman Theatre’s ‘The Jungle Book’It took the Disney film, Kipling's text, and two trips to India to get the story right. |
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Someone Paid $829,900 in Cash on the First Day This Ukrainian Village Home Went Up For SaleA buyer ponied up the money in a flash once this immaculate, 4,000 square foot, 11-year-old home hit the market. |
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What Chris Kennedy Is Doing With the New Wolf Point ProjectHow the former head of the Merchandise Mart plans to redevelop riverfront land that's been in his family since the 1940s. |
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