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April 2009
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Weekend GetawaysWhatever your passion—architecture or antiques, pro sports or history, outdoor adventures or romantic wineries—the Midwest offers nearby destinations to satisfy even budget-conscious travelers. |
Features
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Charting A New CourseFor a decade, Illinois has been experimenting with a new approach to public education: privately managed charter schools. Now, with two Chicago champions of the charters—President Barack Obama... |
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What Bill Ayers WantsThe sixties radical stayed quiet during last year’s presidential campaign, but as a prominent education professor, he’s speaking out now about his prescription for fixing the public schools |
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The Green AwardsYour nominations in hand, we canvassed the Chicago area for our most earth-friendly individuals. Meet our 2009 class of honorees, six people who are more than green—they're good. |
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What Arne LearnedPresident Obama’s new secretary of education takes the lessons of Chicago Public Schools to the big stage |
Departments
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Contributors |
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ContributorsApril 2009: Erika Dufour, Dennis Rodkin, Debra Pickett, Jennifer Tanaka, Cassie Walker, Nora O’Donnell |
Feedback |
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FeedbackIn April’s letters: divergent opinions on Michelle Obama and some second opinions on our health care coverage |
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Checkbook |
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Vetting VetsAnimal care varies by quality and price. Here are 23 of the best pet docs in the Chicago area |
Arena: Money |
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Life in the Big CityWhat does it really cost to live here, anyway? |
The Closer |
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The Capital SongLearn your state capitals, punk-rock style. |
Law |
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Testing . . . TestingWould loosening Illinois eavesdropping laws curb political corruption? |
Events |
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They Took Us ThereThe magazine's latest Chicagoans of the Year led a Ritz crowd in a joyful celebration of worthy acts |
Cheers |
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5 Bars We’re Obsessing Over in April |
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Gotta Have Faith |
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Beer MarketWall Street is struggling, but at a new stock market–themed bar in River North, the beer flows fast and cheap |
Arena |
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Mongo HomeTwo former competitors give a joint venture a second try |
New BooksEntrapment And Other Writings, Mr. America, The World In Half, and Now Hiring: White House Dog |
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Duck!In his new book, The Foie Gras Wars, the Chicago Tribune reporter Mark Caro examines the hoopla surrounding Chicago’s fiercest food fight |
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Travel ModePack a bag. We're going to show you how to road trip in style. PLUS: Check out our great roadtrip soundtrack |
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Soul SaversA concert’s mission: to revive the glory days of soul |
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Penny PitchSo far, Chicago theatres seem recession proof. So why do the biggest ones want tax breaks? |
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FoundPrecious local artifacts at the new Holocaust Museum in Skokie |
Sales CheckA roundup of this April sales, store openings, and shopping news |
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UpbeatThe one accessory you can't leave home without: a great soundtrack. We asked our editors for their favorite road trip tunes, and then we compiled a playlist. |
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First ClassA runway show celebrates 75 years of student fashion in Chicago |
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The BlipBright spots on the month’s cultural radar |
Deal Estate |
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New Deal Halves PriceHouse built for FDR aide originally listed at $10.9 million |
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Breaking EvenSellers receive exactly what they paid for home in 2004 |
After The FallStudy measures decline in home prices since market peaked |
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Deal Estate Condos |
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Putting Up The RitzLuxury residences arise at Terra site |
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Here’s The LowdownPrice cuts bring condos in line with area homes |
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Busting a GutExtensive overhaul breathes new life into tired building |
Arena: Service Desk |
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Detoxing Your HomeA smart guide to spring cleaning—for your health and the environment |
Table |
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Dining TidbitsThe Sit Down, Abigail's, Fuego, Market |
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Singled Out: Takashi's NoodlesTakashi’s Noodles is a timely, useful, and pretty cookbook |
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Pour: Domaine la Garrigue Cuvée RomaineIts lively acidity boots up ripe dark fruit and herb flavors with remarkable depth |
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Odyssey: Seeing RedChicago’s most extreme Bloody Marys stretch the definition to extremes. Here, a primer |
Chicago Guide |
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Rock of AgesA new play retells Czech history filtered through rock songs of the times |
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Under the InfluenceWe examine the influences informing the musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch |
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Harry, Help UsOur top five magic requests for Harry Potter in 2009 |
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So Bad It’s GoodSix years and several albums later, with the genre intact and universal order restored, the eclectic trio The Bad Plus returns to town on the heels of its new album |
