April 2010
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20 Best Towns and Neighborhoods in Chicago and the SuburbsWith the real-estate market in turmoil and the economic future uncertain, our in-house housing (and schools) expert names a score of top places to live right now. |
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Photos: 20 Best Towns and Neighborhoods in Chicago and the SuburbsClick the thumbnails for larger images. |
Features
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Stephanie Izard on Girl & the Goat, "Top Chef," and moreSTEPHANIE IZARD, INC.: In the two years since the curly-haired Chicago chef won a TV reality show, she has managed to turn her 15 minutes of fame into the launching pad for a celebrity brand. Her... |
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On playwright Rebecca Gilman and "A True History of the Johnstown Flood"Rebecca Gilman, the Chicago playwright who gained national prominence a decade ago with her drama "Spinning into Butter," is back with a new play at the Goodman examining a 19th-century disaster... |
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2010 Green AwardsWe asked, and your nominations poured in. Meet our 2010 class of honorees, five eco-minded innovators who aren't afraid to shake up the system |
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Contributors |
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ContributorsApril 2010: Dennis Rodkin, Cassie Walker, Christopher Piatt, Jeff Bailey |
Feedback |
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FeedbackIn April’s letters: List lamentation and the great gun debate |
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Cheers |
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Occupants of 1840 West North Avenue |
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5 more places to drink local booze: In Fine Spirits, Faith & Whiskey, Simone’s, and moreIn Fine Spirits, Faith & Whiskey, State and Lake, and more |
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Revolution Brewing in Logan Square: Bar reviewThe People’s Choice: Logan Square stages a microbrew revolution—and the masses flock |
Deal Estate |
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Chicago has highest number of tallest buildings completed in 2009High Life: The big-shouldered city still stands tall |
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Priciest unit sold at Lucien Lagrange-designed Elysian |
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Northwestern prof buys bargain Evanston mansion to rehabBlack’s Law: Professor figures he can afford pricey rehab on bargain manse |
Deal Estate Condos |
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Former cap-and-gown factory in North Center becomes the Lofts at 1800Loft Graduate with Honors: An A-plus for innovative design elements at this former cap-and-gown factory |
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5014-5018 North Kenmore Avenue markdowns may lure buyers to Uptown |
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Builder Peter Allen rescues stalled West Town project after original developer leaves |
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Balsan and Ria at the Elysian Hotel: Dining Out restaurant reviewsThe Inn Crowd: Two shiny spots in the Elysian Hotel blast onto the Gold Coast—one buzzing, the other stunning |
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Chicagoans of the Year 2009 Luncheon RecapSadness mingled with celebration at the annual Chicagoans of the Year luncheon, where talk of tragedy gave way to the redemptive power of “humanity at its best” |
Hot List |
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The Hot List: 10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in April in order of heat |
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Politics |
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Scott Lee Cohen: The Exit InterviewIn one of the strangest primary elections in recent memory, Scott Lee Cohen's saga stands out as the strangest. And he's got a lot to say about it. |
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On the Odd Pairs food competitionA brewer and a chef deconstruct the art of culinary juxtaposition, step by step |
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M Burger mini-review |
Budget Beat: Big & Little’s mini-review |
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On the bone marrow trend: Purple Pig, The Bristol, Gilt Bar, David Burke’s and moreFlexible tissue, flexible dish |
Sable Kitchen & Bar mini-review |
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Top 40 |
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Top 40 Music Albums by Chicago ArtistsAs the magazine's 40th anniversary approaches, we rank the 40 best albums ever by Chicago artists |
Outer Drive |
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Eulogy for Pizzeria UnoThe Deep Dish I Knew: Pizzeria Uno, I will never forget you |
Arena |
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"22 Years from Home" tells story of one of the Lost Boys of SudanLost Boy Found: A new documentary follows one young man home |
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Best wedding gifts for springApril Showers: Spring’s most chic bridal gifts, fit for all types of stylish couples |
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Divine Consign in Oak Park: Resale goes upscale |
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The Sheet: April style must-havesA snappy tote and sassy handkerchiefs top our April wish list |
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Q & A: Madison Dearborn Partners chairman John A. Canning, Jr. |
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Face-off: The Fire's Brian McBride and the Red Stars' Kate MarkgrafPro soccer smackdown! |
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Best things to do in Chicago in AprilA cultural short-list for April, in order of buzz |
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On opera’s rising star Andriana ChuchmanThe rising diva has that rare combo of theatrical attributes: She can play smoldering or slapstick |
Sales Check: Sales, openings, and shopping news in Chicago for April 2010 |
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