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Edward 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.
by Edward McClelland
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The 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.
by Elaine Glusac, Nina Kokotas Hahn, and Lauren Viera
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Theaster Gates believes that good art can rescue bad neighborhoods. Here’s how he has convinced the international art world to buy into his vision.
by Cassie Walker Burke and Elly Fishman
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Here's a preview of new restaurants coming to town this spring and beyond. Stay hungry.
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Reno, Oiistar, En Hakkore, and seven more tasty new places to eat on the cheap.
by Joanne Trestrail
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There are high hopes at Wrigley for the 23-year-old slugger.
by Bryan Smith
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Only 132 of Chicago's 507 murders were solved last year. Why is the Chicago Police Department struggling to bring so many killers to justice?
by Noah Isackson
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Nearly two years after Rahm barreled into office, aldermen are still rubber-stamping everything he wants. Here's why the trend is so troubling for Chicago's citizens.
by Steve Rhodes
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by Steve Hendershot, Bryan Smith, Cassie Walker Burke, and Elly Fishman
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In an excerpt from his new book (due out March 19), the Bosnian refugee turned literary star lists what he loves about his adopted hometown.
by Emmet Sullivan
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