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Jahlil Okafor Is On His Way Up
High-school basketball phenom Jahlil Okafor—a sure-fire NBA lottery pick—is a monster on the court. But to understand what drives him, you have to meet his dad. And know what happened to his mother.
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Michael Madigan Is the King of Illinois
The Democrat has ruled the statehouse for decades. At age 71, he’s as powerful as ever. But his latest moves make you wonder: What does Madigan really want?
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The Chicagoans of the Year Are Doing Great Work in 2013
You’ll be proud to know these locals.
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Nine Legendary Ideas That Began in Chicago
This city gave birth to the skyscraper, the baby monitor, open-heart surgery, and even the Twinkie.
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Six Breakthrough Innovations Designed in Chicago
A handbag that charges a phone, bike shorts that fix erectile dysfunction—seriously—and more new local inventions.
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Fall Culture Guide: The City’s 14 Best Blue-Chip Artists
Break out the bow ties—it’s about to get classy in here. Here’s a primer on the top tickets in Chicago this season.
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The Insiders’ Guide to Art This Fall
Chicago surveyed 26 artists, collectors, curators, and gallerists to take the pulse of the city’s art scene. They revealed what shows to see, what to wear to them, where to pick up artists, and Chicago’s next art star.
3 months
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The Insiders’ Guide to Theatre This Fall
Chicago surveyed 28 local drama pros. They picked 12 must-see fall shows, dished on the scene’s best and worst, and told us what they really think about the Tribune’s chief drama critic.
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The Insiders’ Guide to Music in Chicago This Fall
22 musicians and local experts in Chicago’s music scene on the fall concerts to catch, their favorite up-and-comers, and their true feelings about Chief Keef.
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