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5/21/13
5:20 p.m.
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Mr. Tornado’s Magic Cyclone Machine

One of the 20th century's legendary meteorologists, Ted Fujita, revolutionized the study of tornadoes, but for most of his life never got to see one. So he made his own.

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5/21/13
2:30 p.m.
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Here Are the Best-Looking (and Most Bizarre) Airbnb Rentals in Chicago

Airbnb rentals may be illegal in NYC, but the DIY-hotel site is still ok in Chicago. Here's a look at a few standout listings.

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5/21/13
1:45 p.m.
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Why Food Stamp Use in Illinois Has Exploded

It's the economy, but not just the economy. Eligibility has expanded, states have increased participation rates, and food stamps have replaced other forms of the social safety net.

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5/20/13
5:15 p.m.
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Desiree Rogers Is Making a Comeback

After crashing as the White House social secretary, the well-connected Chicagoan returned to run Johnson Publishing Company—and now she's working with Rahm Emanuel again as the chair of Choose Chicago, the city's big tourism nonprofit.

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5/20/13
4:15 p.m.
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The Obama Campaign’s Chief Data Scientist on the Future of Civic Data

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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5/20/13
3:45 p.m.
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The CTA Train Tracker Is Really Nifty!

If you have to ride a CTA train, this handy new tool helps you get it over with as fast as possible.

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Why the Smartest People in the Midwest All Move To Chicago

Why the Smartest People in the Midwest All Move To Chicago

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.

What Chris Kennedy Is Doing With the New Wolf Point Project

What Chris Kennedy Is Doing With the New Wolf Point Project

How the former head of the Merchandise Mart plans to redevelop riverfront land that's been in his family since the 1940s.

The Kennedys Are From Chicago, Too

The Kennedys Are From Chicago, Too

Chris Kennedy is not the only member of the prominent family to show an interest in Chicago.

Chi-Slam Table Tennis Club Is Chicago’s Ping-Pong Headquarters

Chi-Slam Table Tennis Club Is Chicago’s Ping-Pong Headquarters

Here's a look inside the city's suddenly resurgent Ping-Pong scene.

Here’s How Mary Zimmerman Created Goodman Theatre’s ‘The Jungle Book’

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.

Here Are Five Summer Vacations for Chicago's Culture Lovers

Here Are Five Summer Vacations for Chicago's Culture Lovers

New Orleans. Nashville. East Lansing, Michigan? Driving or flying, great cultural destinations are only a few hours away.

Five Summer Trips for Adventure Seekers in Chicago

Five Summer Trips for Adventure Seekers in Chicago

Montana wilderness, Utah mountain biking, and Wisconsin rock climbing—it's all just a few hours' drive or flight away.

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