Prince of the City: The mysterious mob hit on 1920s Tribune reporter Jake Lingle

He spent lavishly and hung out with the city's elite, including Al Capone. His murder in a passageway under Michigan Avenue outraged the city, until the truth emerged—that he was corrupt to his...

Richard Babcock

Trashed: The death of Michael York and how heroin has invaded the Chicago suburbs

Nearly two years ago, the body of Michael York turned up in an alley on the West Side. The high-school student had died of an apparent overdose after a weekend bacchanal at a St. Charles mansion,...

Bryan Smith

Table of Contents

Contributors

November 2009: Bryan Smith, Joe Meno, Richard Babcock, Robert Krughoff, Saverio Truglia

Graham Meyer

Feedback

In November’s letters: Responding on Todd Stroger and a beef

Bicuspid Bliss: Best dentists in the Chicago area

Have dentophobia? Never fear. Here are 40 of the finest dentists in the Chicago area

America's Game: On James McManus' new book, Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker

From living rooms to casinos to the White House—poker pulses in the veins of the American character. Or so says James McManus in his new book, written while he gambled online

Joe Meno

Schindler’s List: Tom Dart Rescues Lawyers

Edward McClelland

Playing Keepaway: Why D.C. Democrats are so unsure about Alexi Giannoulias

Edward McClelland

Social Networking: Old Town Social

A newcomer aims to turn chuggers into urban sophisticates

Amalie Drury

Bitten!: Chicago-area vampire enthusiasts

The second Twilight movie comes out November 20th, andTV series such as True Blood continue to suck in new vampire fans. But for two longtime local enthusiasts, vampire stories are more than a fad

Crystal Yednak

Sales Check: A roundup of November’s sales, store openings, and shopping news

Bridget Maiellaro

Workshop: Annie Novotny opens a store in Pilsen

Rebecca Little

Eccentric Company: On composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa

Andrew Lippa embarks on his spookiest project yet

Catey Sullivan

Rock and Role: Jon Langford inspires All the Fame of Lofty Deeds

The musician Jon Langford inspires a play

Robert Loerzel

The Insider: Tim Daisy

Five picks from the versatile Chicago new-music drummer whose trio, Vox Arcana, opens the Umbrella Music Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7th, at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia; umbrellamusic.org).

Neil Tesser

Double Play: The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

The 30-member group returns to the MCA for its first concert with the Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.

Nora O'Donnell

Trio Trouble: Three-bedroom condos a tough sell downtown

Late-summer study by Appraisal Research Counselors says the three-bedroom condo has been the hardest hit

Dennis Rodkin

Off The Shelf: Developer hopes price cut sells condos at Winnetka’s Library Plaza

Dennis Rodkin

Diminished Expectations: Rehabber Ron Kozil laments lost profits at Mozart Manor

Dennis Rodkin

Mini Review: The Cellar in Evanston

Penny Pollack

Bill Kim’s Belly Shack opens in Logan Square

Jeff Ruby

Budget Beat: Abuelo’s Mexican Grill in Pilsen

Jill Rohde

Singled Out: Randal Jacobs grills Hibachi Chicken Wings at Elate

Penny Pollack

Burgers: Edzo’s Burger Shop & DMK Burger Bar

Two new burger projects by People Who Get It

Jeff Ruby

Pizza: Nella Pizzeria Napoletana

Nella Grassano takes thin-crust pizzamaking to the next level

Jeff Ruby

Pour: 2007 Cousiño Macul Antiguas Reservas

More like a restrained Bordeaux than a flashy Napa cab

Dennis Ray Wheaton

Role Call: A Who’s Who in Court Theatre’s production of The Mystery of Irma Vep

Catey Sullivan

The Lab Mystique

A place where every five-year-old intimidates me

Jeff Ruby