Prince of the City: The mysterious mob hit on 1920s Tribune reporter Jake LingleHe 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... |
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Trashed: The death of Michael York and how heroin has invaded the Chicago suburbsNearly 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,... |
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Contributors |
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ContributorsNovember 2009: Bryan Smith, Joe Meno, Richard Babcock, Robert Krughoff, Saverio Truglia |
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Feedback |
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FeedbackIn November’s letters: Responding on Todd Stroger and a beef |
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Checkbook |
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Bicuspid Bliss: Best dentists in the Chicago areaHave dentophobia? Never fear. Here are 40 of the finest dentists in the Chicago area |
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Books |
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America's Game: On James McManus' new book, Cowboys Full: The Story of PokerFrom 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 |
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Arena: Page Two |
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Schindler’s List: Tom Dart Rescues Lawyers |
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Playing Keepaway: Why D.C. Democrats are so unsure about Alexi Giannoulias |
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Cheers |
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Social Networking: Old Town SocialA newcomer aims to turn chuggers into urban sophisticates |
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Arena |
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Bitten!: Chicago-area vampire enthusiastsThe 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 |
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Sales Check: A roundup of November’s sales, store openings, and shopping news |
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Workshop: Annie Novotny opens a store in Pilsen |
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Eccentric Company: On composer/lyricist Andrew LippaAndrew Lippa embarks on his spookiest project yet |
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Rock and Role: Jon Langford inspires All the Fame of Lofty DeedsThe musician Jon Langford inspires a play |
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The Insider: Tim DaisyFive 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). |
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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. |
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Deal Estate |
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Trio Trouble: Three-bedroom condos a tough sell downtownLate-summer study by Appraisal Research Counselors says the three-bedroom condo has been the hardest hit |
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Deal Estate Condos |
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Off The Shelf: Developer hopes price cut sells condos at Winnetka’s Library Plaza |
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Diminished Expectations: Rehabber Ron Kozil laments lost profits at Mozart Manor |
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Mini Review: The Cellar in Evanston |
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Bill Kim’s Belly Shack opens in Logan Square |
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Budget Beat: Abuelo’s Mexican Grill in Pilsen |
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Singled Out: Randal Jacobs grills Hibachi Chicken Wings at Elate |
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Burgers: Edzo’s Burger Shop & DMK Burger BarTwo new burger projects by People Who Get It |
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Pizza: Nella Pizzeria NapoletanaNella Grassano takes thin-crust pizzamaking to the next level |
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Pour: 2007 Cousiño Macul Antiguas ReservasMore like a restrained Bordeaux than a flashy Napa cab |
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Chicago Guide |
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Role Call: A Who’s Who in Court Theatre’s production of The Mystery of Irma Vep |
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Outer Drive |
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The Lab MystiqueA place where every five-year-old intimidates me |
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