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Get in the Holiday Spirit at Festive Bar Pop-Ups

By Anthony Todd
This year’s themes include Harry Potter, ski lodges, and more Read more

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Where to Eat
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Best of Chicago
A Getaway
How to Make Mindy Segal’s Holiday Shortbread
Photo Essay: Chicago’s Storefronts After Dark
Five Properties for Sale in Lincoln Park
The Voice of Cookie Monster Lives in Chicago
Freemasons Still Support Chicago Communities
By Edward Robert McClelland
Masonic temples were built to last, and they now house everything from lofts to restaurants. Read more
Phil Ponce: “I Didn’t Want to Be Broke”
Interview by Mike Thomas
The former Chicago Tonight host, 73, on growing up poor, quitting acting, and dealing with anxiety. Read more
Freemasons Still Support Chicago Communities
By Edward Robert McClelland
Masonic temples were built to last, and they now house everything from lofts to restaurants. Read more
Phil Ponce: “I Didn’t Want to Be Broke”
Interview by Mike Thomas
The former Chicago Tonight host, 73, on growing up poor, quitting acting, and dealing with anxiety. Read more
How to Make Mindy Segal’s Holiday Shortbread
Photo Essay: Chicago’s Storefronts After Dark
Five Properties for Sale in Lincoln Park
The Voice of Cookie Monster Lives in Chicago
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The Tribune Has Turned Blue
By Edward Robert McClelland
Colonel McCormick's paper long endorsed Republican candidates, but now its editorial board has tipped its cap to all Democrats this election season. Read more
What to Know About: The Amendment to Make Illinois Union Friendlier
By Edward Robert McClelland
As other Midwestern states restrict labor’s power, an amendment on the Illinois ballot would further protect it here. Read more
DeMar DeRozan’s Discomfort Zone
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Dining & Drinking
Get in the Holiday Spirit at Festive Bar Pop-Ups
By Anthony Todd
This year’s themes include Harry Potter, ski lodges, and more Read more
Get in the Holiday Spirit at Festive Bar Pop-Ups
How to Make Mindy Segal’s Holiday Shortbread
Charlie Trotter’s Legacy Revealed
The Menu Captures Fine Dining Pretension
Taco Boom's Quesabirria Lives Up to the Hype
How to Make Mindy Segal’s Holiday Shortbread
Charlie Trotter’s Legacy Revealed
The Menu Captures Fine Dining Pretension
Taco Boom's Quesabirria Lives Up to the Hype
Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table

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City Life
Freemasons Still Support Chicago Communities
By Edward Robert McClelland
Masonic temples were built to last, and they now house everything from lofts to restaurants. Read more
Photo Essay: Chicago’s Storefronts After Dark
For photographer Dave Jordano, Chicago’s storefronts are best seen after dark. Read more
The Day a 737 Crashed Into West Lawn
The Beat Goes On in Hermosa

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Real Estate
Five Properties for Sale in Lincoln Park
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Phil Ponce: “I Didn’t Want to Be Broke”
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The Voice of Cookie Monster Lives in Chicago
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DeMar DeRozan’s Discomfort Zone
By Nick Greene
The Bulls star is coming off the best season of his career, but he won’t stop his pursuit of greatness — no matter how painful it gets. Read more
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