Becoming Chicago
I thought living here made me a Chicagoan. Not everyone agrees
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A Man with a Gun
Just in time for the Chicago-filmed movie Public Enemies, out July 1st, here’s a primer on the real life of John Dillinger, according to his biographer Bryan Burrough and other historians
The President's Neighborhood
Chicago’s Hyde Park has hosted a world’s fair, nurtured a great university, pioneered urban renewal, and served as both home and crucible for Barack Obama.
You Should Know … Julia Sweeney
It’s Pat!—with a new husband, a new North Shore address, and a new comedy series at the Lakeshore Theater
Cool. Comfort. Cheap.
Don’t get burned. Here are 28 of the best air-conditioning and heating contractors in the Chicago area
Feedback
In July’s letters: Criticisms of our top veterinarians article and sharp opinions on Bill Ayers
Contributors
July 2009: Shane Tritsch, Jennifer Wehunt, Jeff Ruby, J. C. Gabel, Lisa Predko
Street Wise
A Chicago company has figured out how to drill deep down for “hyper-local” news—that is, the stuff that’s happening on your street. But is there a future for this new breed of jounalism?
Singles 2009
Unlike most superheroes, our top 20 singles don’t need alter egos. We think their real-life personas are pretty extraordinary.
Home Alone
Forget us not, Mr. President