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Air Power

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The disc jockey known as El Pistolero has helped turn Spanish-language radio station WOJO into a certified ratings hit. But his remarks about gays have stirred criticism from activist groups

Writers on the Record – James McManus

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Photograph: © Aynsley Floydh James McManus In 2000, Harper’s magazine sent writer James McManus to cover the World Series of Poker, a popular annual tournament in Las Vegas. He entered the event and unexpectedly came in fifth, won a pile of loot, and had a very different type of story on his hands. Magazine article … Read more

Phone Home

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A new cell phone made by Lincolnshire-based Firefly Mobile is designed for kids 8 to 12 years old. But its features appeal to a different, less obvious group: their parents.

Collector’s Item

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Katharine Kuh, the Art Institute’s illustrious first curator of modern art, tells her fascinating life story in a new memoir, out now, more than a decade after her death.

Why Everybody Loves Naperville

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A year older than Chicago, the booming western suburb boasts big-city amenities, small-town charm, good schools, plenty of jobs, and a willingness to tackle its tough problems. Last year Money magazine called Naperville the third-best place to live in the country—but its strongest endorsements come from the folks who live there.

The Annotated: Buckingham Fountain

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When it opened to the public in 1927, Buckingham Fountain immediately settled into its place as one of Chicago’s best-known landmarks. Commissioned by the philanthropist Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother Clarence and designed by Edward H. Bennett, a former assistant to Daniel Burnham, the fountain was inspired by the Latona Basin in Louis … Read more

Man of a Thousand Faces

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For almost half a century, Marc Hauser has been taking portraits for commercial clients, from Rolling Stone to Arista Records. In this sampling of his work, the subjects are polished yet soulful—and obviously trusting of the man behind the lens. Herein he reveals how he got those shots.