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The Great Escape
By Joanne Trestrail
A lush penthouse retreat has the Merchandise Mart for a neighbor—and views that put urban life in perspective Read more
Higher Society
By Joanne Trestrail
A century-old building in a historic neighborhood gets a state-of-the-art terrace with all the comforts of home—and plenty of reasons for friends to relax and stay awhile. Read more
Choosing Lampshades
By Joanne Trestrail
Whether inherited from Grandma or purchased at a flea market, your base deserves to be dressed in style Read more
Bargain Dining
By Dennis Ray Wheaton with Jeff Ruby and Joanne Trestrail
Chicago is full of restaurants that offer good food for not much money; you just have to know where to look. We've gathered a definitive package of 90-plus great spots—ethnic, classic, nocturnal, and otherwise—where your dollar goes the distance. Read more
The Hang of It
By Joanne Trestrail
Professional art installers show us how to create an eye-catching arrangement of family photos Read more
Flower Arranging
By Joanne Trestrail
Get maximum impact from cut flowers with a few simple tools and a bit of ingenuity Read more