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Lauren Williamson

Rahm Exacts Revenge on Rocky Wirtz, Adirondack Chairs in New Book
By Lauren Williamson
The former mayor spends most of The Nation City talking about how awesome he is. But it wouldn’t be a Rahm Emanuel joint without a little score settling. Read more
I'm Almost 40. Is It Too Late to Try Weed?
By Lauren Williamson
Illustration by Jakob Hindrichs
A goody two-shoes grows up, then tokes up. Read more
Four Wild Pieces of U. Chicago Scavenger Hunt Lore
By Lauren Williamson
Making uranium, a syphilis tattoo, and other eyebrow-raising moments form the 32-year tradition Read more
Stevie Wonder’s Campaign Advice to Obama: Quit Smoking
By Lauren Williamson
Skip to that and other interesting tidbits with our index to Valerie Jarrett’s new memoir, ‘Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward.’ Read more
Three Killer Outlet Shops
By Lauren Williamson
All of them with deals for days. Read more
Admiring Hinsdale's "Fancy McDonalds"
By Lauren Williamson
When it opened in late 2002, it was heralded as the McDonald’s of the future, with tall booths, mezzanine-level seating, and a chandelier. Read more
Starved for Nature? Consider Darien
By Lauren Williamson
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is the kind of place where, on a snowy Saturday morning, you could find yourself face to face with a coyote. Read more
Thirty-Nine Percent of Last Year’s Highest Sales Were in One Building
By Lauren Williamson
No. 9 Walton, folks. Read more
The Maximum-Fun, Minimum-Drama Guide to Raising Kids in Chicago
By Jennon Bell Hoffmann, Carly Boers, Meghan Murphy-Gill, and Lauren WilliamsonPhotography by Ryan SegediIllustrations by Jean-Manuel Duvivier
This compendium of insider tips, expert-tested resources, and hard-earned wisdom reveals a delightful truth: Our city is one huge playground. Read more
Notes From a Former Child Model
By Lauren Williamson
Our senior editor shares insights from her time in the spotlight. Read more
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