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August 2010
Zillow Maps the Downhill Run—and the Civic Federation Finds a Silver Lining
By Dennis Rodkin
On Monday, Zillow, the online realty information service, released its report on changes in real-estate values during the second quarter of 2010. It showed that nationwide, home values were down 0.6 percent from the prior quarter and 3.2 percent from the year before. The Chicago area did better than the national average on one measure: prices were up here by 1.6 percent from the winter quarter... Read more
Raising Chicago: An Illustrated History
By Lilli Carré
In 1855, the city embarked on a far-fetched scheme to hoist itself out of the mud and gunk. On the 155th anniversary of the project's launch, we take a lively illustrated look back. Read more
Best of Lollapalooza 2010
By Sarah Collins, Esther Kang, Margaret Rhodes, and Cassie Walker
Every fest has its moments, and Lollapalooza 2010 was no exception. This year, we picked the most memorable—including best multi-generational act, greatest dance party of the year, and our favorite show for funky fan watching... Read more