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August 2016

Eclectic Storefront Home in West Town Sells for $780,000
By John N. Frank
The three-bedroom, two-bath former photography studio sold after just eight days on the market. Read more
Did the Cubs Overpay for Aroldis Chapman?
By Whet Moser
No one on earth can throw like Aroldis Chapman, but is his singular skill set worth what the Cubs gave up? The numbers suggest it could be—if the team finds itself on the brink. Read more
Why Superhero Movies Love Filming in Chicago
By Taylor Scheibe
From The Dark Knight to Suicide Squad, a look at why Chicago is so popular among comic book blockbusters. Read more
The Top Sales and Local Shopping Events This Week
By Jenny Berg
Gallery Aesthete opens in its new home, a rare sample sale at M2057, and more Read more
5 Chicago Muslim Women Bloggers You Should Know
By Sarah Conway
After Donald Trump dissed a Gold Star mother for being silent, Muslim women (including these local bloggers) are asserting their voices. Read more
This Week’s Top Local Design News and Shopping Events
By Helena Kim
A global art auction, light display and sale, and new venue preview Read more
Alderman Pawar Considers Higher Office—and Higher Taxes
By Carol Felsenthal
"Government costs money and you get the government you pay for." And the North Side politician says he knows where some extra tax dollars could go. Read more
How to Create an Instant Farm in the City
By Sarah Watts
Sure, pastoral living sounds appealing—but also like a lot of work. Here, four ways to make the simple life very simple for urbanites. Read more
An Olympics in Chicago Would Have Been a Bad Idea (and We Didn't Need Rio to Know It)
By Whet Moser
The evidence was against it in the first place, and half the city didn't even want it. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Chicago Musical Theater Festival, Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk: First Flight, Grant Park Music Fest, Jazzin’ at the Shedd, and Kindred the Family Soul Read more
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