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December 2008
DIY-conomics
By Beth Marino
What do you really save when you do it yourself? A pseudoscientific experiment Read more
Turf War
By Debra Pickett
A band of hard-charging Lincoln Park activists scuttled the Latin School’s deal for priority use of a new soccer field on public parkland. But, in the end, did anyone really win? Read more
Dining Out: Dream Teams
By Dennis Ray Wheaton
Take a seasoned chef, put him in a modern space with a slick bar, and turn him loose. Two new spots follow the tried-and-true formula Read more
Soul Food
Our dining editor, Penny Pollack, dishes on her favorite cookbooks from 2008 Read more
I’ll Pass, Thanks
By Jeff Ruby
If you've been thirsting for plagues, taxi driver stories, and miracle food in The Closer, you're not alone Read more
Second Look
The original cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 is back with a new name and a new DVD series Read more
Local Jeweler Launches Online
By Katherine Lee

Decorative Arts

At the end of November, Sonia Barrett, a Wicker Park resident and photographer, launched her handmade jewelry line Damen + Division on the Web at damen-division.com. Barrett’s collection features quirky items such as necklaces made of twisted silk and crimson twine ($125), bejeweled drop earrings (from $40), a skull charm bracelet dotted with gems ($125), and a gold braided headband ($25, now...

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