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December 2017

New Data Suggest Chicago's Schools Are Better Than You Might Think
By Whet Moser
A Stanford study indicates that CPS is better at progressing its students, from third to eighth grade, than most school districts in the country. But they still end up below national averages, because they start so far behind. Read more
Best of 2017: Best Twitter Use by a Local Dinosaur
By Janet Rausa Fuller
We interviewed the witty (person behind the) dinosaur about her feud with Merriam-Webster, crush on Jeff Goldblum, and more. Read more
Make Reservations for These Four Festive Holiday Dining Events
By Anthony Todd
Crowd-pleasing meals, historical tours, and more Read more
Eight Great Restaurants You Can Buy Gift Cards for Online—Without Talking to Anyone
By Carrie Schedler
'Tis the season for buying presents while avoiding all human interaction. Read more
Liven Up Your Winter Wardrobe with These Stylish Brooches
By Jessica Moazami
Add a little sparkle to the season with some pretty pins. Read more
10 Must-Read Stories This Week in Chicago
By Whet Moser
Teachers anonymously dish about life in CPS, TV’s most infamous (and creepy) hack, and the lost Harold Washington files. Read more
VIDEO: ZooLights Make Lincoln Park Zoo an Electrifying Place
By DS Shin
The festive display of more than 2.5 million lights is open to the public now through January 7, except for Christmas Eve and Day. Read more
Beth Stelling on HBO, Harassment, and the Weirdest Comedy She's Ever Seen
By Brianna Wellen
Ahead of the comic's return to the city that launched her career, we ask the Entertaining Julia cohost about how the industry's changed since she first went public about her own abuser. Read more
PHOTOS: A Dazzling Look Inside the Don Magic Juan Player's Ball
Photos by Adam Jason Cohen
Twista won a Lifetime Achievement Award, Afroman's beer flowed freely, and the room sparkled with bling and pimp cups. Read more
Caffe Umbria Has a Massive New Café and Roasting Facility in Logan Square
By Anthony Todd
It's 9,000 square feet of coffee. Read more
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