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About a Boy
By Kevin McKeough
Chicago's North Shore hardly seems the crucible for edgy punk-pop. But with a new CD that's already gone gold, and jam-packed concert crowds, Fall Out Boy has burst out of the suburbs (even though most of the band members still live with their parents). Read more
Devils’ Advocate
By Steve Rhodes

From our March 2005 issue: To people accused of doing bad things—embezzling millions, bribing judges, putting a bullet in someone’s head—Ed Genson may be the go-to lawyer in town. For years the Mob had him on speed dial. And pols in trouble (including Larry Warner, Governor Ryan’s friend and codefendant) regularly sign up with him. He’s cunning, funny, sometimes outrageous—a master of the cross examination. But what matters most to his clients: He’ll do (almost) anything to win.

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Great Grapes!
By Deborah Wilk
Want to ratchet up your wine smarts before the holidays arrive? We asked area sellers for their classes and good swigs. Read more
Classic City
By Brittney Blair, Amber Holst, Geoffrey Johnson, David King, Nadine Kenney, Kevin McKeough, Jan Parr, Dennis Rodkin, Cassie Walker, Deborah Wilk, and David Zivan
25 Surviving Treasures from Postwar Chicago—and Beyond Read more
A Quirk of Nature
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
Since it opened in Lincoln Park eight years ago, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has struggled to raise money, draw crowds, and make itself known as more than the site of a stunning butterfly haven. Will it find its own way--or merge with the nearby zoo? Read more
The Artful Bride
By Stacey Jones
Elegant and offbeat venues for weddings and receptions seal the deal by making a statement from the start. Read more
School Lunches 101
By Dennis Rodkin
In the midst of a nationwide childhood obesity epidemic, Chicago-area schools are getting smarter about what to feed students—thanks in part to increased parental involvement and a shove from new federal guidelines. What's on your kid's tray? Read more