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The Precedent for Cutting Off the Loopon August 12, 2020 at 4:35 pm

Cordons of entire neighborhoods have happened before, but this week’s was unusually swift and in response to comparatively small-scale disorder.Read…

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When a Riot Takes Downtownon August 11, 2020 at 10:36 pm

In the formulation of Chicago as two cities, it is believed by some that crime is simply confined elsewhere. But…

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When the Government Paid Writers to Travel Illinoison August 18, 2020 at 5:36 pm

On the enduring appeal of “The WPA Guide to Illinois,” and why we might be due for a second editionRead…

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Five-Bedroom Home Lists for $1 Million Per Bedroomon August 14, 2020 at 3:46 pm

The Lake Forest estate at 800 North Sheridan evokes a castle in more ways than one.Read More

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A Walking Tour of Uptown That’s Anything But Pedestrianon August 13, 2020 at 9:42 pm

A new book offers guides to 35 urban trails around the city. We walked the author’s hometown route.Read More

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Jim Thompson’s Height Cost Andy Shaw a <em>Tribune</em> Internshipon August 19, 2020 at 6:43 pm

And other remembrances from the veteran Chicago political reporterRead More

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Five Fancy To-Go Cocktailson August 19, 2020 at 3:48 pm

Class up your happy hour with handcrafted drinks from the city’s best bartenders.Read More

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There’s a New Paleta Cart in Townon August 20, 2020 at 5:24 pm

In Episode 2 of Gourmet To-Go, we check out Carnitas Uruapan’s frozen treats.Read More

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What’s for Sale on the Chicago River?on August 19, 2020 at 7:56 pm

You shouldn’t swim in it, but it’s sure nice to look at.Read More

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Are People Really Leaving Downtown?on August 24, 2020 at 2:45 pm

Ald. Brian Hopkins warned of a mass exodus following looting on Michigan Avenue. But will it take more for people…

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