January 2008
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Chicago's Top DoctorsIn cooperation with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., we present a list of 355 of the area's best physicians in 56 different medical specialties. In addition, seven doctors weigh in on a wide variety... |
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Weddings: Earth AngelEthereal and light, a bride in all white rises to the occasion luminous and lovely |
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The Smoking GunAt the turn of the 20th century, the country's most famous antismoking crusader was a sharp-tongued, stern-faced zealot from Chicago who nearly succeeded in achieving a statewide ban on cigarettes.... |
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Inside JobAs a U. of C. grad student, Sudhir Venkatesh talked his way inside a crack-dealing gang at the notorious Robert Taylor Homes and befriended its charismatic leader. Now, in a new book, this "rogue... |
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The TransformersOur Chicagoans of the Year for 2007 are a champion of the disabled, an African American publisher, a world-renowned chef, a mother who turned loss into hope, a lifesaving animal lover, a kid... |
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Don't Miss: Art from the HeartNew Zealand/Australian artist/scholar Ruth Watson makes art using salt, images of her own tongue, and other unconventional media. Hear her discuss her work. |
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Get LitWinter may be the perfect time to curl up with a good read, but even better than turning into a housebound bookworm is becoming an erudite social butterfly. |
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Acting in IsolationPJ Paparelli, the former head of Perseverance Theatre, Alaska's only professional troupe, makes the cross-continental move to claim his new role as artistic director of American Theater Company. |
Don't Miss: Dolled Up |
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Arena: Money |
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Raising the Bar (Bill)The U.S. economy may be sputtering, but the current trend on the club scene features markups worthy of the dot-com boom. |
The Closer |
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The UnpublishedAll the letters to the magazine that were too good to throw away, now in print |
Arena: Page Two |
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Secrets RevealedFamily Secrets Mob trial coming to bookstores |
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Lining Up for RepublicansThe GOP presidential candidates are shoring up their support. Who's backing whom? |
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Prison BreakGeorge Ryan decided to forgo doing his time at one of Forbes magazine’s “Best Places to Go to Prison” and reported to a prison closer to his family. Here, a look at the differences between... |
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Hoop DreamsNorth Shore Rhythmics, based in Glenview, is the home base of some of the country's most elite athletes. Its head coach, Natalia Klimouk, is a star in her field. So why has no one heard of it? As... |
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5 Extreme Bar Makeovers of 2007Le Passage, Cortland's Garage, The Violet Hour, Manor, Paramount Room |
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Mile-High ClubNV Penthouse Lounge features a "European flair" and a view of downtown Chicago |
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Eye on the BallThe Four Corners boys shoot, score with a new hang in the Bulls' 'hood |
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Pie in the SkyWhen Kraft and California Pizza Kitchen meet to design a new frozen pizza, the negotiations can get subtle and intense: Cut down the oregano, bring up the Parmesan, add zingy kalamata olives, think... |
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Style File: Fine DiningWe take a peek in the closet of restaurateur Emmanuel Nony, the dapper owner of Sepia. |
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Friendly CompositionThe Weisberg brothers both publish books this month. Sibling rivalry, or simply good genes? |
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How To ... Slim Down QuickWe try the Trilogy of Terror, a workout routine used by Jennifer Hudson to slim down |
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Just Do ItA new book by marital therapist Michele Weiner Davis dispels any nothion that men are the higher-sexed spouse |
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The Buzz Bin - Dana LevyA true gem found in travel and collecting |
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Shopper: Mobili MöbelNearly everything is custom at his sleek River North furniture store |
Sales CheckA roundup of sales, store openings, and shopping news in January 2008 |
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Writers on the RecordVictoria Lautman chats with Michael Lowenthal. |
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A Doc—and a DadA daughter's devastating accident. Her father's race for a breakthrough. The story behind a powerful new documentary. |
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Off TrackWe ask experts how the CTA can rebuild its relationship with a marginalized public. |
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Taste Test: To Have and to HoldPerfect-sized, scrumptious finger food is the ultimate wedding-catering challenge. We sampled the goods from six top providers. |
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You Should Know ... Sports Action TeamMeet Al Samuels and Kevin Fleming, two comedians who are making a mockery out of sportscasting—and doing it on national TV. |
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Maestro in the MakingSixteen-year-old actor and aspiring singer Maestro Harrell is one local to watch in 2008. |
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In ConcertThe ballad of Brazilian guitar virtuosos Sérgio and Odair Assad |
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The Blip - January 2008Bright spots on the month's cultural radar |
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The Party's On HoldLittle sign of work outside Burr Ridge behemoth |
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Hull HouseTragedy touches owner, who never lived in home |
Deal Estate Condos |
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West Meets EastWith Canal Crossing, developer looks to expand Chinatown |
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Growth SpurtUpscale townhouses garnish Northwest Side neighborhood |
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Making The Most Of NatureWhatever the color, "green" paint helps the environment and enhances condo quality |
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Crown ComedownMaterial Service scion accepts low bid on mansion |
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Dining TidbitsSeafood, Budget Beat, Sugar, Fiesta |
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One Degree of TrotterHere, we present a selection from the local branch of the Trotter Family Tree, with the date of each chef's tour of duty, and his or her current position. |
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Dining Out: TrailblazersOur critic moseys into Texas to pit its two finest Southwestern restaurants against Rick Bayless's legendary Frontera/Topolobampo one-two punch. |
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Rant: Plasma Screens Must DieWhy we hate plasma screens in restaurants |
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PowerhouseAfter working with Grant Achatz at Trio and Alinea, chef John Peters plans to carve his own niche at Powerhouse. |
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