August 2012
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Dining Guide: Piccolo Sogno Due
      At midday, bright and lively options at Piccolo Sogno Due include the cicoria ($10) salad, featuring tender grilled calamari paired with lots of fresh basil; the bold herbal background works beautifully with radicchio and an invigorating splash of lemon juice. Read more here. 
Aug 31st
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10 things to do this weekend:
Drink craft beer, listen to live music and eat as much roast pork as you like at the Pig Roast Picnic, in celebration of SmallBar Division’s birthday. That’s just one of our 10 suggestions for you on things to do this weekend. 
Aug 30th
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Aug 29th
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A bicycle built for you
      Restaurateur Paul Kahan loves locally made, handcrafted food — and bikes, like his own custom-built, dove-blue beauty. The hand-built bike movement is in full swing here in Chicago. Read more here.
Aug 29th
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Aug 28th
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Hey, men: Want to update your look without adding stress to your morning?  Edmund Paszylk, a partner at George Greene, a high-end menswear shop on Oak Street, put together some ideas for us. Read more here. 
Aug 28th
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Why is this elephant smiling?
Illinois Republicans have a reason to be optimistic. Read the story here. 
Aug 28th
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Aug 27th
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Aug 27th
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Aug 24th
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Aug 23rd
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Who runs the world?
Forbes has released its list of the top 100 most powerful women. Coming in at #1 is German Chancellor Angela Merkel (pictured). Rounding out the top 10 are: 2. Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State 3. Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil 4. Melinda Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 5. Jill Abramson, Executive Editor, The New York Times 6. Sonia Gandhi, President, Indian...
Aug 23rd
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A look inside Rahm Emanuel's brain
via Chicago Magazine, by Paul Hornschemeier
Aug 22nd
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Aug 22nd
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Aug 22nd
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Aug 21st
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How big is the coupon industry?
“The Coca-Cola company created the very first coupon back in the 1890s when it gave out a free bottle of the soft drink. In these tough times, clipping coupons has made a huge comeback and isn’t just a hobby for housewives anymore. With a little bit of math skills and lots of patience, the art of clipping coupons can save you big money. So how big is the coupon industry exactly? This...
Aug 21st
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Aug 20th
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Aug 20th
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Aug 17th
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10 things to do this weekend:
Watch the Navy’s Blue Angels fly over Lake Michigan for the Air and Water Show, or browse for treasures at Vintage Garage Chicago. Here are 10 things to do this weekend. 
Aug 17th
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Aug 16th
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Chicken of the trees?
The Chicago Reader has an interesting story today about the “chicken of the trees.” Essentially, food writer Mike Sula cooks up some squirrels. Read it here. graphic by PETER THOMAS RYAN
Aug 16th
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Aug 15th
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Happy Shark Week
via visual.ly
Aug 15th
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Aug 14th
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Aug 14th
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Aug 13th
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How to destroy your productivity:
via visual.ly
Aug 13th
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Dining Guide: Veggie-burger style
      Here are three veggie burgers even you carnivores can love.  The veggie burger above is from Terzo Piano and is served open-faced with spicy romesco sauce.
Aug 10th
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Aug 10th
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10 things to do this weekend:
Here’s our weekly list of 10 fun things to do around the city this weekend, including a classic car show.
Aug 9th
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Aug 9th
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Chicago's best dogs:
Chicago Magazine has a great slideshow going of submissions for its “Best Dogs Contest.” But for obvious reasons, Libby, above, is our favorite. Check out the other submissions here.
Aug 8th
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Aug 7th
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First look: Rush Street's Suitsupply
          Dutch import Suitsupply is fusing high-end customer service with moderately priced modern suits here in Chicago — and upping the ante further with a Rush Street penthouse location. Read more here. 
Aug 7th
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We love a good timelapse. For all still recovering from Lollapalooza, here’s a video of the park over the weekend, with a view of the storm, from Colin Hinkle:  Timelapse of Lollapalooza from August 4th through August 5th, 2012 in Chicago, IL. via Vimeo
Aug 7th
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Aug 6th
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Jumping ship:
Business execs are closing their wallets to Obama this time around. Now their only wagers are on his archrival, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. Is the president in over his head? Read more here.
Aug 6th
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Aug 3rd
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Dining Guide: Cru Café & Wine Bar:
       Richard Roettgen, chef at Cru Café & Wine Bar, brings a love of detail and respect for pristine ingredients to his work that pay off at the tables. Read more about the reopening of this American/Mediterranean restaurant here. 
Aug 3rd
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Aug 2nd
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10 things to do this weekend:
Shakespeare in the park, a canine cruise and a Porkfest. There’s plenty to do in Chicago this weekend. Click here for 10 suggestions from us. 
Aug 2nd
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Aug 1st
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Another reason to get an education:
As if you needed one via Upworthy
Aug 1st
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