Noteworthy New Releases
Noteworthy new book releases in January 2009
Year: 2009
Lost— and Saved
Thinking he had nothing more serious than a persistent cold, Doug Waldron put off seeing his doctor. When he finally sought help, he was told that he had about a month to live. Two and a half years later, he’s fought through two cancers, diabetes, and a heart attack, but now he’s feeling fine
Weekend Photos: Bull & Bear
Since we first heard about Bull & Bear (431 N. Wells St.) way back in August, the “luxury sports bar&” playing field has gotten a heck of a lot more crowded. But this new spot from the Stone Lotus team, which finally opened on January 22nd, has one thing other newbies don’t: in-table taps. That’s right: You can pour your own beer from the comfort of your booth. We snapped barflies serving up their own suds at the bar’s grand opening…
Damen Avenue Redux
Think you know Bucktown? Damen Avenue, the neighborhood’s main drag, has undergone a dramatic makeover in the past six months. Here are nine of our favorite new finds
How to Deal with a Medical Crisis
Medical experts answer more than two dozen key questions—about second opinions, clinical trials, the limitations of insurance, and other significant topics—to help patients map a road to recovery
Bright light for The Allerton
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The historic Allerton Hotel on Michigan Avenue has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation; local firm New Metal Crafts was enlisted to do the custom lighting fixture in the lobby. Shown here, the fixture is composed of five translucent white acrylic boxes with a decorative cut metal overlay. It’s illuminated by LED strips. Picturing this in your foyer? New Metal Crafts can build it in any size.
—JAN PARR
photo by Nathan Kirkman
Sale of the Week: Twin Peaks – Chicago
List Price (41st floor): $2.25 million
Sale Price: $2.1 million
List Price (37th floor): $2.45 million
Sale Price: $2.125 million
The Properties: Last week, two condominiums at the Water Tower Residences (at 180 East Pearson Street in Chicago) were sold within two days of one another; the two condos were quite similar in size and sale price—and in the views they…
Haute Pursuit
Chicago’s week of runway shows is one of the fall’s hottest social events. But what is it doing to elevate the city’s fashion profile?
Bright Knights
Introducing our seven Chicagoans of the Year for 2008: a concerned mom, a neighborhood activist, a pair of dance makers, an altruistic chef, a Bronzeville historian, and a soulful singer with a voice for the ages.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, the New Law in Town
Cook County sheriff Tom Dart made national news last fall when he refused to carry out evictions connected to mortgage foreclosures. What kind of lawman is this?