When a Street Mob Saved a Fugitive From Slavery By Dennis Rodkin On the eve of the Civil War, Chicagoans rallied to protect 20-year-old Eliza Grayson. Read more
Pushing the Boundaries of Body Exposure Is a Chicago Tradition By Dennis Rodkin As a transgender woman challenges the city’s definition of a breast, here’s a look at past moments of provocation that paved the way. Read more
When Chicago’s Wealthiest Man Maybe, Probably Got a Monkey Testicle Transplant By Dennis Rodkin A century ago, industrialist Harold McCormick was believed to have entrusted his virility to the dubious medical technique. Read more
The 10 Priciest Mansion Sales Around Chicago in 2013 By Dennis Rodkin Almost $60 million changed hands over these 10 addresses last year. Here's what it all bought. Read more
Why Are Chicago Metra Stations So Bad, When the Suburban Stops Are So Nice? By Dennis Rodkin A look how multiple agencies divvy up the pool of transportation taxes in Illinois. Read more
This House Is as Beverly as Beverly Gets By Dennis Rodkin The $315,000 charmer is exactly the type of house that lures buyers to an area known for historic, affordable homes. Read more
How to Win a Bidding War on Chicago Real Estate By Dennis Rodkin After a winter freeze, home sales will soon heat up in the city. Here's how to make sure your dream home doesn't get bought by someone else. Read more
If You Need a $2 Million Condo, This Is the Place By Dennis Rodkin Buy at the new 2550 N. Lakeview tower, and you'll have more than three dozen multi-million-dollar neighbors. Read more
Charlie Trotter’s House Is on the Market at $2.695 Million By Dennis Rodkin The chef died in November in this 5,200-square-foot Lincoln Park house, which went up for sale on Monday. Read more
