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Women on the Rink
By Dennis Rodkin
In Glencoe, a group of moms mix it up on the ice as members of a cheekily self-deprecating hockey team. Read more
School Lunches 101
By Dennis Rodkin
In the midst of a nationwide childhood obesity epidemic, Chicago-area schools are getting smarter about what to feed students—thanks in part to increased parental involvement and a shove from new federal guidelines. What's on your kid's tray? Read more
The Real A-Team
By Dennis Rodkin
A developer and his architect restore the greenery of an infamously spoiled David Adler/Jens Jensen estate in Lake Forest. Read more
Why Everybody Loves Naperville
By Dennis Rodkin
A year older than Chicago, the booming western suburb boasts big-city amenities, small-town charm, good schools, plenty of jobs, and a willingness to tackle its tough problems. Last year Money magazine called Naperville the third-best place to live in the country—but its strongest endorsements come from the folks who live there. Read more
Papa Bear Slept Here
By Dennis Rodkin
A grand piano sits in the space once occupied by the bedroom of George Halas, whose lakefront apartment, now part of a larger home, is up for sale Read more
You Paid How Much?!?
By Dennis Rodkin
The area's most expensive homes—as well as high-rise townhouses, well-lit urban condos, and the pricey Park Tower. Read more