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April 2012
Week 27: Sleepwalking
By Jeff Ruby
Last night, just as I was falling asleep, unconfirmed reports came from the kids’ room that the dog had peed all over Max’s bed. A reconnaissance scout was sent to the hot zone to investigate, and promptly brought word that the rumor was, in fact, true. The dog had peed with extreme prejudice... Read more
Bill Daley in David Corn's New Washington Insider Book
By Carol Felsenthal
Because the White House remains “Chicago on the Potomac,”—although less so now with the exit of Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod—it’s always fascinating to see how the latest Washington insider book portrays Chicagoans in the corridors of the West Wing. The latest of the genre is David Corn’s Showdown: The Inside Story of How Obama Fought Back Against Boehner, Cantor, and the Tea Party... Read more
Bina at High Point
By Jan Parr
I won’t be going to the design industry show High Point this year, but I just got a sneak peak at a new line that Texas-based Four Hands, will introduce there... Read more
How Drinking Makes You More Creative
By Whet Moser
A bit of booze (just below the legal limit!) makes you better able to perform creative tasks, though it makes your memory worse. Probably because it makes your memory worse. A UIC team got some students tipsy and plied them with creative questions to investigate. Read more
Chicago Home Prices and Trends
The latest home price data for 70 neighborhoods and 198 suburbs. Click on the categories to sort by median sale price, percentage change, number of sales, and median days on market. Read more
Boost Your Home’s Value
By Dennis Rodkin
The real-estate market may be in the doldrums, but it's the best time in years to improve your home. Here are your smartest strategies, no matter when you plan to sell Read more