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August 2012
A French Promenade in Winnetka
By Dennis Rodkin
List Price: $9.4 million
The Property: When you see the expansiveness of the grounds and house that make up this estate, it’s hard to imagine that the quaint center of the village of Winnetka is only a few blocks away. But its location makes the property... Read more
Cool Storage Units from Nadeau
By SARAH F. BUTLER
Something about these funky cabinets from the Ravenswood furniture importer Nadeau caught our eye—partially because we didn’t know exactly what they were at first ... Read more
Your Top 5 Plans This Week
On your agenda: Lewis Black brings his sarcasm and dark humor to Chicago… Abbie Hoffman acolytes take over Chicago’s streets… free Dvořák… plus, the weekend plans of the film archivist Anne Wells Read more
Why Is Chris Volstad So Bad This Year?
By Whet Moser
When the Cubs picked up Chris Volstad, he looked like an unlucky pitcher with some talent. This year, he's just been awful, 0-9 in 12 starts. His biggest problem? The better he needs to pitch, the worse he gets. Read more
The Return of the Richelieu
By Dennis Rodkin
Tucked between two much taller buildings, the eight-story structure at 318 South Michigan Avenue looks like a small child flanked by its parents. In fact, the building is older than either of its neighbors... Read more
Made in the Shade
By AMANDA KOELLNER
The temperature might be dropping (hallelujah!), but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy your favorite outdoor spaces ... Read more
Gawker Glosses Chicago's Murder Problem
By Whet Moser
The blog and snarkshop gets serious, for a moment at least, and suggests that Americans don't really care about the city's ongoing problems with homicide. But it sort of depends on how you define caring. Read more