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July 2007
New on the Market – Chicago’s Gold Coast
By Dennis Rodkin
Deal Estate: The Blog is the online extension of Chicago magazine’s monthly “Deal Estate” column, which is written by Dennis Rodkin. On the blog, Rodkin—who has been covering the local housing scene for Chicago since 1991—provides timely updates on new homes to hit the market, recent high-end sales, and other residential real-estate news from the city and suburbs. Read more
Housing Bulletin- Land of Liberty
By Dennis Rodkin
Deal Estate: The Blog is the online extension of Chicago magazine’s monthly “Deal Estate” column, which is written by Dennis Rodkin. On the blog, Rodkin—who has been covering the local housing scene for Chicago since 1991—provides timely updates on new homes to hit the market, recent high-end sales, and other residential real-estate news from the city and suburbs. Read more
Summer Lovin’
Chicago's 2007 singles came ready to mingle at Summer Lovin' last Friday at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The event, attended by more than 600 guests, was presented by Chicago and The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and raised funds for the Prostate Cancer Gene Therapy Program. Chicagomag.com brings you exclusive coverage from the hottest singles party of the year. Read more
Week 8: The Emasculation Parade

My first step was to join the male equivalent, an Expectant Dads message board. I quickly found out that was different from Sarah’s. The men, unlike the women on Sarah’s good little Stepford Wives group, cut across all lines of age, education, ethnicity, and interest level in All Things Baby. And it is a freakshow. A 100 percent technicolor circus spectacle.

Some of these guys know nothing and are in honest need of guidance.

Others are there because it’s a safe place to badmouth their wife...

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Wine and Flowers, Together
By Rebecca Little
Shop-a-holic? We know just how you feel! Sales Check is the roundup of the latest and greatest shopping experiences in the Chicago area. We'll tell you about the hot new shops and sales to check out. Read more
The Food Lover's Guide to Chicago
Edited by Jennifer Tanaka
Our best attempt to catalog the city’s finest food and where to get it—from great butchers to a tiny Mexican cremería in Pilsen. As lists go, this one is not nearly comprehensive enough, but you won’t find a better place to start. Read more