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Chicago Gangs in the 1950s
By Whet Moser
James F. Short, Jr., one of the many sociologists in the University of Chicago's tradition of gang research, did the first major work of his career as the Black P Stones and Vice Lords were born. Read more
Emerging Details on Alpana Singh’s New Venture, The Boarding House
By Penny Pollack, Graham Meyer, and Carly Boers
Singh a New Song
The sommelier and Check, Please! host Alpana Singh says things are coming into greater focus at the Boarding House (720 N. Wells St., no phone yet), her wine-driven restaurant in a townhouse, where each level will offer customers a different experience, such as more formal dining on the second floor and a late-night lounge in the wine cellar... Read more
Hopleaf Gets Bigger
By Carly Boers
The 20-year-old Belgian tavern is better than ever, with 20 new draft beer lines and a kitchen five times the size of the former one. Read more
Why the White Sox Are So Good This Year
By Whet Moser
Despite watching the Tigers get all the headlines in the offseason, the Sox remain above them in the standings thanks to two strong Comeback Player of the Year candidates in Adam Dunn and Alex Rios. Plus: in praise of Dewayne Wise. Read more
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