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Chicago, ExplainedMay 29The outside of a building that closed down. There are signs on the window that say "decade of decay" and "Celebrate 10 years of nothing"

No Business as Usual on Bryn Mawr

A decade after NEIU seized a block of Bryn Mawr through eminent domain, nothing has replaced those former businesses.

Food & DrinkMay 27Three bottles of Shlitz with three shots of blue liquid on a bar top

Chicago Says Goodbye to Schlitz

Production of Schlitz beer has ceased. Here's how Chicagoans are paying homage to the cheap beer.

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The End of an Era For Lincolnwood Town Center

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Chicago's BestApril 15Swan boats dot the Humboldt Park lagoon on a sunny day. (Courtesy of J E Koonce / Flickr)

Chicago’s Splashiest Water Activities

As we mourn the Humboldt Park swan boats, there are still plenty of Chicago water and boat activities to enjoy as the season heats up.

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3 Questions With Chicago’s Poet Laureate

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