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Legends of the Fall
INSIDE PEEK
A Teacher’s Nightmare • As someone who has worked alongside Matthew Baron [“The Accusation,” September], he is one of the best, and it’s a tragedy this happened.
Your Best Local Beer Photos
Talking Points • This month’s conversation starters
Who Needs Townships? • Illinois has far more local governments than any other state. Many have outlived their usefulness. So why aren’t we getting rid of them?
After the Fourth of July • Julie Morrison, Highland Park’s state senator, wants to feel safe at parades again.
The Speeches That Defined Obama’s Legacy • A new book offers an inside look at how the president addressed marriage equality, health care, and domestic terrorism, all within one 10-day span. Here’s what we learned.
Where It’s @
North Shore Nabobs • This Jazz Age Lake Forest estate was built for a political progeny.
Ask a Budtender • Featuring Erica Nahorniak
Eric Gerard • Actor, teacher, meditation devotee
The Problem With Alinea • NEARLY TWO DECADES IN, CHICAGO’S ONLY MICHELIN THREE-STAR RESTAURANT CONTINUES TO ACHIEVE MOMENTS OF BRILLIANCE BUT STRUGGLES TO KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES.
Drinks to the Nines • Lily Wang and Joe Briglio’s new Chinatown bar highlights inventive cocktails and clever bites.
3 New Local Breweries to Know
The Kids Are All Right • These offspring of celebrated Chicago restaurateurs are striking out on their own, with delicious results.
Roll With It
The Hot List • 10 places everyone’s talking about (in order of heat)
Night Visions • After unexpectedly learning new details about her mother’s childhood, the writer considers how grief shapes family lore.
36 FUN THINGS TO DO THIS FALL • FROM SEEING A STAGE ADAPTATION OF A SEARING POETRY COLLECTION TO MAKING A TWIST ON THANKSGIVING TURKEY (HINT: IT COMES WITH CRUST), HERE’S HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS SEASON.
SPEND A NIGHT GAZING AT NATURE THROUGH GLASS
VIBE TO ARI LINDO’S DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
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EXPERIENCE A MULTICULTURAL TWIST ON THE RITE OF SPRING
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READ AN ACCLAIMED NOVELIST’S DEBUT STORY COLLECTION
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INHERITANCE
GET INSIDE THE MIND OF A SUPER SAD BLACK GIRL
SEE PUERTO RICO’S FINEST ARTWORK IN HUMBOLDT PARK
VAMP IT UP AT THE MUSIC BOX
BE THERE FOR NNAMDÏ’S NEXT STAGE
MAKE A CELEBRITY BAKER’S TWIST ON TURKEY FOR THANKSGIVING
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SPOT OUR NATIONAL BIRD IN MINNESOTA
THREE EXPERT TIPS FOR SPOTTING EAGLES
CHANNEL 007 TO SOLVE THE WORLD’S LARGEST CORN MAZE
SEE A BIG-SCREEN LOVE LETTER TO CHICAGO’S QUEER HISTORY
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REFLECT ON A CENTURY OF CHICAGO SEGREGATION IN STEPPENWOLF’S 1919
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SIP WINE WHILE WATCHING THE HARVEST
PAMPER YOURSELF WITH A STAYCATION
GET AWAY THE STRESS-FREE WAY BY TRAIN
LEVEL UP YOUR APPLE PICKING
CELEBRATE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS WITH A NIGHT OF SPOOKY STORIES
THE LONG HAUL • INSIDE ONE NEUROLOGIST’S QUEST TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF COVID’S MOST PUZZLING COMPLICATION
TOP BRAIN DOCTORS • WHETHER TREATING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ISSUES, THESE 174 PHYSICIANS ARE THE BEST IN THE CHICAGO AREA WHEN IT COMES TO MATTERS OF THE GRAY MATTER.
ORDER IN THE CHAOS • ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER ANGIE McMONIGAL LETS US SEE EVEN OUR MOST...