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    mural


    As the country battles a recession,
    echos of the last one are on walls all over
    Chicago -- murals commissioned during the
    Great Depression.
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    killers


    Interactive story: Tales of the
    city of corruption's most infamous
    murderers.
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    Interactive story: From Sandra Bullock
    stalking her comatose lover to Tom Cruise
    getting dirty on the El, Chicago is
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    5 Bitchin'... ways to pass time on the train

    submitted by margarita

    You have 45 minutes to kill on your express train to the loop. Here's the best ways to fill that time.

    Poll: Favorite Chicago Books

    We asked. You voted.


    5 Bitchin'... strategies to find an apartment

    submitted by carl_22

    With so many apartments and neighborhoods to choose from, looking for an abode can be overwhelming. Here are the best strategies to win the hunt.

    The symphonists' playlist

    The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the country’s top-ranked ensembles. Hear some of the musicians' ipod inspiration.

    On new turf: professional women’s soccer comes to Chicago

    Moving to a new city is always stressful but for the Chicago Red Stars, it was an even more chaotic journey to the field. The team arrived with little more than their shin guards but still managed to wrap up its first season with success.

    Saving nature’s long distance commuters

    Thousands of migrating birds wipe out on Chicago high-rises each year. What one scrappy team of volunteers is doing to save them.