Elizabeth Gomez writes about biking from Chicago to Milwaukee for Chicago magazine.
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'Every time I criticize Obama, I preface it with, “Besides the fact that the guy saved my life …”

Artist Tony Fitzpatrick says that health problems only made him want to work harder:

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Go for the blazing sunsets. Stay for the beer served in a church.

Heidi Stevens gives you the boozy rundown of Harbor Country:

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One look at this list, and your May calendar will be full...

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“We’re not trying to take over the pizza world. But me being who I am, I just can’t wait to start something new.”

Serial entrepreneur Francis Almeda is back with Drip Collective.

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An eclectic shopping destination without the crowds? We recommend this town where time seems to stand still:

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The West Loop's Drip Collective is more than a coffeeshop. It’s an incubator for Filipino and Black artisans.

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'An attempt to recall Johnson would become a nationally-watched referendum on progressive governance of big cities.'

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'There’s a certain kind of rebellion that was born into me. I still struggle with that.'

Artist Tony Fitzpatrick on surviving a heart attack, getting sober, and being a rebel:

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The 10-hour bike ride from Chicago to Milwaukee is flat, scenic, and always close to a bar.

Elizabeth Gomez does the trip without (too much) complaining:

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The smell of moistened earth after a rainfall? It's part of a new collection of scents by the local Clue Perfumery.

Get the backstory on the spritz surprises:

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We gave Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first year in office an overall C-minus — but that’s not a failing grade.

A perspective on how he is not incompetent, just inexperienced:

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We put the 'green home' filter on real estate listings to find you these five eco-friendly homes for sale:

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'It's rare to find a place where you can see the actual Milky Way spilling itself across the firmament and contemplate the cosmos on an elemental level.'

I got to write about one of my favorite places on Lake Michigan for Chicago magazine

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Artist Tony Fitzpatrick talks about the moment he realized he had to get sober:

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NBCC member Kathleen Rooney talked to Suzanne Scanlon about her new memoir, 'Committed,' for Chicago magazine: buff.ly/4aLOJvq

This month's buzz is all about a new location of Sunda, a spot for Lebanese food and belly dancers, the debut of rooftop dining season, and more.

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Which I guess is my way of saying that the latest Chicago mag is fantastic. Great writing from the likes of Ted McClelland Heidi Stevens Stanley Kay and many more. Beautiful photos under the direction of Michael Zajakowski. Get you a copy.

In honor of Earth Day (today!), check out these five eco-friendly homes for sale:

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