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Alt-rock icon Jeff Tweedy is having a bit of an existential crisis. His solution? Put out an epic new album and spread some joy.

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"Children don’t always want to hear that healthy eating is going to help them long term or that good sleep hygiene will keep their mind functioning. But you can find ways to keep things approachable by being silly."
Top Doctors: What I Do for My Own Kids
Three leading children’s physicians from the Chicago area offer their best practice-what-they-preach tips.
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Expanded and updated over the years, this severed section, located at 131 Moffett Road in Lake Bluff, is now on the market for $3.125 million. buff.ly/u9M4xvK
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Chicago will win.
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Everyday Chicagoans are proving that they’re the first line of defense against this extraordinary federal incursion into this city. They're organizing against it, not just for the benefit of our city, but for the entire country.
Chicago Is Organizing for All
Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city.
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Hot sauce from Kabobi Grill, sushi at Lawrence Fish Market, murals, river trails — Emily Nejad’s fave spots in Albany Park.
A Bakery Owner's Guide to Albany Park
Bon Vivant Cakes owner Emily Nejad recommends these four spots.
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From $120 to nearly $3,000, these vases blur the line between functional and sculptural.
Artsy Vases That Go Min or Max
Whichever direction you go, these flower holders double as art.
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Everyday Chicagoans are proving that they’re the first line of defense against this extraordinary federal incursion into this city. They're organizing against it, not just for the benefit of our city, but for the entire country.
Chicago Is Organizing for All
Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city.
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In 2000, interior designer Athalie Derse bought the 6,000-square-foot house. She redid windows and doors to David Adler’s original designs and added her own touches.
Own a (Severed) Piece of a Mansion
Once a wing of a David Adler manor, this Lake Bluff home stands smartly on its own.
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Eating out this weekend? Here's where our dining critic thinks you should stop for french fries.
The Best Fries in Chicago
Our critic names his three favorite versions in town.
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“Unfortunately, the capacity auction setting next summer’s prices has already happened, and it’s going to be a little higher.”

What's going on with your electric bill?
Who's to Blame for Your High Energy Bill
Sarah Moskowitz of the Citizens Utility Board breaks down why electricity bills are spiking.
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Walter Eckersall was a Chicago gridiron icon. He was also only 5 feet 6 inches tall and skinny, with slumped shoulders and a fragile appearance.
Chicago’s Original Celebrity Athlete
The new book ‘Eckie’ spotlights Walter Eckersall, a bygone local sports pioneer. Here’s what we learned.
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Loyola's Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt has passed away at the age of 106. Revisit our 2018 interview with the beloved basketball team chaplain. buff.ly/oEI58Nz
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt
And other things we learned from Loyola’s basketball team chaplain.
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“We are not only No. 1 in production, we are about three times as big as those other states,” says Mohammed Babadoost, a plant pathology professor at the University of Illinois, and the state’s leading pumpkin expert. “We are truly the pumpkin state.”
We’re the Great Pumpkin State, Charlie Brown
Not only are we No. 1 in production, but we're about three times as big as other producing states.
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"A fry should be about a quarter inch thick and crisp enough that you can snap it in two. The interior can be creamy like puree or chalky like a baked potato."
The Best Fries in Chicago
Our critic names his three favorite versions in town.
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"Some 20 percent of kids over 2 in the U.S. are obese. Our approach to health has to evolve. For parents, that means encouraging play."
Top Doctors: What I Do for My Own Kids
Three leading children’s physicians from the Chicago area offer their best practice-what-they-preach tips.
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