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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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"Modeling is important. So we brush our teeth together, wash our faces together, change into pajamas together."

Here's how the docs are parenting:
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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Our real estate roundup includes an architecturally significant three flat in South Shore, designed by Edward McClellan in 1925, with almost 9,000 square feet of living space. buff.ly/pBfH3yp
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“Whether it was the Republicans in the ’90s or the Democrats now, you end up with a system where the primary is everything,” says Bill Daley, cochair of Fair Maps Illinois.
The Push for Fairer Illinois Legislative Maps
Illinois Democrats have long worked state legislative lines to their advantage. Now comes an effort for a fairer process.
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Do your kiddos need a physician? We can help! These 234 children’s doctors were ranked by their peers as the best in the Chicago metro area.
Top Doctors for Children
Their health is in good hands with these 234 children’s doctors, selected as the best in the six-county metro area by their peers.
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Kessler on Dining: Our critic names his three favorite french fries in Chicago.
The Best Fries in Chicago
Our critic names his three favorite versions in town.
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New podcast episode! John and Amy discuss some of the best places I’ve eaten recently, and chat about what they’re looking forward to eating and drinking this fall.
Ep. 12: A Few of Our Favorite Meals Lately
John and Amy discuss some of the best places I've eaten recently, and chat about what they're looking forward to eating and drinking this fall.
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All five properties for sale in this roundup are multifamily-zoned buildings scattered around the city, each with two or more units intended for rental use. buff.ly/pBfH3yp
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The world’s largest pumpkin processing plant, Nestle Libby, is in Morton, Illinois. Libby’s and and nearby Seneca Foods Processing produce more than 90 percent of the nation’s canned pumpkin.
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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Billy Daley is pushing for a measure that would effectively reduce his party’s stranglehold on Illinois.

Why? When he looks at the Illinois legislature, he sees a statehouse that doesn’t truly represent the people.
The Push for Fairer Illinois Legislative Maps
Illinois Democrats have long worked state legislative lines to their advantage. Now comes an effort for a fairer process.
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Your kids' health is in good hands with these 234 children’s doctors, selected as the best in the six-county Chicago metro area by their peers.
Top Doctors for Children
Their health is in good hands with these 234 children’s doctors, selected as the best in the six-county metro area by their peers.
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Unrest continues between ICE agents and Chicago-area residents. Last month we spoke with immigrant advocate Mary Meg McCarthy about how her group is trying to make sure the Trump administration follows the law.
The Group Fighting For Immigrant Rights
Mary Meg McCarthy, executive director of the National Immigrant Justice Center, wants to make sure the Trump administration follows the law.
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“Much of Palestinian design overlaps with Spanish and Mediterranean traditions. The stone, patterns, and rich tones felt familiar.”

Check out how heritage meets contemporary design in a new Orland Park home.
Palestinian Heritage Meets Contemporary Design
The design influences for a new house in Orland Park began with a shower.
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Your Sunday long read ☀️: Accused of murder for hire, Lil Durk is facing a lengthy prison sentence. This is the inside story of the rapper's meteoric rise — and the trouble that followed him along the way.
The Tragedy of Lil Durk
The Englewood native rose to stardom rapping about the violence of the streets. Now he’s accused of conspiring to kill a rival.
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What began as a conversation about a single bathroom quickly expanded into a full-home commission, with one clear directive: Weave the owners’ Palestinian heritage into a modern framework. buff.ly/Yz6H6CJ
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Looking for an affordable spot to eat with a group this weekend? Our dining editor has you covered.
Where to Find Cheap Group Dinners
Plus our recommendation for ordering a delicious birthday cake.
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