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Dana Kavan writes a cocktail column for the Sun-Times' entertainment website, Centerstage Chicago, where she used to work as an editor. When she's not scouring the city for creative libations, she enjoys exploring Chicago neighborhoods by foot, bike or CTA. Send Dana a message and follow her on Twitter.

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Chicago's Gold Coast named HGTV's top 10 'dreamy' neighborhood in the U.S.

When was the last time you heard something described as "dreamy"? When you most recently tuned in to Nick at Night and caught an episode of...
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Is Chicago the most racist city in America?

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An author on the New York Times Freakonomics blog posted a question to readers last July: What is the most racist city in America? Sudhir Venkatesh...
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CeaseFire gives hope to Chicago's violent neighborhoods—despite being victim to state budget cuts

Day after day, Chicagoans keep hearing grim news about violence in our neighborhoods. The murder rate is up 18...
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Does your neighborhood increase the risk of your child developing asthma?

What factors do you think contribute to childhood asthma? Pollution, allergies and family history? True, all of...
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Princeton Review ranks Chicago #1 College Town. Wait, what?!

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Just yesterday a study came out saying Chicagoans are happier with our city than any other urban residents in the...
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