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Cover boys
RedEyeTwo years ago Conor Sedam was rocking a Mohawk at Lollapalooza when a guy approached him and asked if he modeled. "I thought he was being a jerk and was like, 'No, do you?' And he was like, 'No, you don't understand.' And he gave me his card," Sedam, now...Tags: Personal Service, Kohl's Corporation, Wrigleyville, Macy's, Photography
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Mr. Tough Love on his TV show, an ex-cop uses skills he learned on the beat
Sidewalks By Rick Kogan Photo by Charles Osgood Before one recent taping of his syndicated television show, Steve Wilkos sits behind his desk in the NBC Tower putting into his mouth forkful after forkful of Chinese noodles slathered in ketchup. "It's a...Tags: Park Ridge, Jerry Springer, Television, Wrigley Field, NBC
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Web networks add to neighborhood connections
Special to the TribuneLiving in Springfield during the week and his new River North condo on the weekend, Ted Constan, 28, found it hard to make friends. He signed up with MeetTheNeighbors.org, a neighborhood-based social networking Web site, in early 2005—but didn't...Tags: Facebook, River North, Sociology, MySpace, Wrigleyville
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The first Obama baby
Erin Asgedom's contractions were arriving every six or seven minutes when she and her husband, Mawi, put on their tennis shoes and matching Barack Obama shirts and went down to the Grant Park rally. Mawi's mother had warned them not to go. A woman six...Tags: Government, John McCain, Refugee, Barack Obama, Grant Park
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Sons and Daughters
CRITIC'S PICK: On this Scottish quartet's latest album, "This Gift" (Domino), the band's signature coed vocals and hurtling folk-punk arrangements are honed to reveal previously hidden pop hooks. 9 p.m.; $14. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-489-...Tags: Everlast, Music
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Open all hours
Special to the Chicago TribuneBy day, Wicker Park foot traffic moves at a fast clip, especially during rush hour. At night, the only hurry is getting to a table at one of the 30-plus restaurants or entertainment hot spots found in this historic area bordered by the Chicago River to...Tags: Fashion Trends, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Pilsen, Theater, Road Transportation
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Vanishing into thin air
Chicago Tribune reporterBart, the common grey cockatiel who liked to sleep perched on his owners' feet and had an odd habit of taking chewed-up morsels right out of their mouths, never did get his wings clipped that dark June Friday, when Bart used those very wings to fly away....Tags: Pets and Pet Supplies, University of Illinois at Chicago, Birds, Health Treatments, Therapies
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Moving beyond CTA's mysteries
Are you mystified by some aspect of "L" or bus service? Don't fret. "Going Public" columnist Kyra Kyles regularly unearths transit truths in an installment called " CTA Mysteries." On Tuesday, she addressed issues posed by riders, including whether there...Tags: Public Transportation, Transportation, Marquette Park, Chicago Transit Authority
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Builders say the difference is in the details
Chicago Tribune ReporterToday's competitive housing market is a buyer's dream. With a vast array of product available, developers are eager to negotiate on price, upgrades and just about anything they can. Since buyers are in the driver's seat, some builders say that what...Tags: Metal and Mineral, John Murphy, Building Material, Natural Resources, Forests
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Wentz at home
Pete Wentz returned home to Chicago last week for the first time since his wedding to his adorable, pregnant wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz. Wentz had a busy week attending events and opening his new nightclub, Angels & Kings. Here's a rundown of my former New...Tags: Ashlee Simpson, LeAnn Rimes, Richard M. Daley, Stephen Dorff, Chicago Cubs
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Quitting time
RedEyeA six-week summer vacation in Germany had 18-year-old Martha Louks hooked. Her pack-a-day smoking habit followed her for seven years, down a slippery slope through college and afterward, when she lit up before work, after meetings, on smoke breaks and...Tags: Diseases, Medicine, Addiction, Pharmaceuticals, Lakeview (Chicago, Illinois)
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Take it outside
RedEyeFinally, it's arrived. Sidewalk cafe season—when Chicagoans can grab a seat curbside, scarf down a juicy beef burger and wash it down with a cold beer. The trend of setting up shop on the sidewalk appears to be gaining momentum. Already this year, 695...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Lincoln Park, Transportation, Road Transportation, Lakeview (Chicago, Illinois)
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