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2012 February Issue - Online Version

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By CHICAGO LIFE MAGAZINE

The 2012 February Chicago Life Magazine Issue can now be seen online! Simply click the link below to view the as-printed version.

Published: February 13, 2012
Issue: February 2012 Issue

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The Demise of the Toboggan Run Even if the snow does fall this season, there's no use anxiously anticipating a ride down a toboggan run. All toboggan slides in Cook County are closed indefinitely.

Barack Obama: Under the Lights The first-ever Barack Obama magazine cover

The Private Public Life of Ed Burke Though only 61, Alderman Ed Burke, the king of a ward inherited from his father, is a relic of old Chicago politics.

Reflections on Work in the Dog Days of Summer When it comes to labor markets, the United States is virtually unique among western economies.

Gift Books for Econ Lovers Understanding economists and joining their conversations

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The New Green Americans typically define green by its presence, the expanse of green lawns that extends from coast to coast.

Where the River Meets the Lake As Chicago's industries expanded during the late 19th and 20th centuries, the Chicago River become heavily polluted

Eleventh Hour Savings If you're earning more money this year than you will earn next year, consider deferring your income.

The Crusader The Political Rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Four Months Later: The New Bankruptcy Law The new bankruptcy law is primarily designed to make it harder for filers to fully escape unsecured debts.