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Fabricating Fashion
Designer Cat Chow transforms snaps, dollar bills — even fake turf — into wearable art.
By Lisa De Vries



Savvy Sweets
Surrender to your cravings in style at this decadent dessert bar.
By Bhoomi Thakore



Cyber Flirting
Here’s what you need to know before you launch your love life online.
By Randy J. Klodz



Counter Culture
Cafe Jumping Bean bridges the gap between a primarily Mexican community and its diverse artists.
By Emily Smith



Smallville
Echo’s guide to the coziest bars and eateries in Chicago.
By Jessica Endsworth



Supersize That
Everything about the University Center is big. Here are the statistics that tell the story.
By Jessica Endsworth



Renter Beware
Take these precautions before you sign an apartment lease.
By Candice Richardson



If This Building Could Talk
Some odd parts of the Torco building are the legacy of a 1920s "frock shop" owner.
By Jessica Endsworth



Great Escapes
Here are four places you can go to fill a gap in your day.
By Candice Richardson