The latest on new allegations connected to Ald. Ed Burke. The rise and fall of Johnson Publishing. Artistry in neon. And is there an art to dying well?

• Chicago Developer Linked to Ald. Burke Faces Bribery Charge from US Attorney
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• Johnson Publishing Company Leaves Behind Rich Legacy
• Bright Idea from Longtime Professor Brings Neon Art to Rogers Park
• Best-Selling Author Shares Planner for Life’s Biggest Eventuality: Death
• Tracing American Fashion from ‘Silver Screen to Mainstream’