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Stories by Michell Eloy
The Case of the Counterfeit Lincoln
Michell Eloy | May 3, 2012
Art conservator Barry Bauman discovers fraudulence in a 19th century portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln. We shine a light on his detective work.
Madeleine Albright on ‘Prague Winter’
Michell Eloy | May 2, 2012

She was raised in war-torn Czechoslovakia, but moved up the ranks of U.S. diplomacy to the very top spot: Secretary of State. Eddie Arruza talks with Madeleine Albright.
Field Museum's Artist-in-Residence
Michell Eloy | May 2, 2012
Meet the Field Museum's artist-in-residence. We get a behind-the-scenes tour of a most unusual studio environment.
Restaurateurs Skeptical of NATO's Economic Impact
Michell Eloy | May 1, 2012
Local restaurateurs and economists raise doubts over the city's recent claims that the upcoming NATO summit will bring the city more than $128 million in revenue.
Ethics Reform Task Force Releases Report
Michell Eloy | Apr 30, 2012

A mayoral-appointed committee outlines tough new ethics provisions. But will it really solve the issue of corruption in city government? Paris Schutz reports.
Study: NATO Summit to Boost Chicago Economy by $128 Million
Michell Eloy | Apr 30, 2012
A new report by World Business Chicago and the Chicago NATO Host Committee projects big revenue gains from the May 20-21 summit.
Weekend Events Around Town: 4/27-4/29
Michell Eloy | Apr 27, 2012
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Ezra Furman
Michell Eloy | Apr 26, 2012

An Evanston native with a growing reputation as a songwriter is here to play songs from his solo debut.
The Little Red Guard
Michell Eloy | Apr 25, 2012

How to honor your grandmother without getting in trouble with the government. A Chicagoan's new book tells revealing stories from China's Cultural Revolution.
Rev. Jesse Jackson to Join NATO Protests
Michell Eloy | Apr 24, 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson says he plans to protest during the upcoming NATO summit.
NATO Security Group to sit down with Business Groups
Michell Eloy | Apr 24, 2012With the NATO conference less than a month away, Chicago officials and security consultants are attempting to quell lingering fears among community organizations about the upcoming summit.
Weekend Events Around Town: 4/20-4/22
Michell Eloy | Apr 20, 2012
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Zoe Damacela
Michell Eloy | Apr 17, 2012

We meet Zoe Damacela, a local fashion designer who's already getting national attention at the age of just 20.
Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews
Michell Eloy | Apr 17, 2012

It's being praised as one of the best performances currently on stage in Chicago. Hedy Weiss reviews Larry Yando in Angels in America and three more shows.
Weekend Events Around Town: 4/13-4/15
Michell Eloy | Apr 13, 2012
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A Boom in Genealogy
Michell Eloy | Apr 12, 2012

Searching for your ancestors used to be expensive and time-consuming. Now, it's easy and more popular than ever. We learn more about modern-day genealogy.
Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin
Microbiome Project, Bees, Music Training & Higgs Boson


We go inside the brains of bees. Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to talk about bee personalities, the impact of music training on aging, and more news in Scientific Chicago.