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The aughts in review

From Bartman to Blago, we zero in on the most
jaw-dropping moments of the past ten years

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From Bartman to Blago, we zero in on the most jaw-dropping moments of the past ten years
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Chicago had a rough go of it in the '00s.
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The decade's most overlooked gems.
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Car crashes, nightclub tragedies and notable festivals marked the music scene.
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These images capture the spirit of the city.
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These locals could've used a fresh look.
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Chicago's dining scene was never the same after these openings.
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From top Chicago-made pieces to the best touring performances
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The hip-hop star's dumbest moments.
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The biggest developments in Chicago art and architecture.
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Chefs' and managers' most quizzical Twitter spew.
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The knives are out with these chefs and gourmands.
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The foodie site picked some real winners.
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The decade's best robot vocals.
They lived. Now let these sayings of the 00s die.
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The city and state had their share of power, corruption and lies.
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Reality TV, drama and nostalgia all played roles.
Martial arts, salsa and ballet barres mark the decade's fitness trends.
Our Music editors weigh in on their favorite local records of the year, five at a time.
Time Out Chicago's jazz critic shows us his winning hand from 09.
Daley's notable quotables from 2009 (in chronological order)
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