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Latest Published Edition Spotlight — August 30, 2026

Today (2026-09-02)

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Since Publication (2026-08-30 – 2026-09-02)

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Top Articles This Edition

ArticlePageviewsUsersAvg. Time
#1 Only in Murray Bay: Part II1851462:53
#2 Hyperlink, a Connection134971:17
#3 About the Town in September96891:38
#4 Rallying Chicago's Next Innovators96811:22
#5 Colors of Nature60490:53
#6 Birthplace of the Olympics Reveals Naked Truth58491:20
#7 Health in the Austrian Alps: Dispatch from MAYRLIFE56503:47

Votes & Comments — August 30, 2026

Only in Murray Bay: Part II
8 Yes · 0 No · 100% positive
Glorious gardens! Can’t wait to read about the whales in this wonderful region.
Loved this article about the beauty and very special lifestyle in Murray Bay. Brings back fond memories of our visit there. The hospitality is warm and welcoming and Todd’s garden is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen! A very lovely article about an unforgettable place. Thank you!
Thank you, Judy. Our visit with you this Summer confirmed our plan to visit your part of the world each summer. The photos and descriptions of Todd’s gardens are wonderful. I’m afraid we didn’t get the full tour and look forward to a second peek. Fern and I are still in Montreal, but leaving this week for a 2 week trip to Saugatuck and Chicago. Hope to catch up with you in Chicago or Florida in the near future . All the best , Susan Lovejoy & Fernand Bibeau
Magnificent
So Enticing!
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Birthplace of the Olympics Reveals Naked Truth
6 Yes · 0 No · 100% positive
No written comments.
Hyperlink, a Connection
2 Yes · 0 No · 100% positive
Excellent interpretation of the Divine!
Beautiful! Your article really underscores the connections and makes them come alive. Thank you, Soma!
A beautiful interpretation of the moment when human spirits connect across time and place and create something beyond them both.
Colors of Nature
2 Yes · 0 No · 100% positive
Enchanting!!!
Health in the Austrian Alps: Dispatch from MAYRLIFE
2 Yes · 0 No · 100% positive
No written comments.
Rallying Chicago's Next Innovators
2 Yes · 0 No · 100% positive
No written comments.

Edition History

8/30 ← current

Pageviews749
Sessions513
New Users185
Avg. Engage2:37
Top articles:
  1. Only in Murray Bay: Part II (185 pv · 2:53)
  2. Hyperlink, a Connection (134 pv · 1:17)
  3. About the Town in September (96 pv · 1:38)

8/23

Pageviews1,084
Sessions700
New Users266
Avg. Engage2:44
Top articles:
  1. Bonnie McDonald: Changing What—and Who—Preservation Is For (208 pv · 1:45)
  2. Only in Murray Bay: Part 1 (196 pv · 2:16)
  3. Michael Anderson: The New Voice at the Chicago History Museum (177 pv · 2:59)

8/16

Pageviews720
Sessions500
New Users229
Avg. Engage2:04
Top articles:
  1. Venice Energizes Family That Was Left Holding the Bag (185 pv · 1:40)
  2. My Top Recent Theater Experiences in Chicago (128 pv · 1:25)
  3. Vanja Malloy: The Unexpected at the Smart (111 pv · 1:10)

8/9

Pageviews705
Sessions478
New Users199
Avg. Engage1:48
Top articles:
  1. Nick Wilder's Summer Photo Essay (170 pv · 1:34)
  2. Painting Giverny (160 pv · 1:09)
  3. Dance for Life (92 pv · 0:31)

All-Time Site Stats

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All-Time Top 10 Articles by Pageviews

ArticlePageviewsUsersAvg. Time
#1 The Promise of Liberty: Peoria’s Gift to the 250th Celebration6445031:30
#2 Game-Changers: The Impact of a North Shore High School on the World of Sports5444800:34
#3 Dr. Rebecca Tilles: A European Soul, Born in Chicago4723592:34
#4 Alicia Ziegler: The Artful Concierge4503461:50
#5 A Blakely Fourth4502501:30
#6 Calypso and the Cabana Club: A SoiréeSensation3803161:25
#7 Chicagoans Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Versailles3792733:36
#8 Biba’s Favorite Things: Palm Springs, Part II3552573:05
#9 Boys & Girls Club of Chicago’s 77th Summer Ball3512821:52
#10 Putting the Ritz in Biarritz: The Alliance Française de Chicago’s Biannual Gala3482792:07

All-Time Comment Leaderboard

ArticleEdition CommentsYesNo
#1 R.S.V.P. to Enchantment 6/28 11 22 0
#2 Only in Murray Bay: Part II 8/30 6 8 0
#3 A Stroll Through a Park 8/23 6 10 2
#4 Soup on the Verge of Heatstroke 7/26 6 11 0
#5 The 60th Reunion Is Worth Celebrating! 6/14 6 20 0
#6 Celebrating 250 Years of Liberty at the Guild 7/19 6 9 1
#7 Stage Write: TimeLine Reborn 5/24 6 11 0
#8 Where Care Happens 3/8 5 19 0
#9 Steel, Stone, and Stars: The Architectural Symphony of the Chicago Skyline 5/17 5 10 0
#10 The Promise of Liberty: Peoria’s Gift to the 250th Celebration 5/17 5 26 0
#11 Only in Murray Bay: Part 1 8/23 4 10 0
#12 Nick Wilder's Summer Photo Essay 8/9 4 14 1
#13 Biba’s Favorite Things: Gloria Groom 7/26 4 10 0
#14 Hyperlink, a Connection 8/30 3 2 0
#15 The Olympic Peninsula: Where are the Vampires? 8/16 3 6 1
#16 Jill Lowe's Feature on Hands 8/9 3 4 0
#17 Antibes Summer 2026 8/2 3 7 1
#18 Michael Anderson: The New Voice at the Chicago History Museum 8/23 3 8 1
#19 Jardin Botanique Val Rameh 8/16 3 6 0
#20 About the Town in August 8/2 3 2 0
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