"Book Places: Anderson's Bookshop"
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 1/8/10
"Book Places: Unabridged Books"
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/26/09
"Book Places: Barbara's Bookstore"
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/19/09
"Book Places: Quimby's Bookstore"
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/12/09
"On Alert" (article on Jason Behrends, founder of Orange Alert Press)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 250, Books
"Open for Business" (article on literacy center/bookstore for literacy non-profit Open Books)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 247, Books
"Last Resort" (article on Tod Goldberg, author of Other Resort Cities)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 241, Books
"Prove It on the Stage" (article on Dave Reidy, author founder of Captive Audience)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 226, Books
"Out with the Old" (service piece on where/how to get rid of kids' stuff)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 208, Kids
"Family Matters" (article on Tony Romano, author of If You Eat, You Never Die)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 201, Books
Newcity’s Top 5 of Everything 2008:
Ways the City of Chicago Plans to Beat Recession by Screwing Us
New Recurring Reading Series
12/30/08
"Stranger Than Nonfiction" (article on Allison Amend, author of debut collection Things That Pass for Love)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 191, Books
"Ballers’ Delight" (preview of the fourth annual Printers’ Ball)
Time Out Chicago, Issue 182, Books
"Holding Mercury"
Chicago Scene, September 2008
"A Bicycle Built for Books" (article on Gabe Levinson’'s Book Bike)
Chicago Tribune, Sunday July 27, 2008
"War of the Words"
Windy City Story Slam
TimeOut Chicago, Issue 173, Books
"Dot Dot Dot" August 2008
Chicago Scene
“Chicago Dads” Spring 2008
TimeOut Chicago, Issue 169, Kids
"Dive Right In" 12/31/07
Centerstage Chicago
Preview of Chicago polar bear events
"High Glass" December 2007
Chicago Scene
Profile of Chicago glass artist Meghan McCook
"The Redwalls" November 2007
Chicago Scene
Feature of rock quartet The Redwalls and their new self-titled album
“Keeping the Lit-Ball Rolling” 7/16/07
Centerstage Chicago
In addition to writing articles, Duffer has reviewed several bars and restaurants that make up the Centerstage database:
Preview of the 3rd annual Printer’s Ball including an interview with Fred Sasaki, organizer of the Ball and editor of Poetry, and Sarah Dodson, editor of the Ball and Make Magazine.
“Word to the Wise” 6/7-13/07
TimeOut Chicago, Issue #119
Preview of the Printers Row Book Fair, advising fair goers of good finds and best bets.
“Beer at the Pier” 5/15/07
New City
Feature story asserting that beer is good.
“Enjoying the Cubs, Avoiding the Crowds” 3/26/07
Centerstage Chicago
A review of five bars in Wrigleyville where you can avoid the stereotypical Wrigley meatheads and belly up to enjoy an Old Style and the ball game.
“Frozen Fundraiser” 2/20/07
New City
Coverage of the Lakeview Polar Bear Club’s sixth annual “Celebration of Shrinkage”. The group raises money for a family in need.
“Getting Out While It’s White Out” 12/19/06
Centerstage Chicago
Favorite outdoor activities to enjoy in the cold heart of Chicago winters, from polar bear clubs to sledding to biking.
“Hit the Slopes” 12/11/06
Centerstage Chicago
A review of the best Midwestern ski hills within a three-hour drive of Chicago.
“Hikes Near Chicago” 10/09/06
Centerstage Chicago
A review of cool fall hikes within a two-hours drive of the city; several locations are in Cook County.
“A Birthday Tribute to Otis Rush” July/August 2005
Blues Legends
Coverage of legendary bluesman Otis Rush’s 70th birthday at Buddy Guy’s Legends. No link available.
“Changes at City Hall Loom Over Bar and Restaurant Owners” Fall 2004
The Tap
Feature cover story on the retirement of controversial liquor commissioner Mardis and an assessment of his successor.
Duffer wrote the Bartender of the Month column and other articles for one year of The Tap’s brief but celebrated life.