A Fatal Friendship

Friends since childhood, Jim Masino and James McNally had gone in different directions in their adult lives. Still, when Masino needed a crucial favor following a run-in with the law, McNally was...

Sarah Downey

Money in Chicago 2007

Our special report on getting, spending, saving, and much more—including a list of who makes what in Chicago, a weeklong spending log from area residents, and twenty easy tips to help you save more.

Light Source

Behind a vintage brick façade in Lincoln Park, the architect Geoffrey Goldberg and his wife, Lynne Remington, an arts consultant, designed a contemporary setting for he accomplishments of three...

Green Awards 2007 Honorees

When we announced our plan to honor local eco-innovators, your nominations poured in. Here are the eight individuals we singled out for their vision. PLUS: How can Chicago become the most...

Chefs on the Grill with Michael Nagrant - Greg Hall

For April, Nagrant chats with Greg Hall, head brewmaster at the organically certified Goose Island Brewery.

Michael Nagrant

Dining Tidbits

Recipe File

April 2007

Latino Royale

Hold your breath. Geno Bahena and Dudley Nieto have opened (and closed) plenty of Mexican restaurants in Chicago—but none as good as their new ones

Dennis Ray Wheaton

Fist Fight

The Closer infiltrates the heated Rock-Paper-Scissors subculture—and emerges Diaper Champ.

Jeff Ruby

Price Watch: Spring Cleaning

The price of spring cleaning

Sandra Swanson

The Annotated: Paris Street; Rainy Day

If you don’t experience enough April showers this month, take a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago to see one of the museum’s most enduringly popular paintings: Paris Street; Rainy Day.

Alice C. Chen

The Perfect: Chicago Baseball Player

With only three pennants and one World Series championship in the past 62 years, Chicago's baseball teams need a new strategy.

Geoffrey Johnson

You Should Know...Chad Pregracke

He's handsome, tireless, and the star of a new book. Meet the next face of the environmental movement.

Brendan Shea

The Divas Divulge

Not one, but two of Chicago’s most powerful vocalists make rare appearances on their home turf in April.

Mark Thomas Ketterson

Bases Loaded

Can this trio of baseball players restore Roberto Clemente High’s former glory?

After Pashke

We polled gallerists and experts to find out which rising art stars we should be collecting now; see their work at Artopolis or visit the galleries that represent them.

Joanna Topor Mackenzie

Style Sheet - April 2007

These new letter-perfect products offer something for every type.

Barri Leiner

Six Questions for...Jonathan Eig

Jonathan Eig's, former Chicago magazine writer's, new book Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season (Simon & Schuster) comes out in April.

Jeff Ruby

College Prep

DePaul coeds who pinch their pennies will flock to Rugby, a Polo Ralph Lauren outpost with a younger and more affordable aesthetic. Plus: Sales Check

Rebecca Little

Ready Made

Send greetings, store memories, or perk up bare walls with paperie art by these locals.

Writers on the Record - Anchee Min

Victoria Lautman chats with Anchee Min. PLUS: Critical Mass

The Mommy Dilemma

Making the case for new moms to stay on the job

Jessa Crispin

Petit Forte

Malika Ameen has wowed New York, L.A., and Bono. Now she’s buttering up her hometown.

Michael Nagrant

The Short List - April 2007

Rock star recipes; Improv Fest funnies; vindication for C students; pizza for lovers; and more for April

Lake Effect

Paddling Lake Michigan had long been a dream for two dedicated Chicago kayakers. But last fall's attempt to make a 50-mile crossing brought them face to face with the perils of adventure.

Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin

Deal Estate

A special green edition of Deal Estate looks at some eco-friendly residential innovations—from solar panels to geothermal climate control (April 2007).

Deal Estate Condos

Energy savers that provide the biggest payback when it’s time to sell your home (April 2007).

Dennis Rodkin

Marquee

News, reviews, and hot tips for April 2007

Pharm Aid

Our nightlife correspondent parties like a rock-star (Rock Star: Supernova, that is) and still manages to report back on the new bar Pharmacy. PLUS: Celebrity Beat

Sarah Preston