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I Married a Mad Man

I Married a Mad Man

A Chicago ad legend inspired countless memorable campaigns, my own unbelievable love story, and, decades later, a hit leading man

Contributors

Contributors

Press Boxing

Jay Mariotti says he doesn't play by jock rules, referring to Chicago sports media. Read more about how he's dealt with the critisism from both the sports media and athletes.

Crusader for Cures

Crusader for Cures

Chicago businessman Lou Weisbach—once a major player in Democratic fundraising—has turned his persuasive skills to a new project: creating a medical research institution dedicated to ending...

Class Action

Class Action

War, pestilence, inflation: these are perilous times. But before giving in to despair, consider enrolling in one of these eight courses, which offer lots of learning—and a little hope

Cash Crops

Cash Crops

Chicago and organic food; most charitable states; the midwest loves botox

How We Spend - Par Value

How We Spend - Par Value

Chicago loves golf and beer; the cost of smoking

How We Spend - Wheels of Fortune

How We Spend - Wheels of Fortune

The cost of owning a car; Chicago loves champagne; Lottery fever

How We Spend - Fluid Dynamics

How We Spend - Fluid Dynamics

Cruisin' Chicagoans; the price of Christmas trees; Chicago loves movies

How We Spend - Urban Sprawl

How We Spend - Urban Sprawl

Chicago keeps making it onto lists of the fattest cities. Are Chicagoans also fiscally unfit?