Magazine archive: Feature

Jay Doherty and the City Club of Chicago Under Fire

Jay Doherty and the City Club of Chicago Under Fire

CLUB JAY: Has the powerful lobbyist Jay Doherty, the president of the City Club of Chicago, transformed that venerable organization into a means to enrich his clients—and himself? The Illinois...

The Mob’s Last Gasp?

The Mob’s Last Gasp?

THE GANG THAT WOULDN'T DIE: This month three Chicago senior citizens are set to be sentenced for an audacious plot to rob a mob boss’s home. A story of thrill-seeking, revenge, and the decline of...

Hot Summer Beachwear

Hot Summer Beachwear

ADULT SWIM: Turn heads with retro swimsuits and exotic cover-ups

Ready, Set, NATO!

Ready, Set, NATO!

What you need to know about the world’s most important defense summit

Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago

Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago

Where to bust a gut in the funniest city in the world

The Nation’s Greenest House, Three Years Later

The Nation’s Greenest House, Three Years Later

In 2009, the Chicago home that Michael Yannell moved into was heralded as the most energy smart in the country. But some of its features didn't turn out as planned. Here's what worked—and what...

2012 Green Awards

2012 Green Awards

You can help save the planet and make money. These five Chicagoans are showing the city how it's done

Can Karen Freeman-Wilson Fix Gary, Indiana?

Can Karen Freeman-Wilson Fix Gary, Indiana?

The Harvard-educated new mayor is drawing national attention with her out-of-the-box ideas to turn Chicago's most notorious neighbor back into a thriving city

Rick Bayless in Cascabel: Star Chef Steps into New Role

Rick Bayless in Cascabel: Star Chef Steps into New Role

AND FOR HIS NEXT ACT...: In March, Rick Bayless steps into a new role, playing the romantic lead in a dramatic production that includes a three-course meal, plus dancing and daring feats by...

Dr. Mercola: Visionary or Quack?

Dr. Mercola: Visionary or Quack?

Americans’ growing interest in alternative medicine has helped turn suburban Chicago doctor Joseph Mercola into one of the most popular voices in natural health. So why does he have so many...