Ill Bills
Lack of health insurance isn’t a problem just for the uninsured
Year: 2009
Venus Rising
An Illinois company’s race to obtain governmental approval for a female version of Viagra raises questions about what really turns women on
Off Beat
A dance group that plugs local fashion designers? That’s not all that’s unusual about The Seldoms
Sales Check
February 2009: A roundup of this month’s sales, store openings, and shopping news.
Contributors
February 2009: Carol Felsenthal, Robert Loerzel, Jeff Ruby, Shane Tritsch, Michael Camarra, Mara Tapp
Rebel with a Clause
Sufficiency of the Actual (U. of I. Press; $16.95), the fifth book of poems from the Illinois poet laureate, Kevin Stein, hits stands in January. Curious about his references to The Who, crickets, and more, we asked the 54-year-old Bradley University professor to interpret the rebellious piece that gives his collection its title.
Feedback
In February’s letters: dad’s view, swords, missing a job, O-verexposure, breakfast, and a would-be nonissue
February 2009 Table of Contents
Cover Story The Making of a First Lady by Carol Felsenthal She’s got the drive to do good and do well. Michelle Obama grew up in a close-knit South Side family, conquered the Ivy League, and finally got with Barack’s program. Next she stars as First Lady. Features Action Heroes by Robert Loerzel and Jeff … Read more
The Insider
Five in-the-moment recommendations from Matt Rucins, the talent buyer at Schubas and the brain behind the pop music festival Tomorrow Never Knows, which starts Jan. 14th. schubas.com
Day Glow in the Dry Season
The most precious anti-dote to a chapped winter face is a good face cream, which can be a tough thing to find. We took on the challenge and asked six staff members to blind-test the latest trend in skin care—the all-natural moisturizer. Without influence of brand names or packaging, they rated eight products based on feel, scent, and overall results