Lon Monk Back in the Hot Seat—and Back in the Day

Rod Blagojevich wants the jury in his corruption trial to know that Lon Monk, his former BFF, is a turncoat. Blago’s grimaces, eye rolls, and frantic scribbling during Monk’s testimony—not to mention his dagger-eyed stares at his former campaign manager and groomsman—may have been for show, but those who know the former governor know that he once truly loved Lon Monk…

Singles 2010: John Curtin

32 // senior attorney for Walgreens From: Palos Park Lives in: River North Send John an e-mail Related: Photos from the shoot » Video interviews » Then and now gallery » Behind-the-scenes shots » Back to all singles » Study Buddy “In college [at the University of San Diego], my friends knew where they could … Read more

Singles 2010: Kelly Goldsmith

31 // assistant professor of marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management From: San Diego, California Lives in: Old Town Send Kelly an e-mail Related: Photos from the shoot » Video interviews » Then and now gallery » Behind-the-scenes shots » Back to all singles » Researcher, Part 1 “I’ve always been interested in … Read more

Singles 2010: Aaron Deal

28 // executive chef at Custom House Tavern From: Morganton, North Carolina Lives in: South Loop Send Aaron an e-mail Related: Photos from the shoot » Video interviews » Then and now gallery » Behind-the-scenes shots » Back to all singles » Modest Success “Accolades are great, but it’s not why I set out to … Read more