He was George Ryan’s chief aide——a gifted, arrogant operator who spent his life in politics. And, prosecutors say, Scott Fawell stood at the center of a vast network of corruption. His story mixes tragedy, farce, and soap opera (a scorned husband helped bring him down)——and adds up to a dismaying case study of the political culture of Illinois
Todd Stroger’s reign as county board president has been marred by chaos, scandal, and deeply unpopular decisions. Here’s the story behind the maneuvering that elevated a political lightweight to one of the most powerful posts in local government
In September’s letters: Reactions to our July issue on sex and love
September 2009: John Conroy, Ruth Lopez, Bridget Maiellaro, Cassie Walker, Ryan Robinson
Major swaths of Chicago lack access to healthful food. This simple truth hides a thicket of related problems that researchers, activists, and public officials are struggling to resolve
Who loves public corruption? Defense attorneys.
He swaggered into town with a gun for an arm and a penchant for shooting from the lip, raising hopes that he was the savior who would return the Bears to Super Bowl glory—but also questions about his judgment and leadership. As the Bears gear up for the 2009 season, we examine the file on the team’s ballyhooed new quarterback—and explain what all the fuss is about
National news outlets are picking Chicago to be a local media incubator
Even if romance doesn’t quite top food, clothing, or shelter on the hierarchy of needs for most Chicagoans, it’s a good bet that it tops the list of wants for many. In the following pages, we explore the intimate side of our town—and find it to be far friskier than the staid Midwestern stereotype suggests. Ever wonder what goes on in the bedrooms of ordinary Chicagoans? Or what really happened inside the Playboy mansion when Hef was frolicking in his Chicago heyday? For the answers to these and other urgent questions, read on.
A Chicago ad legend inspired countless memorable campaigns, my own unbelievable love story, and, decades later, a hit leading man.
