The Secret Life of Teens: A Special Report
They eat. They sleep. They study. They Facebook. But what goes on when kids are out of sight? And, more importantly, what are they thinking? To find out, we asked.
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Hanging Out
The teenage social circle, dissected
Contributors
October 2009: Catey Sullivan, Brian Kuhlmann, Jeff Sciortino, Geoffrey Johnson, Rebecca Little
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In October’s letters: A food reaction, more on sex, and a few clarifications
Sense of a Woman
The perfume maker Jessica Dunne embodies the charm of effortless feminity
8 Teen Dreams
A science whiz, a professional ballet dancer, a born storyteller, a basketball star, and four others talk about their lives and their hopes for the future
A Mugging on Lake Street
FROM SEPTEMBER 2009: A veteran investigative reporter looks into his own beating and finds himself confronting harsh and lingering questions of race
The Fawell Affair
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
The Coronation
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
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In September’s letters: Reactions to our July issue on sex and love