The Critter Hunter
He stalks skunks, raccoons, foxes, snakes, and more—any wild varmint that’s invaded city or suburb. Got bats in the Attic? Rick Wilberschied is on the case
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The Mystery of Mayor Daley
After 15 years in office, his popularity and his power have never been greater. Insiders say Richard M. Daley could crack down on the cronyism and ethically questionable deals that threaten to undermine his legacy. Why doesn’t he? A special report
Straight Up
CM Punk returns to his home turf for a World Wrestling Entertainment smackdown on August 18th.
What Makes Jim Run?
Jim Oberweis earned a fortune in business, but in politics he hasn’t fared so well—failing in runs for governor, the Senate, and Congress while burning through $7 million of his own money and one 35-year marriage. Now he’s taking his second stab at Dennis Hastert’s old congressional seat—even as he risks becoming a political punch line
Feedback
In this month’s letters: bygone lakefront, too skinny, and not-Wrigleyville
The Dog Dilemma
The Obamas face an important decision—what breed to get.
Collision Course
In 2005, a young woman bent on self-destruction intentionally drove her car into the back of another. She lived. Three musicians on their lunch break died. This year, as her prison sentence comes to its end, the case remains a tragedy without closure or explanation.
Contributors
Noah Isackson, Ben Goldberger, Scott Ackman and Christopher Schwarz, Joanna Topor MacKenzie, Taylor Castle, Libby Fischer Hellmann
Men Behaving Dadly
Can something as complex as a father’s skill be measured? Yes, it can.