The Difference Between God and a Surgeon
How one father’s worst nightmare—a horrifying accident involving his child—was transformed by the skill of a brilliant doctor
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Chicagoans of the Year
Each year, for 12 years now, Chicago has honored a handful of local people whose dedication and hard work have made the city a better place to live. Needless to say, we have never honored a World Series winner before. But for 2005, we have selected six outstanding individuals—a musician, a nurse, two scholars, a community activist, and a saver of soles—as well as a team, the heroic Chicago White Sox. At a January luncheon at the Four Seasons sponsored in part by LaSalle Bank, Chicago will celebrate the achievements of these remarkable people, champions all.
Fatal Connection
When a Chicago call girl turned up dead, it didn’t take police long to zero in on her killer. But the case also sheds light on the growing, hidden, and largely lawless world of online prostitution
A Day with… Jim Karas, Personal Trainer
He’s written two best-selling fitness books and kicked Diane Sawyer’s butt into shape. We trailed the celebrity workout guru for a day.
The Best of Naperville
With a stellar selection of specialty shops, a wide variety of restaurants (be it one-of-a-kind dining experience or an old Chicago favorite), and a lively lineup of attractions that includes a children’s museum, a re-created frontier settlement, and one of the world’s biggest carillons, Naperville has something to offer both its longtime residents and fun-seeking weekend visitors.
Take This Job and …
Your evil boss will seem harmless by comparison.
The Hacktivist
Calling himself an electronic Robin Hood, Jeremy Hammond used his computer savvy to attack a conservative group’s Web site. He called it an act of civil disobedience. The FBI called it theft.
Head of the Class
Chicago’s eight “selective enrollment” public high schools are fielding some of the city’s top graduates, giving parents an attractive alternative to fleeing for the suburbs. But are these elite institutions draining the brains out of the neighborhoods?
Split Decision
The husband-and-wife team that ran Alberto-Culver announced their separation even as they were negotiating the breakup of the beauty products company. Has an ending been scripted for this colorful, family-run success story?
Somebody Give This Guy a Genius Grant
Ken Dunn embodies an American ideal of intelligence, an extraordinary melding of farmer and philosopher. He just might be the smartest man in the city. And he grows magnificent tomatoes.