Do You Believe?
If the truth is out there, trust The Closer to track it down. In the wake of reported UFO sightings at O’Hare, we look to a local expert for guidance.
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The City of Big Stomachs
How fat is Chicago? We show you a map of the city’s fittest versus the fattest neighborhoods.
When Disaster Strikes
In case of emergency … well, what do we do, exactly? What happens when disaster strikes? We give you the 411 in case of a 911.
Fighting Words?
After a bitter divorce, Maria George appeared to get her revenge when she sent around documents purporting to reveal the ugly truth about her ex-husband, Scott. He sued her for defamation—and won a record judgment.
Heir Jordan
From March 2007: He has weathered the pressure of being Michael Jordan’s son and managed to build a strong high-school record. Now Jeffrey Jordan has his sights set on college hoops.
Jet Setter
After arriving to head Chicago’s troubled Boeing Comapny, Jim McNerney fostered a culture of openness and honesty—values he learned at the family dinner table growing up in Winnetka. The results: he has mended the company’s ethical reputation and led a stunning comeback against archrival Airbus.
The Wright Way
Last year, the owners of Wright, a 20th-century boutique auction house, moved both their private and their professional lives to another level, and their drive, ideas, and distinctive presence continue to secure a position of unparalleled prominence for their business.
The Perfect: Chicago Baseball Player
With only three pennants and one World Series championship in the past 62 years, Chicago’s baseball teams need a new strategy.
Lake Effect
Paddling Lake Michigan had long been a dream for two dedicated Chicago kayakers. But last fall’s attempt to make a 50-mile crossing brought them face to face with the perils of adventure.
A Fatal Friendship
Friends since childhood, Jim Masino and James McNally had gone in different directions in their adult lives. Still, when Masino needed a crucial favor following a run-in with the law, McNally was right there to help him out—not realizing the fatal consequences that would follow his good deed.