Features The Real Silent Majorityby Gretchen ReynoldsA special report on the state of the black middle class: They changed the face of Chicago in the 1960s. They may be about to do so again. Cluelessby Rebecca CarrTwo of the city’s best-known – and most colorful – private detectives are at war. And they don’t care … Read more
Features The Second Annual Big Onion Awardsby Ted AllenThey’re back – a fresh crop of the inept, the irritating, the imprisoned, and the goofy. Our yearly homage to those bureaucrats, politicians, and other public bumblers whose deeds gave off a pungent odor Fatal Secretby Annie GowenNobody saw warning signs of the despair that drove two … Read more
Features The Road to Wellvilleby Dennis RodkinIn the land of bounty and all-you-can-eat buffets, lean living has finally taken hold. Even restaurants and grocery stores are making it easier to buy great food that’s also good for you. Innocent Pleasuresby Jody Stern and Jill RohdeA guide to 292 restaurants making it their mission to please … Read more
Features The Path to Victoryby Greg Hinz, Dale Eastman, John B. Holway, Patrick Butler, and Jonathan EigStories of men and women who lived through World War II, one of this country’s defining moments Native Witby Marcia Froelke CoburnShow-business know-it-alls like David Letterman are talking up actress Bonnie Hunt. With two movies and her own TV … Read more
Features Heart to Heartby Dennis RodkinOne out of every four Americans has heart disease. To help you beat the odds and stay healthy, we’ve assembled a guide to the newest techniques, top local doctors, and latest prevention methods. Pate’s Palaceby Geoffrey JohnsonDuPage Airport, whose patron saint is state Senate president James “Pate” Philip, may be … Read more
Features Summer Pleasures for ‘95by Dale Eastman and Liz Pawelko A list of singular sensations – from the first backyard bacchanalia to the last game of twilight golf – that will help prime your plans for the next several months of fun, sun, and sand Raging Boulby Ted AllenIt’s the best of times for business … Read more
Features Best New Restaurantsby Dennis Ray Wheaton and Anne SpiselmanChicago has long been known as a great restaurant town, and this year is no exception. Our reviewers tasted everything from very American fried green tomatoes to Toulousian cassoulet and came up with 20 new top spots. Queen of Artsby Liza SchoenfeinAuction maven Leslie Hindman is … Read more
Features 89 Hoursby Ryan Ver BerkmoesThat’s how much TV news is broadcast here each week on major channels. Our special report examines the state of Chicago news – and offers a thorough viewer’s guide to what’s out there. Baseball’s Family Albumby Richard Cahan and Mark JacobA rich archive of baseball photos, artfully shot by two … Read more
Features Where the Wild Things Are Think the Midwest is tame? Think again and proceed with caution. Our correspondents have sought out the willfully eccentric, the weird, the that’s-incredible – people, places, and things to shock and surprise you. So knock back a cocktail called the Shark Bite and get into the swim. Promise in … Read more
Features 10 Keys for Creating Top High Schoolsby Dennis RodkinThere’s no easy recipe for educational success, but our panel of experts has come up with a list sure to help any school cook up the best possible instructional plan. Charting a School’s Courseby Dennis Rodkin with Felicia MortonAn 11-page statistical snapshot – from class size … Read more
