Features Season’s Greediesby Henry Hanson, David Jackson, Mark Jannot, and Daniel SantowA Yuletide toast to the city’s movers and takers Hatchet Man: The Rise of David Axelrodby Grant Pick Within the next 12 months, this political consultant just could become a kingmaker. Goods: Treasure to Goby Donna Frost and Joanne TrestrailGifts of rare richness from … Read more
Features Critics’ Choice 1987by Carla and Allen KelsonOur restaurant critics choose their favorites, from rock-steady reliables to a diverse batch of newcomers. Advice Warsby Marcia Froelke CoburnAnn and Abby, Diane and Zazz – the newspapers get serious about who tells us how to behave. Tony Fitzpatrick and the Slamby Rick TelanderOne tough guy goes the … Read more
Features The Next Hot Neighborhoods Four nice places in the city where housing prices haven’t skyrocketed…yet. Also, spotting the signs of revival, loft living, and the postgentrification blues The Greening of Cabrini-Greenby Ann GrimesWhy selling it doesn’t seem inconceivable any more Marketing the Maestroby Phillip HuscherAs a musician and as a celebrity, Georg Solti wonders … Read more
Features Fall Preview Drum roll, please! The new season makes a grand entrance, all promise and possibility. Some faces to watch for in the months to come… The Pope’s Man in the Middle by Roy Larson Although his own Archdiocese remains troubled, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin has emerged as the Catholic moderates’ best hope. The Fall … Read more
Features Open All Nite The rumors are true: Life begins at midnight. Here’s our guide to restaurants, bars, clubs, and businesses that feed your untimely cravings. Rock ‘n’ Bowlby Bill Emrich and Donna Forst We pick up a few of our outer-fringe friends, dance till dawn, party, go bowling, don’t know when to stop. The … Read more
Features Unmasking Sneedby David JacksonShe doesn’t mince words about others, but if you want to know about Mike Sneed herself, you have to read between the lines. The Goods: Vintage Vanguardby Marla Donato Accessories for a sultry summer when what’s old is news Lies and Whispersby Marcia Froelke CoburnIf trust turns to suspicions of betrayal, … Read more
Features Summer PleasuresOur appreciation of this most contradictory of seasons, featuring guides to city beaches, outdoor music, free events, garden cafes, and summer reading. Also, celebrity swimsuits, waterside heroes, summer houses, beach gear, and the Kelsons’ favorite hot dogs Fear and Loathing in Papa Bear’s Denby Robert McClory After one nonchampionship season, the wrath of … Read more
Features Waking Up to the Lakeby Arsenio Oloroso, Jr.With floodwaters forcing evacuations and threatening a major traffic artery, the time has finally come for action. Fashion: Body Language Style follows form – show-off dressing for spring lets the world know what you’re made of. Jungle After Hoursby Zay N. SmithTales of the Lincoln Park Zoo … Read more
Features No Escape: The Endless Dreams of Elginby Laurence GonzalesHolding on – or losing it all – at the state of mental-health center Dressing Like a Womanby Brenda ShapiroAfter all those mannish suits and “dress-for-success” looks, there was bound to be a revolt. Finally, women are secure enough to reaffirm their femininity. Del Closeby Lenny … Read more
Features Battle for the Hallby Louis H. Masotti and Paul M. GreenA donnybrook develops – and the city’s future is up for grabs. Dan P. McAdamsby Ronni ScheierA man who takes a professional interest in affairs of the heart explores the psychology of love. The Big Feedby Rich Bowen and Dick FayFour days of food, … Read more
