Features The Hall: An Appreciationby William BrashlerInside 11 of the most beguiling stories in town: an intimate look at City Hall in a time of transition, by one of the city’s most diligent observers Teenspeakby Michael AnaniaBeing incomprehensible, after all, is hard work. Friendly Confinesby Lenny KleinfeldOur ex-columnist explains why he left his heart in … Read more
Features A Sense of the Momentby Gene MustainCapturing history on the run with Channel 5 News The Gritty Gospel of Mary Nelsonby Patrick BarryOne woman’s crusade to make West Garfield Park a much better place Ray Meyerby Alan SteinbergDePaul’s legendary emeritus coach talks about the glories of the past and the lonesomeness of the present. … Read more
Features Critics’ Choiceby Carla and Allen KelsonOur dining reviewers offer an eclectic list of their favorite restaurants for ’86 as well as heartthrobs and heartburns. Richard Marohnby Michael KieferThe problems of teen-agers are never easy to solve – for them or their parents. The Bikers Expressby Tom HallThey cross the Loop in four minutes, dodging … Read more
Features Brains, Brawn, and Bloodby Michael KieferA look at the big, bad Bears defense at the start of a new season Suite Charityby Steve FifferCorporate philanthropy in Chicago has become an industry within industry. Jethro Burnsby Emily FriedmanA seasoned country-music performer shares memories of Homer and Steve Goodman and tells us why Homer and Jethro … Read more
Features Weathering the Financial Stormby Dan RottenbergSome expert advice on getting the most out of your personal investments Ray Stillby Gordon GouldThe CSO’s principal oboist describes what it’s like to perform the greatest masterworks of man and get paid for it – the pitfalls notwithstanding. Sheridan Roadby Jamie GilsonIt is a winding ribbon that ties … Read more
Features A Moment of Truthby Ben JoravskyTwenty years after Dr. King’s visit, the question remains: Has Chicago overcome? Superior Interiorsby Judith Neisser and Brenda ShapiroRooms of note and five interior designers who can make them happen Knivesfiction by Louise ErdrichBetween men and women, pretty’s not the only thing. Michael Madiganby Bruce DuMontThe Speaker of the … Read more
Features For the Love of Honor and Moneyby Adrienne Drell and Larry WeintraubTwo forces shaped the life of Judge Reginald J. Holzer – and ultimately led to his disgrace. How Long Should I Let it Breathe? by Patrick W. FeganA wine expert confronts some of life’s difficult questions. Glad Ragsby Alan and Norma GrossA confessional … Read more
Features Major Waterby Reg PottertonSailing on Lake Michigan is serious and sometimes treacherous business. Milwaukee Avenue: A 50-Mile Journeyby Alan GrossFrom the backside of the city to the prairies of northern Illinois is a road filled with dreams – some fulfilled, and many broken. Mircea Eliadeby Delia O’HaraThe great historian of religions, who died in … Read more
Features Staging a Coupby Lenny KleinfeldA backstage look at the Sturm und Drang – und fun – of putting together the Chicago International Theatre Festival A Trip to the Barberby Alan GrossIn praise of the honest haircut and a noble ritual of manhood in Chicago Linda Van Hornby Laura GreenWant to eat right, stay fit, … Read more
Features New York, New York: Goodbye, Goodbyeby Bill KurtisWho wants a hot pastrami sandwich at three in the morning? The Court Buffsby Jack StarSome people go to court for fun – and they root for their favorite lawyers. Ken “Hawk” Harrelsonby Steve FifferThe man in charge of the White Sox talks about his love for … Read more
