Features The New Alcatrazby Laurence GonzalesOnce you arrive at the United States Penitentiary at Marion, Illinois, peculiar things begin to happen, and they happen fast and all the time. The Glittering City of Helmut Jahnby Brenda Shapiro From the tips of his toes to the tops of his buildings, Chicago’s most controversial architect dares to … Read more
Features My City: Remembrances and Reflectionsby Studs TerkelA uniquely perceptive assessment of the life and times of our city, from the perspective of one of its most astute observers. Departments Letters Upfrontby Henry HansonFlaunting the Panczko Diamond at Field Museum’s Gem Ball; March ’86 peace marchers aim to leave the world better than they found … Read more
Features Chicago Celebratesby Susan Figliulo and James F. QuinnA grand look at our city dressed in its finest for the holidays Cold Comfortby John RezekNobody said a Chicago winter was easy, but perhaps this bit of lagniappe will make the next few months bearable. The Church, Abortion, and Sister Margaret Traxlerby Robert McCloryA liberal Chicago … Read more
Features Trying on the Senate for Sizeby Paul SimonA long-time member of the Illinois legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives takes a hard look at his first six months as senator. A Prairie Revivalby Jerry SullivanWith a little help from axes, brush loppers, and forest fires, volunteers are seeking to restore a small part … Read more
Features Mike Ditkaby Michael KieferThe coach of the Chicago Bears gives his views on Bear football, life, love, and religion. The Frugby Marcia Froelke CoburnJeff Smith, TV’s self-described “wacko cook,” talks about man’s hunger for food and affection. Children of Povertyby Stephen Shames and Alex JotlowitzNearly half of all poor people in America are children. … Read more
Features When it’s Time to Talkby Michael KieferChicago offers dozens of different types of psychotherapy. But how do you know which approach is right for you? Robert Fallsby David JacksonThe artistic director who brought you Kabuki theatre, In the Belly of the Beast, and Hamlet talks about acting, directing, and staying alive in Chicago. Brother, … Read more
Features James R. Thompsonby Henry HansonAt 49, finishing his third term, the Governor discusses his dreams and disappointments, his family, the arts, antiques, and the Cubs. Magical Excursionsby Rosemary L. BrayIn the summer, library books transported the Bray children to worlds both far and near Life in the Fast Laneby Alan GrossBig boys, big toys … Read more
Features Souls in Motionby Leon ForrestIn Chicago’s black churches moments of spiritual and secular discovery unfold against an avalanche of sound. Chapman Kelley’s Wild Ideaby Barbara PolikoffA Johnny Appleseed of wildflowers puts a prairie in Bicentennial Plaza. James Levineby Gordon GouldBack for the Ravinia Festival’s 50th-anniversary season, the musical luminary from the Met discusses the … Read more
Features Real Life at the Ritzby Jack Star…where a highly organized staff handles quirks, details, emergencies with style and verve Bill Daleyby Bruce DuMontThe youngest and, some say, the brightest of Mayor Daley’s sons talks about family, fame, and campaigns to come. The Ties that Bindby Michael AnaniaWhat it means when a woman touches your … Read more
Features When Women Mean Businessby Grant PickWomen’s networks are flourishing in the workplace – and it’s about time. My Tuxedo: A Meditationby Stanley ElkinSecrets of being civilized in black and white Chicago’s Cultural Showmanby Henry HansonThis is the month for Art Expo, and John D. Wilson is the man who makes the phenomenon happen. The … Read more
