Happy U.
Once a sleepy commuter school, DePaul is on a roll. It boasts new facilities and some of the happiest students anywhere—and is now the largest Catholic university In the country. But has growth come at a cost?
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At a Crossroads
From a restless flock to budget deficits to a startling shortage of priests, the issues facing the Catholic Church in Chicago threaten aspects of its mission. How the church responds will determine its future shape—and how it in turn shapes the city.
Five Cool Cats
The jazz festival tightens the focus on internationally recognized stars, but opportunity also knocks for some of Chicago’s hardworking musicians. You can hear these five swingmen at the fest or find them at their regular, and sometimes irregular, jobs. 1. Von Freeman (pictured, left). Generally regarded as the top jazz musician in Chicago, the tenor … Read more
Writers on the Record – Bret Easton Ellis
Victoria Lautman chats with the author about his self-referential new work, Lunar Park
Stepping Out
Let Arlene Matthews, shoe buyer extraordinaire, be your guide to the season’s cutting edge footwear.
Peoria, Sit Down
What does the Gap’s latest venture reveal about Chicago as a retail incubator?
Music Man
Accomplished drummer Kevin O’Donnell scores himself a new career as a composer for theatre.
Model Students
Meet five top prospects from Chicago’s fashion institutes.
Master Builder
The Art Institute is carving new space for architecture and design. Now it has found the man to fill it.
How to Make a Killer Apple Pie
Elizabeth Stegner, who bakes the superlative pies at Prairie Grass Cafe, showed us how it’s done.