The Top Private Schools in Chicago and the Suburbs

By Geoffrey Johnson, additional research by Kaitlin Petersen

LESSONS LEARNED: Across metropolitan Chicago, private elementary schools offer options for students and their parents seeking an alternative to the public-school model Read more

Midwest Lake Vacation Spots

By Jan Parr, Kaitlin Petersen, Lena Singer, and Catey Sullivan

10 splendid Midwestern lakes perfect for a refreshing weekend getaway or a full-fledged fun-filled summer vacation Read more

Midwest Lake Vacation Spots: Canoe Bay

By Kaitlin Petersen

A deluxe Northwoods resort that nurtures amid nature Read more

Midwest Lake Vacation Spots: Chippewa Retreat Resort

By Kaitlin Petersen

A piny retreat in Manitowish Waters Read more

Midwest Lake Vacation Spots: Coon’s Franklin Lodge

By Kaitlin Petersen

A 120-year-old favorite for families Read more

Midwest Lake Vacation Spots: Spider Lake Lodge

By Kaitlin Petersen

Rustic charm on Big Spider Lake Read more

Midwest Lake Vacation Spots: Stout’s Island Lodge

By Kaitlin Petersen

An island paradise Read more

Contributors

By Kaitlin Petersen

January 2011: Victoria Lautman, Nora O'Donnell, Karen Springen, Saverio Truglia Read more

Chicagoans of the Year 2010: Neli Vazquez-Rowland, A Safe Haven

By Kaitlin Petersen

Co-founder of A Safe Haven, a network of shelters that address the causes of chronic homelessness and teach residents how to live without drugs and alcohol and reenter society Read more

Contributors

By Kaitlin Petersen

December 2010: We celebrate our 40th anniversary! Read more

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