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The (Super) Natural
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
Audrey Niffenegger struck publishing gold with her best-selling first novel, The Time Traveler's Wife, recently made into a movie. Now the Chicago author is back with another story tinged with the otherworldly—ghosts this time. Can the new novel live up to high expectations—and the $5-million payday it fetched? Read more
Lost— and Saved
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
Thinking he had nothing more serious than a persistent cold, Doug Waldron put off seeing his doctor. When he finally sought help, he was told that he had about a month to live. Two and a half years later, he’s fought through two cancers, diabetes, and a heart attack, but now he’s feeling fine Read more
The Ikram Touch
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
Ikram Goldman’s devoted clients say her secret is her vision and her intuition—and her commitment to refining their personal style Read more
Oprah Unbound
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
FROM DECEMBER 2008: After 25 years, Chicago’s Media Queen builds a bigger business and charitable empire, dabbles in politics, and strikes out for the West. Can $2.7 billion buy happiness? Read more
The Audacity of Hope
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
In the 100 years since the Cubs won a World Series, the underachieving team has managed a single unmitigated triumph: inspiring the play Bleacher Bums. On this centennial, we look back at the creation of that memorable drama. Read more
The Last Round
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
The Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg reveled in his role as a hard-drinking writer in the old mold. Then one awful night, his wife had to call the police Read more
The Show Goes On
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
Two years ago, Christopher Kennedy, the president of the Merchandise Mart and an heir of the iconic clan, rescued the city's leading art exhibition from last-minute ruin. This year, it opens with more exhibitors, four satellite shows, and world-class expectations. Read more
Dressing to Thrill
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
She's Michelle Obama's favorite designer, and Oprah wears her gowns. Her soft, sexy, elegant clothes have placed her atop Chicago's fashion A-list. And now, with a new boutique, Maria Pinto completes a remarkable comeback Read more
Betrayal
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
The Reverend Mark Sorvillo cut an extravagant figure—dining at expensive restaurants, shopping at luxury stores. It took a sting to prove he was stealing from his parishioners Read more
Voices in the Church
By Marcia Froelke Coburn, Amber Holst, Geoffrey Johnson, Kevin McKeough, and David Zivan
A devout attorney in search of the sacred. A gay activist battling for equality. An immigrant seeking refuge. A nun pursuing peace at any cost. A gathering of the faithful. Read more