When Girls Won’t Eat
Has a University of Chicago professor found a way to treat the baffling psychological disorder that is anorexia?
Issues: March 2007
Jet Setter
After arriving to head Chicago’s troubled Boeing Comapny, Jim McNerney fostered a culture of openness and honesty—values he learned at the family dinner table growing up in Winnetka. The results: he has mended the company’s ethical reputation and led a stunning comeback against archrival Airbus.
Writers on the Record – Anne Lamott
Victoria Lautman chats with Anne Lamott. PLUS: Critical Mass
The Wright Way
Last year, the owners of Wright, a 20th-century boutique auction house, moved both their private and their professional lives to another level, and their drive, ideas, and distinctive presence continue to secure a position of unparalleled prominence for their business.
Do You Believe?
If the truth is out there, trust The Closer to track it down. In the wake of reported UFO sightings at O’Hare, we look to a local expert for guidance.
Chefs on the Grill with Michael Nagrant – Rick Bayless
For March, Nagrant chats with Rick Bayless, the king of regional Mexican throughout the United States, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Frontera Grill (445 N. Clark St.; 312-661-1434).
Right Time, Right Place
A developer transforms a six-flat in West Lincoln Park, and the suburbs top down-town in condo conversions.
Dining Tidbits – March 2007
Budget Beat, Small Plates, Spin, Barbecue
Shared Experiences: Chicagoans of the Year Recap
Though tossed and blown, these nine Chicago dreamers never walked alone
A Diamond in the Rough
A mix of new housing for the Cabrini-Green neighborhood, and upscale condos on a Lake County shoreline