They Took Us There
The magazine’s latest Chicagoans of the Year led a Ritz crowd in a joyful celebration of worthy acts
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Feedback
In April’s letters: divergent opinions on Michelle Obama and some second opinions on our health care coverage
The Green Awards
Your nominations in hand, we canvassed the Chicago area for our most earth-friendly individuals. Meet our 2009 class of honorees, six people who are more than green—they’re good.
Contributors
April 2009: Erika Dufour, Dennis Rodkin, Debra Pickett, Jennifer Tanaka, Cassie Walker, Nora O’Donnell
Down, But Not Out
We recently stopped by a gathering of Chicago’s Young Republicans, who, between bites of meatballs and sips of wine, dished on Obama, their party’s future, and more
State of the State
Forget Blago—Illinois has bigger problems.
Testing . . . Testing
Would loosening Illinois eavesdropping laws curb political corruption?
Who Makes What
Our 2009 survey of salaries around the city and beyond
Potty-mouth Patti
A double standard for the First Lady?
Can Cameras Replace Cops?
No one can say for sure why murders and violent crimes are on the rise in Chicago. But some criminologists are questioning why the new police superintendent, Jody Weis, is moving away from proven community policing strategies.