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How Healthy Is Your Town – Best and Worst
Diagnosing the well-being of 191 Chicago suburbs—and the city itself.
Loss’s Cause
Two decades after the state supreme court went to extraordinary lengths to reject him, Edward Loss finally became a lawyer in Illinois—completing his triumph over a troubled past and closing a bitter chapter that shook the court.
Classic City
25 Surviving Treasures from Postwar Chicago—and Beyond
Jeopardy
Lawyer Joseph A. Cari Jr. made a stellar mark as a political strategist and fundraiser before an apparent favor landed him in trouble. His fall puts heat on Governor Blagojevich’s administration.
The Difference Between God and a Surgeon
How one father’s worst nightmare—a horrifying accident involving his child—was transformed by the skill of a brilliant doctor
Chicagoans of the Year
Each year, for 12 years now, Chicago has honored a handful of local people whose dedication and hard work have made the city a better place to live. Needless to say, we have never honored a World Series winner before. But for 2005, we have selected six outstanding individuals—a musician, a nurse, two scholars, a community activist, and a saver of soles—as well as a team, the heroic Chicago White Sox. At a January luncheon at the Four Seasons sponsored in part by LaSalle Bank, Chicago will celebrate the achievements of these remarkable people, champions all.
Fatal Connection
When a Chicago call girl turned up dead, it didn’t take police long to zero in on her killer. But the case also sheds light on the growing, hidden, and largely lawless world of online prostitution
A Day with… Jim Karas, Personal Trainer
He’s written two best-selling fitness books and kicked Diane Sawyer’s butt into shape. We trailed the celebrity workout guru for a day.
The Best of Naperville
With a stellar selection of specialty shops, a wide variety of restaurants (be it one-of-a-kind dining experience or an old Chicago favorite), and a lively lineup of attractions that includes a children’s museum, a re-created frontier settlement, and one of the world’s biggest carillons, Naperville has something to offer both its longtime residents and fun-seeking weekend visitors.