Shared Experiences: Chicagoans of the Year Recap
Though tossed and blown, these nine Chicago dreamers never walked alone
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Shakespeare in Love
Schulfer, the executive director of the Goodman Theatre, and Fisher, a veteran actress, show off some of their stylistic choices.
The Short List
It’s Showtime for This American Life; puppets aren’t lame—we swear! A Bobbi Brown secret; why Stacey Ballis is cool; and more for March
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.
The City of Big Stomachs
How fat is Chicago? We show you a map of the city’s fittest versus the fattest neighborhoods.
When Disaster Strikes
In case of emergency … well, what do we do, exactly? What happens when disaster strikes? We give you the 411 in case of a 911.
Fighting Words?
After a bitter divorce, Maria George appeared to get her revenge when she sent around documents purporting to reveal the ugly truth about her ex-husband, Scott. He sued her for defamation—and won a record judgment.
Heir Jordan
From March 2007: He has weathered the pressure of being Michael Jordan’s son and managed to build a strong high-school record. Now Jeffrey Jordan has his sights set on college hoops.
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.