Man on the Right
The Northwestern University law prof Steve Calabresi tells why he helped found the Federalist Society.
The Northwestern University law prof Steve Calabresi tells why he helped found the Federalist Society.
Features Best Places to Work, We searched far and wide for the Chicago area employers who were treating their workers best. We found ad agencies, insurers, law firms, software developers, a restauranteur, and more-in all, 25 companies where employees are happy all the livelong workday. The Toughest Game in Town, by Steve Rhodes McCormick Place … Read more
Features The Mystery of Mayor Daley, by Shane Tritsch During his 15 years in office, he has restored Chicago’s reputation as The City That Works. So why does the popular and powerful Richard M. Daley jeopardize his legacy by permitting scandal after scandal to unfold during his watch? Sex, Chimps & Videotape, by Marcia Froelke … Read more
Features Dear Ann, by Carol Felsenthal An energetic self-promotor, Eppie Lederer was a natural as the wise and wisecracking Ann Landers, advice maven to millions. But her own family problems were harder to solve. Jamie Dimon Pulls a Bank Job, by Scott McMurray Bold and no-nonsense, Jamie Dimon has received the biggest bank headquartered in … Read more
Features Thirty Tough Lawyersby James Ylisela Jr.The verdict is in: After careful deliberation, we present some of the toughest attorneys in town, men and women who give lawyers a good name – and their clients a winning edge. Taken by Stormby Peggy WolffNothing could keep retired Chicago doctor Nenad Belic from trying to row across … Read more
Features The new CenturionsOur eight Chicagoans of the Year for 2001 provide inspiring examples of how to confront – and transform – the troubling 21st century. How Healthy Are You?by Robert KursonA guide to the medical tests – from a simple blood pressure checkup to a high-tech heart scan – that doctors and their patients … Read more
Features 1 Is the Luckiest NumberA news anchor, a goalie, a prosecutor – plus 17 other smart, sexy professionals we’ve selected as Chicago‘s most eligible men and women Green Mansionsby David StandishFrom the earliest days, citybound Chicagoans have longed to escape to the country. Some wealthy pioneers actually made the leap – and left behind … Read more
Features Where the Girls Aren’tby Margaret LittmanDespite big gains in the workplace in recent decades, women still are not landing their share of top corporate jobs – especially in Chicago. When a Stranger Calledby Joel ReeseEven after the terrifying phone calls turned into death threats, the police told the young schoolteacher they could not help. … Read more
Features Surviving O’Hareby Robert KursonPassing through O’Hare International Airport can be an intimidating experience. Our behind-the-scenes tour, complete with valuable tips, points you toward a smooth landing. The Big Onion Awardsby Steve Rhodes and David ZivanOur seventh annual tribute to greed, stupidity, pettiness, and boorish behavior among public servants – including a special edition of … Read more
Although Chicago’s unemployment rate recently fell to 5.4 percent from 6.6 percent a year ago, it is still higher than those of the nation’s other largest cities. The good news is that the job market here is heating up-at least if you’re counting Internet job listings. “There are more online job postings in Chicago now … Read more