Fevered Pitch
A century ago, Chicago was hot for the White Sox. Sound familiar?
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Features The Call of the Wild, by Geoffrey Johnson From Lake Superior’s Pictured Rocks to the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, outdoor adventures abound in the Midwest. Spread across five states, these wilderness destinations will satisfy hikers and bikers, climbers and anglers-as well as laid-back lovers of awesome scenery and rustic B&B’s. The Lost … Read more
48 Hours
Sensational City Weekends
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Features 48 Hours Spend a sensational summer weekend in the city-our game plans include detailed intineraries for families and the culturally inclined, for glamour girls and lovers, for gourmets and sports fans. Star Gazing From a Miss Illinois runner-up to a pro baseball player, we’ve gathered 20 of the city’s most glittering eligible singles. Plus: … Read more
Never Send Résumés
A shakeup at Playboy left the managing editor jobless after 16 years. Now he’s exploring the world of the newly unemployed.
Full Count: Ron Santo's Bid for the Hall of Fame
EDITOR’S NOTE: A year after his death, Ron Santo was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on December 5th, 2011. This story appeared in our November 2002
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Voice of Reason
Julie Swieca is the only full-time female voice in Chicago sports radio. And she knows how to listen.
Why We Love Chicago in the Summer
Well, why do we? For starters, just step outside. The lake is sparkling, the air is warm, people look genuinely glad to be alive, and the city crackles with activity. Here are just some of the reasons why we love Chicago best right now
Trouble Spots
Ah, summer—time for fun in the sun at the 52 public beaches around Chicago. But, beachgoers, beware: beach closings have more than doubled in recent years. We take a look at the area’s most polluted beaches
Heavy Mettle
They operate in a world of grunts and sweat and mud and blood. The linemen of the Chicago Bears stay mostly out of the spotlight, but the team has advanced to the Super Bowl on the shoulderpads of these giants