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Oh, L’amour!
By Stuart J. Rosenberg
Since the mid-nineties, the neo-burlesque scene has been creeping toward Chicago from the coasts, as performance artists and jaded club kids revive the campy joys of old-fashioned striptease. Meet Michelle “Toots” L'amour, the city's reigning queen of bump-and-grind. Read more
A Quirk of Nature
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
Since it opened in Lincoln Park eight years ago, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has struggled to raise money, draw crowds, and make itself known as more than the site of a stunning butterfly haven. Will it find its own way--or merge with the nearby zoo? Read more
Top Doctors
By Geoffrey Johnson
The area's 350 best MDs—as chosen by their fellow physicians. Read more
The Artful Bride
By Stacey Jones
Elegant and offbeat venues for weddings and receptions seal the deal by making a statement from the start. Read more
School Lunches 101
By Dennis Rodkin
In the midst of a nationwide childhood obesity epidemic, Chicago-area schools are getting smarter about what to feed students—thanks in part to increased parental involvement and a shove from new federal guidelines. What's on your kid's tray? Read more
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. Read more
Why Everybody Loves Naperville
By Dennis Rodkin
A year older than Chicago, the booming western suburb boasts big-city amenities, small-town charm, good schools, plenty of jobs, and a willingness to tackle its tough problems. Last year Money magazine called Naperville the third-best place to live in the country—but its strongest endorsements come from the folks who live there. Read more
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. Read more
Man of a Thousand Faces
For almost half a century, Marc Hauser has been taking portraits for commercial clients, from Rolling Stone to Arista Records. In this sampling of his work, the subjects are polished yet soulful—and obviously trusting of the man behind the lens. Herein he reveals how he got those shots. Read more