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What Ever Happened to the Deerfield Class of ’89?
The high school was an intense and privileged place, and the graduates, now in their mid-30s, have made their way in the real world. Classmate and Chicago senior editor David Bernstein, tracked them down to check out the changes and find out how they live now. Read more
Two Soldiers
By Bryan Smith
Kris Walker and George Obourn Jr. grew up best friends In central Illinois. They played brass in the high-school band, got into the usual teenage scrapes, and Enlisted in the army together. In a span of hours, both were killed in action in Iraq—binding them in death, and adding layers of sadness and solace for two grieving families. Read more
Now and Then
Where were you when you heard the Bears were Super Bowl-bound? Here, some Chicago magazine employees tell their tales—and do their best to jog their memories regarding the last time it happened. Read more
Mr. Danger
By Tony Adler
Tracy Letts’s latest work—a sprawling family saga that premières this summer—suggests where some of that menacing energy comes from. Read more
Are We There Yet?
By Karin Horgan Sullivan
Finding the right cold-weather trip poses special problems. We profile five families with specific—but common—needs and locate nearby destinations to help them keep cabin fever at bay Read more
A New Order
By Jay Pridmore
Though he was one of its chief architects, rainmakers, and partners, Adrian Smith was recently ushered out the door here at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Is the celebrated 70-year-old architectural firm shrewdly remaking itself for the 21st century—or suffering through an intercity power play? Read more
Sweet Spots
By Noah Isackson and Sarah Preston
Looking for a great place to linger over a cocktail? That special outdoor patio? An authentic Irish pub or dance palace of the moment? Whatever your need, we've got the perfect bar or club to satisfy it Read more
Dramatic Effect
By Mara Tapp
The director Robert Falls made his name putting on groundbreaking shows that examine the psychological wreckage of tortured souls. Now, celebrating 20 years with the Goodman Theatre and settled into fatherhood, he is tackling the story of one of the most tormented fathers ever Read more