February 1987
Volume 12
Number 2
Features
Death of a Salesman
The state’s undisputed health insurance champion, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, has fallen on mighty hard times in recent months, botching payments and scrambling service to countless customers. The company’s explanation? The computer did it.
By Stephen Filmanowkz and James Romenesko
Big Deals
Want to feather your nest for a “poultry” sum? Check out this compendium of well-priced delights.
By Elizabeth Birkelund Oberbeck
Honor Thy Father
Excerpts from a letter to Judge Terence Evans, in which Joseph Balistrieri tells of his life as the son of reputed Midwest mob leader Frank Balistrieri.
Interior Motives
Basic black’s showing up everywhere in interior design.
By Victoria Vaccarello and Leslie J. Ratay
A Fishy Story
There are hundreds of fishy tales in this city, and hundreds of places to find a fish fry on a Friday night. Here are some of our favorites.
By Willard Romantini
Departments
OutFront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Rants and raves.
The Insider
The Conservatory of Music takes a few cues from Ozzy Osbourne; ideas for wooing your own Valentine; a guy who would love to have your business card: and plenty more.
Edited by Leslie J. Ratay
Special Advertising Section
The new face of hospitals.
By Michael Muckian
Misc.
Frills and frippery, flounces and frivolities for the 14th.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Metroscene
Fun in February.
Edited by Daivn M. Behr
Dining Guide
Cruisin’ for cuisine? Consult us first.
Columns
Business
Is your career headed for a crash? You could be suffering from job burnout.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Politics
In the race for the mayor’s office, Dennis Conta’s biggest adversary may be his own public image.
By Charles J. Sykes
Fine Arts
The man behind the scenes in the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s latest play. An American Journey.
By Bruce Murphy
Restaurants
Restaurateur Tony Harvey does France and Italy — Milwaukee-style.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
Is the entire Democratic party of Wisconsin suffering from mid-life crisis?
By Charles J. Sykes
On The Cover: Photograph by John Nienhuis. Chick from Northern
Hatchery, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
