November 2000

November 2000

November 2000 Volume 25 Number 11   Features The Sinking of the Linda-E What happened, really, to the doomed Linda-E.? Our writer compellingly pieces together the entire heart-wrenching tale. By Kurt Chandler   The Silk Purse The Potawatomis’ new casino may conjure up visions of Vegas.  It’s no stretch.  The amenities at this swank facility may make a bingo convert out of the most prudish housewife. By Perry M. Lamek   Havens of Bliss In times of tension, the please, “Calgon, Take Me Away,” has been replaced by an afternoon at the spa.  This complete guide will help you find…

November 2000

Volume 25

Number 11

 

Features

The Sinking of the Linda-E

What happened, really, to the doomed Linda-E.? Our writer compellingly pieces together the entire heart-wrenching tale.

By Kurt Chandler

 

The Silk Purse

The Potawatomis’ new casino may conjure up visions of Vegas.  It’s no stretch.  The amenities at this swank facility may make a bingo convert out of the most prudish housewife.

By Perry M. Lamek

 

Havens of Bliss

In times of tension, the please, “Calgon, Take Me Away,” has been replaced by an afternoon at the spa.  This complete guide will help you find the facility that suits you

By Edith Brin

 

Vanishing Act

Mayor John Norquist says he supports the local arts community, and yet he hasn’t truly put his money where his mouth is.

By Pegi Taylor

 

Departments

Outfront

What we do best

By John Fennell

 

Letters

The comments have poured in

 

This Month

Stop working so much.  Learn how to unwind here.

Edited by Charlene Mills

 

The Insider

Jewel-Osco’s no-show, a weird wedding and a guy who picked Milwaukee over Chicago and New York

Edited by Natalie Dorman

 

Pressroom Confidential

Jim Stingl’s Journal Sentinel columns don’t sting – but should they?

By Peter Robertson

 

Where Are They Now?

Meet VACBOY, a kid who hasn’t grown out of Hoovers.

By James Romenesko

 

Inside Views

Dogs and cats, frocks and bangers, CDs and books

Edited by Ann Christenson

 

Dining Out

Vinifera and Maniaci’s sport new menus and chefs.  Get the meat ‘n’ bones scoop

By Ann Christenson

 

Your Health

Those guys in white lab coats aren’t just sitting around on their duffs.  Read about these major medical innovations

By Kathleen Winkler

 

Dining Guide

See for yourself why this part of the book keeps getting better.  Find great dining tips and learn about our new Web site, too.

 

Endgame

What’s with this “Mr.”/”Ms.” Business? Courtesy titles are for the birds

By Kurt Chandler