September 1998
Volume 23
Number 9
Features
Hollywood, Wisconsin
Tinseltown is full of film industry players with good Midwestern blood in their veins. Meet some of them and their moms and dads.
By Carolyn B. Alfvin
The Importance of Being Earnest
Can anybody beat Tommy Thompson? A funny, self-assured Democratic opponent named Ed Garvey sure believes he can.
By Erik Gunn
City Charmers
If you’re a convert to urban living, join the club. Rising property values and diverse neighborhoods are bringing homebuyers to the city.
By Laura J. Merisalo
Great Expectations
In the state’s costliest child welfare system, kids are starting to look like the victims. Can it be fixed before more children are harmed?
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Departments
Outfront
Distinguishing characteristics.
By John Fennell
The Insider
Talk about El Rey’s future, flower power and comic relief.
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Pressroom Confidential
The Halloween Killer speaks and The Onion sprouts.
By Peter Robertson
City Slants
Challenging things to see, read and listen to.
Edited by Ann Christenson
Health & Medicine
Herbal remedies and their impact on you.
By Kathleen Winkler
Calendar
Big fun – the top picks of our editors.
Dining Etcetera
Where we go, you will follow – to The Grove, Calderone Club, and Aladdin.
By Ann Christenson
Restaurants
A complete guide to local dining.
Endgame
City Hall is set to throw the wrecking ball at I-794.
By Kurt Chandler
On the Cover:
Photograph by Chris Corsmeier
