Features
What’s Your Home Worth? Foreclosures are up and home values and sales are down, but they haven’t dampened the old-fashioned American dream of owning a home. In a changing marketplace, how do you make your dreams come true? by Cristina Daglas
Green Giant Former pro basketball player Will Allen won a “genius grant,” has Bill Clinton’s ear and transformed a 2-acre Northwest Side farm into an innovative project resonating internationally. But if you see him, ask him about worms. by Joel McNally
The High and Mighty The rebuilt Marquette Interchange is a sublime sight, not to mention a nice ride. The fascinating story of how this nationally respected project came to fruition. by Scott Jacobs
Departments
Outfront Bright ideas. by Bruce Murphy
Mail Your lips are not sealed.
Events Lang Lang go bang bang, an ardent eye on the Apple, Blonde ambition and Wild Space’s expression of “happiness.”
Insider Bad (for you) billboards? Also: Candy Raisins – like a beloved canceled sitcom – and pipes from the past.
First Person The gas is slowly filling in this curator’s veins.
Pressroom A troubling media gap.
Reviews Sea scrolls and mummies; Sid Vicious and a Chisel.
The Mil Politicos, writers, celeb sightings and our flashback.
Savvy Fashion Feeling earthy but looking chic.
Shopping Trendy and eco-friendly; pretty feet.
Health Type 2 diabetes is sneaky, but there are things you can do to outsmart it. by Caroline Goyette
Dining Two Mexican restaurants so close and yet so far. And to find our monthly restaurant listings, please go to Dining Extra. by Ann Christenson
Endgame Farewell and hello. photos by John December
