August 2004

Slow Food for a Fast City

Slow Food for a Fast City
Suffering from fast food indigestion? Why taking time to choose and chew your food is good for you — and local farmers, too. by JOANN MILIVOJEVIC

Freedom of the (Freelance) Press?
Local journalist faces possible prosecution for independent documentary. by NICHOLAS SKALA

West Side Lot Goes from Gray to Green
Garden provides veggies and hope in Humboldt Park. by MOIRA BARTEL

Slow Workouts Yield Quick Results
Build your muscles and strengthen your serenity at the same time. by DIANA STRZALKA

Leona’s: Chicago’s ‘Conscious’ Pizza Joint
Family-owned restaurant serves up organic alternatives. by JESSICA SECTZER

BackWords: The Unbearable Lightness of Waking
Slow down your mornings to cope with fast-paced days. by MANDY BURRELL