Chicago's butterfly haven, page 9 |
The governor's land trust, page 12 |
Illinois' small public zoos, page 17 |
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FEATURES 12 TOO little, too late? by Bill Steinbacher-Kemp The governor's land trust initiative drew applause. But some wonder whether-good intentions will be enough. 17 ZOO Stories by Jefferson Robbins A key mission of Illinois' small public zoos is maintaining endangered species. 22 Books by Robert Kuhn McGregor The well is running dry We sometimes worry about water here in Illinois. 24 Is it safe to go in? by Stu Jacobson 26 Books by Thomas Simpson Prairie views Illinois writers provide a window into our soul. 30 Spotlight by Terry Bibo Matt Hale The white separatist has gained the attention of the legal community. 32 Hate is marginal, but it's here by Bill Knight 34 Snapshots by Ann Londrigan, Dan Guillory & Lester Graham Used to be |
DEPARTMENTS 3 Conversation with the Publisher by Ed Wojcicki 4 Editor's Notebook by Peggy Boyer Long 6 State of the State by Burney Simpson So many dollars. So little time 8 Briefly by Rodd Whelpley 38 People by Rodd Whelpley 40 Letters 41 A View from the Suburbs by Madeleine Doubek How the gambling deal got done 42 Politics by Charles N. Wheeler III Pols and campaign finance |
Credits: The photograph of prairie flowers on this month's cover and on page 2 7
was taken by Chas. J. Dees at Chain O'Lakes State Park. It comes to us courtesy of the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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