Science & Nature
The Bluebells Are Here. Catch These Short-Lived Beauties Before They’re Gone
These gorgeous spring ephemerals love woodland habitats near creeks, and they’ll spread like a carpet on the forest floor. But only for a couple of weeks, and then they’re gone.
Food
Four Years After Marijuana was Legalized in Illinois, Cannabis-Infused Food and Drink is All Grown Up – And Still Has a Ways to Go
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois in 2020 brought broader cultural acceptance, stricter guardrails, and $1.6 billion in sales in 2023 alone, the bar has gotten higher on cannabis-infused food and drinks, from cake mix to drinks to gummies to hot sauce.
Why is the World’s First Nuclear Reactor Buried in a Forest Preserve?
Just southwest of Chicago in the Red Gate Woods forest preserve, a warning carved into a granite block reads, “Caution – Do not dig. Buried in this area is radioactive material from nuclear research conducted here 1943-1949.”
Science & Nature
Sour Cherries: Weird Weather Stunts Blossoms in Jackson Park for Second Year in a Row
The Cherry Blossom trees in Jackson Park won’t reach peak bloom this year, the Chicago Park District said.
For kids
Create a Silly Handshake
A high five, fist bump, or simple handshake are a few ways you can greet people. But for a special friend or family member, it can be fun to make up a one-of-a-kind silly handshake just for the two of you. Think of ways that you can use your hands, feet, legs, arms and even whole-body wiggles.
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Join the WTTW Kids Club
Benefits for this special membership level include, a Kids Club Birthday Card from your child’s favorite WTTW Kids character, a WTTW Kids Club Card that gives you access to special discounts, events, and more!
