Crime & Law

Former Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas Tells Judge Ex-Ald. Ed Burke is Worthy of ‘Leniency’

“I know he truly cared, not only for his own constituents, but for all of... Read More

Science & Nature

Early Cicada Sightings Are a False Alarm, Mass Emergence Not Here Yet, Researchers Say

It’s not uncommon for some cicadas to jump the gun, experts said. Recent... Read More

Ancient dwellings.

Coming up

Making North America: Human

From Ice Age to oil boom, discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent. How did we turn rocks into riches? And what catastrophic natural disasters could threaten the civilization we've built?

culture

Test Your Knowledge of April’s Headlines

What was the voter turnout in the March primary? Where will the Bears’ new stadium be? These questions and more!

Chicago skyline.

Chicago Mysteries

Did Chicago’s “Sausage King” really murder his wife?

In 1897, Adolph Luetgert – a German immigrant whose successful factory earned him the nickname “Chicago’s Sausage King” – was having a tough time at work and at home.

Adolph Luetgert

world of food

Summer Cocktails

“Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville, searching for my lost shaker of salt…” - Jimmy Buffett

margarita

For parents

Children’s Books by Asian American Authors and Illustrators

Here are 10 books that speak to the nuances of being part of two cultures.

Children’s Books by Asian American Authors and Illustrators
An aerial view of Chicago's lakefront with a proposed new Bears stadium

Arts & Entertainment

New Chicago Bears Stadium Plans Met With Mixed Reviews as Analysts Question True Cost to Taxpayers

The team said they’re ready to front $2 billion of an estimated $4.75 billion price tag.

A seated Rich Wang smiles in front of a seafoam green backdrop and windows

Food

A Taiwanese Restaurant a Lifetime in the Making is Opening in Andersonville

“I didn’t get into cooking because I wanted to cook,” says the chef and owner of Mínyólǐ. “I got into cooking because I wanted to introduce Taiwanese food.”

Sam and Jas sit in a crowd looking concerned

Drama

Mr Bates vs the Post Office

A computer system causes issues at post offices across the UK, but the post office refuses to acknowledge them and instead blames subpostmasters, making them pay to make up "lost" money, in this drama based on a true story.

A grocery store aisle with produce

Health

New Summer Meals Program Will Give Low-Income Illinois Families $120 in Grocery Benefits Per Child. Here’s How to Apply

Starting this summer, families in Illinois with school-age children can receive a preloaded card to purchase groceries during summer break as part of a new permanent federal program.

Mother and child making faces for the camera

For parents

7 Fun Photo Ideas to Try With Your Family

How would you capture the spirit of your family in a single photograph? Try these fun photography ideas and encourage your child to speak up about what they’d like to photograph. As your family works together, affirm their creativity and role in your family by saying, “Your unique point of view is important to our family.” 

Wolf Islander Retro Scooter

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