Science & Nature
Chicago's Archaeopteryx
A piece of evolutionary history has made its way to the Field Museum. A remarkably preserved Archaeopteryx fossil has been acquired, offering an astonishing window into the transition between dinosaurs and modern birds.
Food
Gathers Tea Bar Brings a “New-School” Approach to Boba with Handcrafted Drinks
There are dozens of bubble tea bars in the Chicago area, but Gathers Tea Bar stands out for its high-quality ingredients and handcrafted drinks, many of which are brewed with precise specification to order.
Drama
The New Miniseries MaryLand
Two sisters are thrown together when their mother dies on the Isle of Man, even though no one in the family knows what she was doing there. They soon discover she was leading a hidden life.
Investigations
Johnson’s Senior Leadership Team More Diverse Than Previous Mayors’ Cabinets: Analysis
The 34 appointments Johnson made between May 2023 and April 2024 reflect the city’s racial diversity more closely than the appointments made by his two predecessors.
For parents
Children’s Books for Summer Fun
Take a break from the heat with books. From sandy beach to city street, this list will get your kids reading no matter where summer takes them. Start with Mouse’s First Summer by Lauren Thompson. Grab a kite, eat watermelon, or roll down some grassy hills and get into the spirit of the season with Mouse and Minka.
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