Politics
Chicago’s Famed ‘Rat Hole’ Removed After City Determines Sidewalk With Animal Impression Was Damaged
The imprint has been a quirk of a residential block in Chicago’s North Side neighborhood of Roscoe Village for years, but it found fresh fame in January after a Chicago comedian shared a photo on the social media platform X.
Highlights
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with These Shows
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and WTTW has a variety of programming to celebrate.
Firsthand
Public Schools and Segregation
Rachael Toft was committed to sending her kids to their neighborhood public school, but a merger with another school presented challenges.
Science & Nature
Who’s Ready for a Wild Weekend? The Annual City Nature Challenge is Here
Your mission, Chicagoans, should you choose to accept it, is to get outside this weekend and notice the nature all around us.
For parents
15 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day With Kids
Every spring, my neighbors gather in a local park for a community clean-up day. It’s a gentle nudge to emerge from our winter hibernation, breathe fresh air and connect with each other. While this annual clean-up tradition is fun, it also acts as a reminder for all of us (the youngest among us included!) to take care of the environment every day.
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