Business
How a Nonprofit is Helping People Purchase Homes, Cultivate Community in North Chicago
ReNew Communities is on a mission to build 300 homes in North Chicago. The suburb has long struggled with low homeownership rates; the nonprofit says 33% of residents in the city own a home.
History
The Extraordinary Chicago Interfaith Gathering That Introduced Asian Religions to America
The 1893 World's Parliament of Religions that took place during the World's Fair introduced Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Baháʼí faith to mainstream America.
Food
Summer is Almost Here, and Festival Season is Upon Us
The sun is (mostly) shining in Chicago again, and another bustling summer full of food festivals has arrived.
Arts & Entertainment
‘The Bear’ Releases Chicago-Set Teaser Trailer and Highly Anticipated Season 3 Return Date
Season three of the “The Bear,” the wildly successful Chicago-set restaurant comedy (or drama, depending on the episode), will premiere June 27, network FX announced.
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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