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Chicago Can’t Keep Trying to Poison Its Way Out of Rat Problem: Watchdog Report
Chicago has a rat problem and it isn't likely to improve if the city doesn't… Read More
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Mayor Johnson Signs Executive Order Designed to Ban Purchases From Gun Dealers That Flout Laws
Gun policy group the Brady Campaign has urged elected officials to use their… Read More
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Nature - Big Little Journeys: Survival
In Taiwan, a Formosan pangolin travels through a land of giants to find a mate in a protected forest, while in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a family of golden-headed lion tamarins journey from the edge of their world into a land of plenty.
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Chicago Food Events to Check Out in August
Summer festival season isn’t over yet. August brings a packed calendar of food events celebrating everything from pierogi and sweet corn to Champagne, fried chicken, and Bloody Marys.
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The Eastland Tragedy July 24, 1915
844 people were killed, making the Eastland tragedy the largest disaster in Chicago’s history.
food
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Jim’s Original
Jim’s Original has enticed passers-by with the smell of grilled onions and Polish sausages for decades, even if the Maxwell Street market it served has moved.
For parents
9 Picture Books About Brothers and Sisters
There’s nothing else like having a playful, imaginative, and supportive sibling at your side!
Education
Pritzker Signs School Cellphone Ban In Effort to Avoid Student Distractions
Students in all Illinois public schools will soon have to abide by rules barring them from using cellphones or other personal electronic communication devices during school hours unless they have been given specific permission to use them.
Highlights
What to Watch in August
A new science series looks at surprising possible solutions to the world's crises while American Masters celebrates the transcendental poet Mary Oliver.
Recap & Stream
Patience Is Back with More Mysteries
There's a second season of Patience with a new detective inspector who causes problems for Patience.
Politics
Illinois Tollway Proposes $26.5 Billion Capital Projects Plan, 57% Toll Hike for Illinois Motorists
The Illinois Tollway board is considering a 15-year, $26.5 billion construction plan to address deteriorating roads and reduce congestion across the state’s tollway system.
For parents
11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s a basic need of being human! By teaching your child simple acts of self-care and including nurturing routines into your family life, you can show that taking care of ourselves, and each other, is important. Creating healthy habits of rest at a young age empowers kids to continue to be resilient in all life brings. What a gift to give your kids!
