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Survivors of Chicago Police Torture Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for South Side Memorial
The memorial aims to honor the more than 125 Black men, women and children who… Read More
Science & Nature
Earthquake Reported on Chicago’s North Shore, USGS Says Magnitude 2.9
Residents from the North Side of Chicago to the north suburbs reported feeling… Read More
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Inspector George Gently: Gently Northern Soul
This crime drama, set in the 1960s and based on the novels by Alan Hunter, centers on a partnership between the veteran title detective and his mouthy younger sidekick, John Bacchus.
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The American Southwest
An unforgettable journey of the majestic Colorado River and the urgent fight to protect its future.
culture
Take Our News Quiz
From the Obama Presidential Center opening to a big Bears announcement, test your knowledge of Chicago's June headlines with our news quiz.
Riding the Rails
Riding in Style: The Golden Age of Rail Travel
In the first half of the 20th century, railroads exuded a sense of glamour.
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Caring for Textured Hair
One of my earliest and most special memories is getting my hair done.
Politics
One Big Beautiful Bill Requires States to Front SNAP Costs. Illinois Could Pay Tens of Millions Annually
According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, more than 12 million monthly SNAP payments are made to more than 1.9 million people in Illinois.
Food
The Team Behind Guillotine Bakery Share Their Favorites in Their New Hometown of Chicago
The founders of Guillotine Bakery, which has been drawing lines down the street in West Town, may be French, but judging by their favorite dishes, they're settling into Chicago just fine.
Chicago Works
On the Job with a Cook County Wildlife Biologist
For most Chicagoans, it would be a bad day on the job if a bird pooped on their paperwork. But with a juvenile white-crowned sparrow held gently but firmly in her hand, wildlife biologist Samantha Plencner lets out a cheer.
Sports
Free Boxing Club Empowers West Side Youth: ‘They Feel the Confidence’
Roy Flowers started his boxing club in 2021 in the hopes of creating healthy, supportive spaces for the youth in his community. “I just wanted to be the mentor that I wish I had.”
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11 Picture Books That Teach About Neurodiversity
Our brains process information differently. Neurodiversity refers to how people’s minds experience and interact with the world around them. Being neurodivergent might include anxiety, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other neurological, developmental, or emotional differences.
