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Marimar Martinez Hopes New Lawsuit Could Spur Criminal Charges 1 Year After Border Patrol Agent Shot Her
Almost a year to the day after Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum shot Marimar… Read More
Crime & Law
The Supreme Court Returns After a Busy Summer. Here’s What to Watch For
In the coming months, the court is set to hear arguments over Cook County’s ban… Read More
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American Masters – American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Follow the legacy of filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez. A founding figure of the Chicano Movement, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, the Ritchie Valens biopic La Bamba and the theatre company El Teatro Campesino.
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Chicago Stories
Who Was H.H. Holmes?
The World's Fair of 1893: H.H. Holmes moves to Chicago, and a young woman later goes missing.
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Marble Hall Murders Recap
Susan visits prison to see Charles Clover, the man who tried to kill her, in the hope that he can shed some light on Miriam Crace's death, even as Susan herself is a suspect in another death.
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Chicago Stories: Fall 2026
New season includes: Chicago’s World’s Fair of 1893, Toy Town, Skyscrapers, and Home of the Irish.
For parents
No-Sew Elinor Costume
Elinor is a sweet and curious bunny rabbit who goes on scientific adventures with her friends.
Crime & Law
Marimar Martinez Hopes New Lawsuit Could Spur Criminal Charges 1 Year After Border Patrol Agent Shot Her
Almost a year to the day after Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum shot Marimar Martinez, her attorneys announced the filing of a new lawsuit they hope will put pressure on local and federal prosecutors to bring charges.
Food
The No-Frills Corner Grocery Serving Some of Chicago’s Tastiest Tacos
Some of Chicago's tastiest tacos, which many say are just like those in Mexico City, are hiding in a nondescript corner store in Little Village. The clientele is changing thanks to social media.
Recap & Stream
Trespasses, a New Drama
Cushla is a Catholic schoolteacher in Northern Ireland during The Troubles who meets a handsome Protestant lawyer while tending bar at her brother's pub.
Arts & Entertainment
2026 Chicago Festival Guide
Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.
For parents
13 Children’s Books for Celebrating Fall
Cooler weather, pumpkins, colorful leaves everywhere. A new season has arrived, and it’s my favorite! When fall comes around, my kids and I like to play in piles of leaves, go to the pumpkin patch, and get ready for a new school year. As we say goodbye to summer, let’s share the wonders of autumn with these 13 fall-themed children’s books.
