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Chicago Taxpayers Spent $259M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits in 2025: City Analysis
Chicago taxpayers paid three times more to resolve police misconduct lawsuits… Read More
Crime & Law
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons, Overturning Lower-Court Ruling
The 2-1 appellate decision found that the Illinois law does not violate the… Read More
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Patience: The Runes
A Viking expert dies before a big controversial speech and Patience finds a coded message hinting at foul play. As another scholar is targeted, she and Frankie race to uncover the truth. And her relationship with Elliot hits the rocks.
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The American Southwest
An unforgettable journey of the majestic Colorado River and the urgent fight to protect its future.
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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
‘Midway Blitz Never Ended’: Advocates Call for More Virtual Court Hearings as ICE Targets Courthouses
Advocates gathered in the Back of the Yards to sound the alarm over an uptick in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on the Southwest Side, including in the nearby neighborhoods of Gage Park and Brighton Park.
Food
Where to Find the Food of Argentina in Chicago
Argentines, like Chicagoans, adore beef. As the World Cup defending champions make their way through the tournament, here's a survey of Argentine food in Chicago.
Chicago Works
More Chicagoans are Using Graceland Cemetery as an Urban Greenspace. Its Small Staff Welcomes the Revival
The historic Graceland Cemetery's small but friendly staff finds itself busier than ever overseeing the 119 acres.
Science & Nature
Two MWRD Reservoirs Are Near Capacity Following Weekend Rains. Here’s What That Means
About 13 billion gallons of combined storm and waste water flowed into two Cook County reservoirs this past weekend, part of the region’s network of stormwater management infrastructure.
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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.
