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Science & Nature
Beetle-mania Strikes Again in Lincoln Square, as June Bugs Swarm Welles Park in Mating Frenzy
Welles Park, on Chicago’s North Side, has become a preferred breeding ground… Read More
Crime & Law
With Larry Snelling’s Retirement as Chicago’s Top Cop, Progress on Court-Ordered Reforms Hangs in Balance
It will be up to Chicago's next top cop to complete the hundreds of tasks laid… Read More
tonight
Bugs That Rule The World: Insect Apocalypse
Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect 'apocalypse,' revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.
Wednesday at 9:00 pm
food
The Brotherhood of the Traveling Barrel
A legendary barrel that helped popularize sour beers in America has since traveled between breweries after a chance rediscovery of it.
stream
Once Upon A Time In Space
With the dawn of the Space Shuttle, the US gains ground on their Cold War rivals. A pioneering class of astronauts takes flight, but when tragedy strikes NASA are left reeling.
food
Where to Find the Food of Argentina in Chicago
As the defending champions of the World Cup kick their way through the tournament this year, it's a good chance to survey Argentine food in Chicago.
For parents
Carl’s Butterfly Snacks
Make your own yummy butterfly snacks at home. You can use fruit or vegetables!
Crime & Law
Trump Administration Orders ICE to Suspend Most Vehicle Stops After Two Deadly Shootings
Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday.
Recipe
How to Cook a Steak, from Live-Fire Master John Manion of El Che and Brasero – with Chimichurri to Go with
Manion is known for his Latin-inspired, grill-centric restaurants, so he knows his way around a steak. Try his method for cooking a picanha (rump cap) and his recipe for the condiment chimichurri.
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.
Science & Nature
Horner Park Is Saving Its Ash Trees One Beer at a Time Thanks to Annual BrewFest
Money raised at the annual BrewFest supports treatment and preservation of Horner Park’s sizable, and healthy, stand of ash trees. This year’s event is set for Friday.
For parents
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.
