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Chicago Faces $882M Budget Gap in 2027, as Johnson Touts Smaller Than Expected Election Year Shortfall
“We have difficult and consequential decisions ahead of us as we work to… Read More
Politics
Trump Lifts Stop-Work Order on Great Lakes Invasive Carp Barrier, Construction to Resume
Work on the critical carp barrier was halted in late July. On Wednesday, the… Read More
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Chicago from the Air
Host Geoffrey Baer narrates a sweeping bird's-eye tour of the city and beyond, sharing his signature "I never knew that" facts on the journey. From this thrilling new perspective, trace the remnants of long lost trails and roads, see the ways industry literally re-shaped our region, and discover how Chicago truly lives up to its motto, "City in a Garden."
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food
Get Your Lederhosen Ready
Chicago's calendar is packed with several Oktoberfests, specialty food festivals, wine strolls, and more!
food
How Food Ties into the Obama Center's Mission
With a food program, a fruit and vegetable garden that hosts teaching opportunities, and more, the program aims to show "how food can transmit values."
stream
Resolve to Solve with Miles O'Brien
Return of the Wild in Argentina, a bold experiment in reversing extinction that comes with risk, loss, and hope.
For Parents
Create a Feeling Words Book
Helping your child name their feelings is one way to support them in understanding how they react to different situations.
Politics
Who Is Running, or Thinking About Running, to Become Chicago’s Next Mayor
Chicago’s next mayoral election is less than a year away and the list of candidates — and those considering a run — is growing ever larger. Here’s who is in so far.
Food
International Bubble Tea Chains Are Changing Chicago’s Chinatown. Local Businesses Have Mixed Reactions
Some argue the chains that have opened in recent years are driving out mom-and-pop businesses, while others say they bring more people to the neighborhood.
Riding the Rails
The Artistry and Architecture of Chicago’s Union Station
“You want train stations to be memorable, where you walk in and say, ‘I’ve arrived. This place is a place of great importance.’”
Science & Nature
What’s Next for Grant Park? Park District Is Putting It to a Public Vote
Chicagoans are invited to vote on the next improvement to the city’s front yard, Grant Park.
For parents
Managing Back-to-School Feelings With Arthur
Have you heard the big news at Lakewood Elementary School? Arthur is moving up to fourth grade and his little sister, D.W., is starting kindergarten! Your child can likely relate to the feelings of excitement and anxiety as they anticipate and manage the ups and downs of new experiences.
