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Chicago Officials Urge Caution, Safety on Lake Michigan During Labor Day Weekend
Chicago public safety officials are urging caution for boaters and anyone else… Read More
Business
Traveling Labor Day Weekend? Expect Busy Airports, Heavy Traffic and Higher Costs
Chicago’s airports are projected to see more passengers than last year,… Read More
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Bonnie & Clyde: American Experience
Discover the true story of the most famous outlaw couple in US history. Though their exploits were romanticized, the Barrow gang was believed responsible for at least 13 murders, including two policemen, as well as robberies and kidnappings.
Tuesday at 8:00 pm | Watch Preview
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."
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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.
Business
Travelers Flocked to Illinois Last Year, Generating More Than $88B in Economic Impact
Illinois tourism reached new peaks last year, breaking records on visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in total economic impact, Gov. JB Pritzker's office announced.
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.
Touring Chicago's Lakefront
A Guided Tour of Chicago’s Lakefront Trail by Bike
Whether you’re a lifelong Chicagoan wanting to learn more about your city or a new arrival, we’ve picked out 11 notable locations worth learning more about.
Arts & Entertainment
2026 Chicago Festival Guide
Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and summer events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.
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.
