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CPD Officer Who Shot Into Moving Car in 2020, Wounding 2 Men, Won’t Be Fired: Records
Officer Charles Harris II faces a suspension of 29 days for failing to activate… Read More
Education
4 CPS Schools Ranked Among Top 100 High Schools in the Nation
Four Chicago Public Schools high schools have been ranked among the best in the… Read More
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Resolve to Solve with Miles O'Brien: Wild Climate Fixes from Cows and Beavers
Can seaweed and beavers help save the world? Miles O'Brien travels the country to meet the innovators using nature-based solutions to tackle climate change in surprising ways.
Wednesday at 9:00 pm
food
Liberian and Ivorian Food Come to Chicago at Nimba
“I had to make sure that I was able to continue my grandmother’s legacy,” says Lydia London of her West African restaurant Nimba.
food
Chicago Food Events to Check Out in August
Summer festival season isn’t over yet. August brings a packed calendar of food events celebrating everything from pierogi and sweet corn to Champagne, fried chicken, and Bloody Marys.
playlist
What to Watch in August
A new science series looks at surprising possible solutions to the world's crises while American Masters celebrates the transcendental poet Mary Oliver.
For parents
Getting Ready for School
Everyone gets a little bit nervous before they start something new.
Education
4 CPS Schools Ranked Among Top 100 High Schools in the Nation
Four Chicago Public Schools high schools have been ranked among the best in the country, according to a new list from U.S. News & World Report.
Food
A Vegan Lemon Saffron Cake from a New Cookbook by a Chicago-Based Physician and Recipe Developer
Sheil Shukla channels his creativity outside his day job and family life into cooking and photographing his South Asian vegan recipes in his newest cookbook, Kari.
Geoffrey Baer
Chicago on Vacation
Explore some of Chicago's favorite getaways in neighboring states with Geoffrey Baer and plan your own trip.
Arts & Entertainment
2026 Chicago Summer 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
How to Prepare Your Child for a New School
This year my son will go from the preschool he’s known his entire life to kindergarten at a new elementary school. Months ago, he was excited. But as the reality set in, he became nervous and scared. Whether your child is changing schools, getting a new teacher, school changes can bring out a lot of emotions for both of you!
