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Chicago’s Democratic Socialists Back 2 City Council Challengers, While Declining to Endorse 2 Incumbents
Chicago DSA declined to endorse Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) because he… Read More
Crime & Law
Ex-CPS Principal Sentenced to Year in Prison Following Nearly Decade-Long Fraud Scheme
A federal judge this week sentenced Brian Metcalf, a former CPS network chief… Read More
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Firsthand: Democracy
A high school teacher urging his students to register to vote. A civil discourse volunteer working to bridge partisan divides. A newly naturalized U.S. citizen from Mexico helping others navigate the path to citizenship. A young activist drawing on childhood trauma to fight for equal justice. A retired grandmother organizing protests and local campaigns with renewed purpose. Each of these Chicagoans, in their own ways, is working to strengthen democracy.
food
Sheil Shukla's Vegan Lemon Saffron Cake
A new cookbook by physician and recipe developer Sheil Shukla channels his creativity outside his day job.
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Professor T Season 5
Jasper confronts grief and the team’s loyalties fracture in the face of ever-darker cases.
Chicago Works
Wigs, Props, and Other Magic at the Lyric Opera
Meet a wigmaker, prop master, and conductor at the Lyric Opera.
For parents
7 Creative Ways to Learn About Animals
Does your child love animals? From the cute and cuddly to the weird and wild, animals are like us in so many ways.
Business
House Prices Jump in Illinois Amid Slow Pace of New Construction
The median sale price for homes in Chicago hit $425,000 in July, according to data from Illinois Realtors. That’s a 13.3% increase from last year. Across the state, the median price of $338,000 represented a 6% increase in a year.
Food
Chicago's Willy Wonka of Ice Cream
Dana Cree has created over 300 flavors of ice cream bar for her Pretty Cool Ice Cream, ranging from the nostalgic Dreamsicle to the wacky green bean casserole.
Food
A Ukrainian Couple Builds a New Life in Chicago, While Maintaining Their Business and Employees Back Home
The Yuziviks have opened two Soloway Coffee locations and Abrah Bakery in Chicago, but still roast their coffee in Ukraine, where they have some 60 employees.
Arts & Entertainment
Vintage Horror Films and a Free Museum Day: 4 Arts Picks for Your Weekend
From screenings of an influential horror director featuring some effects in the theater to a focus on artistic gardens.
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!
