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Beef Prices Rise as US Cattle Herd Remains Near Historic Low
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ground beef prices hit $7.16… Read More
Science & Nature
‘We Have Months Before We Take a Breath,’ Shedd Vet Says as Rescued Belugas Remain on 24/7 Watch
The medical and animal care staff at Shedd Aquarium have been on an emotional… Read More
Coming up
America's Test Kitchen: Breakfast of Champions
Omelets with cheddar and chives, breakfast sausage patties, and tasting expert Jack Bishop with a bottled cold brew tasting challenge for Julia and Bridget.
Saturday at 2:00 pm
For Parents
Explore Nature With These Fun Fall Activities
Enjoy outdoor fun with these tech-free ways to make family memories this fall.
Politics
AI Governance Experts React to Existential Warnings, Calls for Regulation
Calls for increased safety regulations on artificial intelligence have reached a boiling point following a post on X from former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon that warned of a potential doomsday scenario.
Food
The No-Frills Corner Grocery Serving Some of Chicago’s Tastiest Tacos
Some of Chicago's tastiest tacos, which many say are just like those in Mexico City, are hiding in a nondescript corner store in Little Village. The clientele is changing thanks to social media.
Chicago Works
On the Job with a Cook County Wildlife Biologist
For most Chicagoans, it would be a bad day on the job if a bird pooped on their paperwork. But with a juvenile white-crowned sparrow held gently but firmly in her hand, wildlife biologist Samantha Plencner lets out a cheer.
Sports
With 2 More Homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes His MVP Case
As Pete Crow-Armstrong came up with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, the Wrigley Field crowd chanted “M-V-Pete! M-V-Pete!“ — and not for the first time Wednesday night.
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.
