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First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in Chicago
The first death from West Nile virus in Illinois this year was reported in… Read More
Crime & Law
Family of Man Fatally Stabbed on Blue Line Train Suing CTA
The family of a man who was fatally stabbed on a Blue Line train early this… Read More
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Resolve to Solve with Miles O'Brien: Preserving Nature In Argentina and Antarctica
Miles O'Brien circles the globe searching for solutions to climate, water, and health crises. From jaguars to glaciers, seaweed to psychedelics, the answers are closer than we think. This is Resolve to Solve.
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A First Look at Season 7 of All Creatures Great and Small
Take a look at some photos from the new season, which will premiere in January.
food
Pushing the Boundaries of Chicago's Thai Food Scene
"Chicago deserved a place where Thai cuisine could be celebrated in a different way," says Chanita Chayaluk.
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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver.
For parents
Setting Goals for a New School Year
Before my son’s first day of kindergarten, I asked him what he was most excited about. He answered without hesitation: “My backpack!”
Health
Chicagoans Seeing Increases in Mosquito, Tick Bites Amid Summer Storms
A growing population of invasive Asian tiger mosquitoes is leaving millions of people with itchy, painful bites. And severe summer storms have created more standing water, which is where mosquitos breed.
Food
Get Your Lederhosen Ready: Oktoberfest Events and Other Food Festivals to Explore in Chicago This September
The Chicago area’s September food events calendar is packed with several Oktoberfests, specialty food festivals, wine strolls.
Chicago Works
More Chicagoans are Using Graceland Cemetery as an Urban Greenspace. Its Small Staff Welcomes the Revival
The historic Graceland Cemetery's small but friendly staff finds itself busier than ever overseeing the 119 acres.
Politics
TIF Districts Boosted Property Taxes but Failed to Spur Development in Blighted Neighborhoods: Report
Chicago’s use of tax increment finance districts caused property tax bills to increase significantly during the last 40 years, but did little to spur economic growth in the parts of the city that needed it most, according to a new study.
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.
