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First Phase of Sears Sunken Garden Restoration Nears Completion, Seeds Planted for Further Revitalization
The delivery of a dozen concrete columns signaled the impending completion of… Read More
Politics
Johnson, Majority of City Council Remain At Odds Over 2027 Budget As Hearings End
Twenty-eight members of the Chicago City Council sent a letter to Mayor Brandon… Read More
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Nature - Humanlike: The Chimps of Fongoli
On the southern edge of the Sahara in Fongoli, Senegal, lives a group of remarkable chimpanzees that could hold clues to how we became human. The Fongoli chimps live at the very limits where chimps can survive, having adapted to the extreme heat and dryness of the savanna woodlands. For years, these chimps were elusive ghosts, rarely seen.
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food
Try a Four-Ingredient Indian Dessert for Diwali
Besan pinni are a four-ingredient Indian dessert that Anupy Singla of Indian As Apple Pie calls the original protein ball.
Food
Milk Street’s Culinary Director's Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving is Wes Martin's favorite holiday, and he has some useful tips for harried home cooks.
For parents
Give Thanks With a Gratitude Jar
A gratitude jar is the perfect project to help your child express thankfulness!
Education
UChicago’s Banned Books Scholar on the Chilling Effect of Censorship Efforts Across the US
Dulcey Hunter serves as the University of Chicago’s inaugural banned books postdoctoral scholar, a role that aims to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom.
Food
Quinton McNair Found Solace in Baking After the Military. Now He Offers Others the Same
McNair was diagnosed with PTSD and depression following 24 years of service in the Army but discovered baking was therapeutic. Now he runs Strugglebeard Bakery to honor other veterans and offer a welcoming space.
Mystery
More Professor T
The professor continues to solve mysteries even while test-driving a new relationship and dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Business
Illinois Hemp Act Set to Ban Some THC Drinks Amid Pushback From Business Owners
The Illinois Hemp Act comes into effect as lawmakers cite concerns about potential health risks and marketing aimed at underage consumers.
For parents
Thanksgiving: Practicing Gratitude and Honoring the Real Story
A few years ago, I asked my first grade students what they knew about Thanksgiving. Not the holiday we now celebrate, but its origin — the story of the first Thanksgiving. My class of six- and seven-year-olds knew very little; there were mentions of Pilgrims and Native Americans and a feast, but that was about it in terms of real facts.
