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‘Crock of S--t’: Unsealed Grand Jury Transcripts Detail Alleged Prosecutorial Misconduct in ‘Broadview Six’ Case

Crime & Law

‘Crock of S--t’: Unsealed Grand Jury Transcripts Detail Alleged Prosecutorial Misconduct in ‘Broadview Six’ Case

Newly unsealed transcripts detail federal prosecutors’ alleged misconduct as… Read More

Second Installment of 2025 Cook County Property Tax Bills Will Be 2 Months Late, Officials Say

Politics

Second Installment of 2025 Cook County Property Tax Bills Will Be 2 Months Late, Officials Say

Second installment property tax bills are typically released in early July and… Read More

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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined A Generation - American Experience

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the concert that became a touchstone for a generation. The film brings the three-day concert to life through the voices of those who were present at what became the defining moment of the counterculture revolution.

Tuesday at 7:00 pm | Watch Trailer

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A Guide to Regional Chinese Food in Chicago

China's cuisine is amazingly diverse.

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Downton Abbey

Revisit your beloved characters through historic events. 

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Other Sites Around the Obama Center

There are lots of worthy sites around the new Obama Center, if you're planning a visit. 

For parents

Make a Summer Souvenir Box

Alma creates a lot of new memories with her family when she visits Puerto Rico.

A lifeguard sits above an empty outdoor pool

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Park District Pools Opening June 19, Staying Open Through Labor Day This Year

The Chicago Park District announced that the city’s outdoor pools will open two days earlier than in 2025 and will stay open through Labor Day, further extending the swimming season.

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History

Decades Before The 78, Dearborn Park Rose from An Old Railyard

The Dearborn Park neighborhood rose from another expanse of abandoned railroad property amid high hopes – and deep unease – about whom downtown redevelopment was really for.

The stone sign for the AIDS Garden Chicago

Chicago Stories

Out in the Sunshine: AIDS Garden Chicago and the Belmont Rocks

AIDS Garden Chicago sits on the former location of the Belmont Rocks, which was once a popular location for gay men to hang out, socialize, and be themselves.
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WTTW News Explains

WTTW News Explains: Where Does Chicago Stand in Skyscraper History?

Chicago is a city of firsts — everything from the first Ferris wheel to the first brownie and the world’s very first skyscraper. WTTW News explains.
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For parents

Learn and Play with Water

Enjoying bath time can be hit or miss, but playing with water is a fun activity for most children. Water play is a sensory activity, allowing children to learn through their senses, which can also be a calming process for some children.
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