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44 People Apply to Be Chicago’s Next Police Superintendent: Commission
Applicants include current and former members of the Chicago Police Department… Read More
Politics
CPD Officer Who Fired 3 Shots at Suspected Carjacker on 606 Trail Faces Firing: Records
It is unclear why the probe into the April 2021 shooting took more than five… Read More
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VOCES – Omara: Cuba's Legendary Diva
Meet the beloved Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, who has thrilled audiences for over half a century, from the stages of Havana's legendary nightclubs to her worldwide fame as part of the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club.
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Chicago Stories: Fall 2026
New season includes: Chicago’s World’s Fair of 1893, Toy Town, Skyscrapers, and Home of the Irish.
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Trespasses Recap
Cushla's affair with Michael deepens even as her mother Gina's alcoholism worsens.
food
A Steakhouse and a Bakery
Susu is joining the bakery boom with pastries like a baklava bear claw and a Levantine breakfast sandwich.
For parents
Create Leaf and Bark Art
Encourage your child to see the trees in your backyard or neighborhood in a new way while creating beautiful, nature-inspired artworks.
Politics
Chicago Park District To Hold Town Halls on E-Bike and E-Scooter Use on Paths and Trails
The Park District is holding town halls in advance of statewide e-bike and e-scooter regulations taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Arts & Entertainment
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's History Is as Dramatic and Tempestuous as Some of Its Greatest Music
A new book tells the story from the orchestra's founding 135 years ago to the appointment of its youngest music director ever, who officially takes over in 2027.
Mystery
Marble Hall Murders
The writer of a new Atticus Pünd novel says it has clues to a real-life mystery hidden in it, and pays the price.
Health
Future Remains Uncertain for Two Chicago-Area Safety-Net Hospitals Under New Ownership
Insight Health Systems reached a deal last week to purchase both Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown and West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park after both shuttered following years of reported mismanagement and poor structural conditions.
For parents
13 Children’s Books for Celebrating Fall
Cooler weather, pumpkins, colorful leaves everywhere. A new season has arrived, and it’s my favorite! When fall comes around, my kids and I like to play in piles of leaves, go to the pumpkin patch, and get ready for a new school year. As we say goodbye to summer, let’s share the wonders of autumn with these 13 fall-themed children’s books.
