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TIF Districts Boosted Property Taxes but Failed to Spur Development in Blighted Neighborhoods: Report
Tax Increment Financing Districts “reinforced the city’s historic economic… Read More
Health
Chicago’s New Public Health Commissioner on Mental Health, Life Expectancy and Barriers to Care
Dr. Garth Walker assumed the role of Chicago Department of Public Health… Read More
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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2026
Each summer, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic is joined by a guest soloist to perform an enchanting open-air concert under the direction of a guest conductor from the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Friday at 8:00 pm
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What to Watch in September
A local documentary about new dance at the Joffrey Ballet; John Leguizamo visits Chicago; new dramas, mysteries, and NOVA; and more.
food
Logan Square Is Getting a Midwestern-Meets-French Bistro
Chef Christian Hunter came to Chicago to open Atelier and garnered it a Michelin star. Now he's opening a more casual restaurant that aims to bridge high and low.
food
Chicago's Willy Wonka of Ice Cream
Dana Cree has created over 300 flavors of ice cream bar for her Pretty Cool Ice Cream, ranging from the nostalgic Dreamsicle to the wacky green bean casserole.
For parents
Ready, Set, School!
School is back in session! Explore different topics, such as coping with back-to-school anxieties and emotions, creating daily routines, and tackling common situations that arise with the start of school.
Politics
Illinois Joins Other States in Suing US Postal Service in Fight Over Mail-In Voting
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Wednesday announced the lawsuit, arguing President Donald Trump’s executive order is unconstitutional and risks disenfranchising voters.
Highlights
What to Watch in September
A local documentary about new dance at the Joffrey Ballet; John Leguizamo visits Chicago; new dramas, mysteries, and NOVA; and more.
Drama
A First Look at Season 7 of All Creatures Great and Small
Take a look at some photos from the upcoming seventh season of All Creatures Great and Small, which will premiere in January.
Arts & Entertainment
Vietnamese Association of Illinois Reflects on Past, Looks to Future Ahead of 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Vietnamese Association of Illinois has served as an anchor for the Vietnamese community in the Chicago area for the last 50 years.
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.
