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Panel Names 3 Finalists in Search for Chicago’s Next Top Cop: Angel Novalez, Chris Papaioannou, Antoinette Ursitti
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability recommended three… Read More
Politics
Transit Officials Outline ‘Significant Investment’ of $5B for 2027, Laying Groundwork for Major Changes
Leaders from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, CTA, Metra and Pace laid… Read More
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Chicago Stories: Skyscrapers
Chicago, City of the Big Shoulders and even taller buildings, has been America’s leading architectural innovator since the 19th century. The city’s dazzling and ever-evolving skyline, a marvel to residents and visitors alike, is a testament to the imagination, ingenuity, and belief in the future held by architects who thought big and dreamed bigger. This episode takes you beyond these towering structures to tell a broader tale of visionaries, rivalries, and their eternal quest to soar higher.
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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!
Health
How Rescue Dogs Are Helping Veterans’ Mental Health
For nearly three years, Taykeo Unger Jackson wore the U.S. Marine Corps uniform. He trained alongside fellow service members, completed boot camp and built his life around the structure and purpose of military service.
Food
The No-Frills Corner Grocery Serving Some of Chicago’s Tastiest Tacos
Some of Chicago's tastiest tacos, which many say are just like those in Mexico City, are hiding in a nondescript corner store in Little Village. The clientele is changing thanks to social media.
Chicago Stories
10 Unsung Heroes of the Chicago Skyline
Chicago’s skyline is full of famous architectural superstars, but plenty of other towers deserve the spotlight.
Arts & Entertainment
Caroling, Trees and the Christkindlmarket — Celebrate the Holidays With These Classic Chicago Traditions
From a mug of hot glühwein at the Christkindlmarket to a trip to the Walnut Room’s Great Tree, there are some Chicago activities that have become iconic holiday traditions.
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.
