Crime & Law

Former Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas Tells Judge Ex-Ald. Ed Burke is Worthy of ‘Leniency’

“I know he truly cared, not only for his own constituents, but for all of... Read More

Science & Nature

Early Cicada Sightings Are a False Alarm, Mass Emergence Not Here Yet, Researchers Say

It’s not uncommon for some cicadas to jump the gun, experts said. Recent... Read More

Ancient dwellings.

Tonight

Making North America: Human

From Ice Age to oil boom, discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent. How did we turn rocks into riches? And what catastrophic natural disasters could threaten the civilization we've built?

culture

Test Your Knowledge of April’s Headlines

What was the voter turnout in the March primary? Where will the Bears’ new stadium be? These questions and more!

Chicago skyline.

Chicago Mysteries

Did Chicago’s “Sausage King” really murder his wife?

In 1897, Adolph Luetgert – a German immigrant whose successful factory earned him the nickname “Chicago’s Sausage King” – was having a tough time at work and at home.

Adolph Luetgert

world of food

Summer Cocktails

“Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville, searching for my lost shaker of salt…” - Jimmy Buffett

margarita

For parents

Children’s Books by Asian American Authors and Illustrators

Here are 10 books that speak to the nuances of being part of two cultures.

Children’s Books by Asian American Authors and Illustrators
A group of student protestors sitting on a lawn at Northwestern University

Crime & Law

Amid Ongoing Campus Protests, Northwestern Students Discuss the Line Between Free Speech and Safety

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at college campuses across the U.S. after being inspired by demonstrators at Columbia University. As May commencement ceremonies near, administrators face added pressure to clear protesters.

The skyline of Chicago from the south, including the lakefront and Soldier Field

News

Test Your Knowledge of April’s Headlines with Our Chicago News Quiz

What was the voter turnout in the March primary? Where will the Bears’ new stadium be? And what percentage of the solar eclipse did the Chicago area see? 

Trixie, Nancy, and midwife pupils smile while riding bikes

Recap & Stream

Call the Midwife is Back

In a new season, a new set of midwife pupils arrives in Poplar as Cyril, Fred, and the nurses all continue to help patients of all sorts.

The facade of the Chicago Teachers Union Center

Education

Bargaining Underway as CPS, CTU Work Toward New Teachers Contract

Officials from the union and Chicago Public Schools began talks this week as the sides work to secure the first new teachers contract since former CTU organizer and educator Brandon Johnson was elected mayor.

Mother and child making faces for the camera

For parents

7 Fun Photo Ideas to Try With Your Family

How would you capture the spirit of your family in a single photograph? Try these fun photography ideas and encourage your child to speak up about what they’d like to photograph. As your family works together, affirm their creativity and role in your family by saying, “Your unique point of view is important to our family.” 

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