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Fate of Chicago Police Reform Push at Stake Ahead of Illinois Supreme Court Arguments: Attorney General
The Illinois Supreme Court will hold oral arguments Thursday amid a legal… Read More
Education
Northwestern, UChicago Remain Among Nation’s Top 10 Colleges in US News List
Both Chicago-area universities fell slightly in the new rankings, coming in a… Read More
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New York: A Documentary Film - The Future of Cities
Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st - one of the most dramatic, demanding and transformational periods in the city's history. In this two-part follow-up to the landmark 8-part New York: A Documentary Film, witness an epic portrait of America's largest city through decades of challenge, growth and change.
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Marble Hall Murders Recap
Susan meets more of the Crace family and quickly finds herself on their bad side, while Pünd narrows in on a suspect in the novel.
food
New Restaurants Coming to Chicago This Fall
From Balkan food to West African, Filipino-influenced pizza to Midwestern-informed French, there’s a lot to look forward to on Chicago’s restaurant front this fall.
firsthand: democracy
Julee
At 72, Julee Mortensen lives by the maxim that democracy does not retire.
For parents
Fall Leaf Suncatcher
Capture the beauty of autumn by adding some handmade decor to your house.
Education
Northwestern, UChicago Remain Among Nation’s Top 10 Colleges in US News List
Both Chicago-area universities fell slightly in the new rankings, coming in a tie for ninth place, but they remained the highest-ranked schools both in Illinois and the Midwest as a whole.
Architecture
A History of Chicago Architecture with the Humble Brick as Guide
In the book Fire and Clay, Brick of Chicago's Will Quam tracks the history of architecture through the endlessly varied brick.
Mystery
The Marlow Murder Club Is Back
Judith, Suzie, and Becks are back with more murders in idyllic, riverside Marlow to solve.
Science & Nature
Half a Foot of Rain in 4 Days Strained Chicago Region’s Stormwater System
The Chicago region is drying out after a soggy stretch that saw multiple rounds of storms dump upwards of half a foot of rain on some municipalities.
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.
