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Rival Budget Proposal Advances Calling for $473M in New Taxes, $35M From Advertising on Light Poles and City Vehicles
Mayor Brandon Johnson immediately rejected the proposal to increase the city’s… Read More
Politics
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Back in Chicago as Federal Immigration Operations Ramp Back Up
Illinois officials have confirmed that a large group of federal agents returned… Read More
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Nature: Santa's Wild Home
Get an intimate look at the wildlife of Lapland, a region in northern Finland, the fabled home of Santa Claus and actual home of reindeer, great gray owls, wolverines, eagles, wolves, musk oxen, brown bears and more.
Wednesday at 7:00 pm | Watch Preview
Chicago Works
Wigs, Props, and Other Magic at the Lyric Opera
Meet a wigmaker, prop master, and conductor at the Lyric Opera.
playlist
What to Watch in December
A new Geoffrey Baer special on the "city that works," a look at the life and career of Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday, holiday programming, and more.
For parents
Fun Pancake Recipes for Any Occasion
I love recreating old and making new traditions with my family. As my daughter has gotten older, it’s been fun to include her in these traditions.
Crime & Law
From Businesses to Churches, How ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Has Impacted Daily Life for Chicagoans
For many Latino families and business owners, everyday routines became suddenly complicated with the added fear of masked federal agents patrolling neighborhood streets, often in unmarked vehicles.
Recipe
A Celebratory Seafood Risotto from Cook's Country
A risotto brimming with shrimp, mussels, and squid would fit right into the Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes meal at Christmas Eve, or a fancy New Year's Eve dinner.
Chicago Works
More Chicagoans are Using Graceland Cemetery as an Urban Greenspace. Its Small Staff Welcomes the Revival
The historic Graceland Cemetery's small but friendly staff finds itself busier than ever overseeing the 119 acres.
Business
4 More Bus Routes Will Be Added to CTA’s ‘10 Minutes or Sooner’ Initiative
The frequent service network consists of 20 key bus routes throughout the agency’s service area that are scheduled to have service every 10 minutes or less from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on weekends, according to the CTA.
For parents
DIY Menorah Craft Using Cardboard
You can make this menorah from toilet paper rolls and give it to your child to decorate, or you can just enjoy the menorah as is! Francine and her family celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which is also known as the Festival of Lights. During the eight days of Hanukkah, Francine and her family light candles in a hanukkiah, which is a special kind of menorah.
