Health
West Side Produce Farm Works to Provide People With Autism Life Skills
Urban Autism Solutions, an organization on the West Side, is working to empower young adults on the autism spectrum to learn life skills. The 1.2- acre produce farm is a hands-on program teaching young adults the basics of farming with a goal of enhancing their social and vocational skills.
Food
Ten of Chicago's Most Iconic Restaurants
Celebrate some of Chicago's most memorable restaurants, past and present, the kind of places where the surroundings are an inextricable part of the experience.
Chicago Stories
White Sox Bat Boy and Vietnam Soldier
Edward “Eddy” Cervantez was the pride of his community when he became a bat boy, but his life was cut short in Vietnam.
Science & Nature
Everything You’ve Heard About Ticks Is Probably a Myth. Here’s What Everyone, Even Urbanites, Needs To Know
Researchers at Lincoln Park Zoo are surveying which ticks are present in the Chicago region, looking for clues about the effects of climate change and urban sprawl, and busting myths in the process.
For parents
How to Talk to Your Child About Vaccines
When my children have to get shots, I first consider their unique personalities. What are their fears? What comforts them? How do they see themself as part of their community? I try to use this information to help them understand vaccinations, not only to prepare them for an upcoming shot, but also prepare them for taking charge of their own health in the future.
Enter to Win
Grand Prize: 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is endlessly versatile, exceptionally capable, and the embodiment of style, technology, and comfort. You’ll be wowed by its stunning design, premium interior, and features that take Subaru’s legendary safety to a whole new level.
