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
A Day in the Life of a Fine Dining Restaurant
What does it take to make a fine dining restaurant run smoothly—especially one like Wherewithall, where the menu changes every week? A creative and organized chef de cuisine and multitasking general manager, for one.
Firsthand
Public Schools and Segregation
Rachael Toft was committed to sending her kids to their neighborhood public school, but a merger with another school presented challenges.
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.
