Science & Nature
The ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ is Headed to the Moon. Check Out This 3D-Printed Space House
The Rosenberg Moon Habitat made by Rockford-based Ingersoll Machine Tools has been crowned the winner of Illinois’ 2023 Makers Madness contest.
History
Nine Chicago Women Who Found Success in Food Before the Age of the Celebrity Chef
Even today there is a huge disparity in the number of women head chefs, but achieving success in the food industry earlier on was even less common. Meet some of the women who influenced Chicago and America's attitudes towards food.
Geoffrey Baer
Take an Audio Tour of The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago
Explore beautiful locations like a dazzling surprise that hangs over your head in the State Street Macy's, formerly Marshall Field's.
Arts & Entertainment
Beyond Noise: Audio-Visual Artist Finds Inspiration in Chicago’s Transit
Artist Rachel Steele mixes sounds she recorded live on public transit and out in neighborhoods with musical instruments reflective of the city’s different cultures. Her show, "Soundpost: Remixing Transit," is on display at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this Thursday.
For parents
How to Raise Strong Girls
“I just wish she had the confidence to speak up.” This is a phrase I hear over and over again from parents of young girls – and I remember having the same thought when my own daughter was in kindergarten. As parents, we see the best in our kids. We know the positive qualities they bring to this world, and we want them to share those qualities with others.
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