Crime & Law
New Bill Would Reinstate Parole System in Illinois
Incarcerated people in Illinois haven’t had the ability to get onto parole since the ‘70s. But a bill in Springfield is working to bring it back, providing parole hearings for inmates who’ve served at least 20 years in prison.
Drama
Season 2 of Sanditon is Coming
We have a premiere date for season 2 of Sanditon as well as some first look photos for you to browse.
Newsletter
Dive into Your Favorite Dramas and Mysteries
Unforgotten, Professor T, Sanditon, and more: make sure to keep up on your drama and mystery updates with our new e-newsletter.
Arts & Entertainment
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 21-24
Jack-o’-lanterns, papermaking, a “Frankenstein”-inspired play and a Halloween-themed run usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
For parents
Molly of Denali's Culture Is Not a Halloween Costume
Kids across the country are embracing the animated show “Molly of Denali.” It is the first children’s TV show with an Alaska Native lead character. Now some fans want to dress like their hero Molly for Halloween. The show’s producers want kids to have fun but not co-opt Molly’s Athabascan culture.
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Ancient and Modern Israel
Immerse yourself in 21st-century Israeli life and Israel’s iconic historical sites on this luxury seven-night package for two. Enjoy spacious coaches, stylish hotels, and 14 included meals and wine. Marvel during guided tours of the White City of Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Old Jerusalem, the Qumran Caves, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem and more. Return inspired by the history, beauty, and cuisine of this amazing land.
