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‘A Long Time Coming’: CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on Historic School Board Election
The first ever fully elected Chicago Board of Education is taking shape as the… Read More
Politics
Welch Will Not Seek New Term as Speaker After 26 House Democrats Call for Change
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s grasp on the chamber’s top job is tenuous… Read More
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Medicine Ball
Medicine Ball follows Native college athletes Lexus Redthunder and Leroy Staples-Fairbanks IV at a university built on a former Native boarding school site, revealing basketball's role as a source of resilience, hope and cultural pride.
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food
Try a Four-Ingredient Indian Dessert for Diwali
Besan pinni are a four-ingredient Indian dessert that Anupy Singla of Indian As Apple Pie calls the original protein ball.
Food
Milk Street’s Culinary Director's Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving is Wes Martin's favorite holiday, and he has some useful tips for harried home cooks.
For parents
Give Thanks With a Gratitude Jar
A gratitude jar is the perfect project to help your child express thankfulness!
Politics
Pritzker Says Chicago Bears Stadium Legislation Could Be Voted on in Fall Veto Session
Gov. JB Pritzker said state leaders are prepping legislation on a new stadium for the Chicago Bears in Illinois, which could be voted on during the upcoming fall veto session.
Food
Taxi and Rideshare Drivers Gather for a Taste of Home at Mogadishu Restaurant – With a Side of Banana
The Somali restaurant near downtown offers working drivers a place to gather, speak their language, and enjoy a taste of home in between fares.
Drama
The Gold Tracks Down More Stolen Money in a Second Season
In season two of The Gold, Boyce tries to track down the other half of the stolen gold – and catch John Palmer.
Science & Nature
Bait and Switch: Here’s What Rat Birth Control Looks Like in Chicago
The North River Commission — serving Albany Park, Irving Park and North Park — is the latest community organization to give rat birth control a try.
For parents
Thanksgiving: Practicing Gratitude and Honoring the Real Story
A few years ago, I asked my first grade students what they knew about Thanksgiving. Not the holiday we now celebrate, but its origin — the story of the first Thanksgiving. My class of six- and seven-year-olds knew very little; there were mentions of Pilgrims and Native Americans and a feast, but that was about it in terms of real facts.
