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TIF Districts Boosted Property Taxes but Failed to Spur Development in Blighted Neighborhoods: Report
Tax Increment Financing Districts “reinforced the city’s historic economic… Read More
Health
Chicago’s New Public Health Commissioner on Mental Health, Life Expectancy and Barriers to Care
Dr. Garth Walker assumed the role of Chicago Department of Public Health… Read More
Thursday
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
The undisputed queen of country music, legend Dolly Parton had one of the most stellar careers of any musician. In this groundbreaking documentary film, Dolly herself lets us in on her fondest memories, her influences and her process, and we explore the legendary talent that made her astonishingly successful and well-loved.
Thursday at 8:30 pm | Watch Preview
food
Chicago's Willy Wonka of Ice Cream
Dana Cree has created over 300 flavors of ice cream bar for her Pretty Cool Ice Cream, ranging from the nostalgic Dreamsicle to the wacky green bean casserole.
riding the rails
A Long Stretch of Prairie
How May Watts led the effort to turn an abandoned railroad into a shared nature path.
world of food
All About Apples
“Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.” - Jane Austen
For parents
Ready, Set, School!
School is back in session! Explore different topics, such as coping with back-to-school anxieties and emotions, creating daily routines, and tackling common situations that arise with the start of school.
Politics
‘Do It Early’: Officials Urge Illinoisans to Submit Mail-In Ballots Well Before Election Day Amid Supreme Court ‘Chaos’
Local and state officials are reassuring Illinoisans about the safety of mail-in voting, while also encouraging them to return their ballots early after a new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could cause “chaos” ahead of the November election.
Food
Logan Square Is Getting a Midwestern-Meets-French Bistro from Chef Christian Hunter
Hunter came to Chicago to open Atelier and garnered it a Michelin star. Now he's opening a more casual restaurant that aims to bridge high and low.
Firsthand
Inclusive Democracy
Testifying in court at age six after her mother's murder inspired Camille Williams to ensure everyone knows their legal rights.
Arts & Entertainment
Dolly Parton, Music Star, Actor and Beloved Figure Who Spanned Generations, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” that totaled more than 100 million worldwide sales and more than 1 billion online streams. She was a generous philanthropist and successful businesswoman.
For parents
Managing Back-to-School Feelings With Arthur
Have you heard the big news at Lakewood Elementary School? Arthur is moving up to fourth grade and his little sister, D.W., is starting kindergarten! Your child can likely relate to the feelings of excitement and anxiety as they anticipate and manage the ups and downs of new experiences.
