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Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Hold 1-Day Strike to Protest Firings, ‘Retaliation’ for Union Organizing

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Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Hold 1-Day Strike to Protest Firings, ‘Retaliation’ for Union Organizing

Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital rallied outside the hospital Thursday… Read More

Pay 2 Women Injured by Driver Being Chased by Police $650K, City Lawyers Recommend

Crime & Law

Pay 2 Women Injured by Driver Being Chased by Police $650K, City Lawyers Recommend

Since January 2025, Chicago taxpayers spent at least $103.1 million to resolve… Read More

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10 Streets that Changed America

Streets are the main arteries of our societies: the Infrastructure around which communities are created, economic and social systems are organized, and new possibilities are unlocked. The modes of transportation streets are made to accommodate, the way they are designed, and the places they lead us to make lasting statements about our values and our hopes for the future. We invite you to learn the history of Ten Streets that Changed America, the people who designed and built them, and the ways that the ideas they embody continue to shape our communities and our lives.

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Big Chicks at 40

The Uptown bar is an LGBTQ+ haven filled with fine art.

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Chicago's Bakery Boom

Guillotine is the latest new spot, but a rarity: it's French.

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Farmers Market Guide

Find one near you in the city and suburbs.

For parents

20 New Ideas and Activities to Try This Summer

The greatest part of summer has always been the opportunity to freely play and learn as a family. 

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Sports

As Mexico City Prepares to Host World Cup, Residents Say Construction Is Taking a Toll

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has framed the upcoming World Cup as a defining moment for the nation. She is pledging that the tournament will inject billions of dollars into the economy.

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History

Soldier Field Was Home to World Cup Games and the Opening Ceremony the Last Time the U.S. Hosted the Tournament

Chicago's Soldier Field hosted the opening ceremony and five games the last time the U.S. had the FIFA World Cup, in 1994.

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Food

A 2026 Guide to Community-Supported Agriculture in Chicago

Community-supported agriculture, or CSAs, offers allows customers to get balanced foods directly from farmers. Here's a guide to CSAs serving the Chicago area.

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WTTW News Explains

WTTW News Explains: How Does Chicago’s Grid Street System Work?

How exactly are streets organized in Chicago? WTTW News gives you a guided tour of the grid system that organizes the city’s streets and addresses.
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For parents

Learn and Play with Water

Enjoying bath time can be hit or miss, but playing with water is a fun activity for most children. Water play is a sensory activity, allowing children to learn through their senses, which can also be a calming process for some children.
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