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Following Corruption Conviction, Michael Madigan’s Pension Gets Suspended

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Following Corruption Conviction, Michael Madigan’s Pension Gets Suspended

The General Assembly Retirement System of Illinois sent the former Illinois… Read More

Chicago Police Misconduct Agency Chief Resigns Under Fire; 2 Other City Department Heads Exit

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Chicago Police Misconduct Agency Chief Resigns Under Fire; 2 Other City Department Heads Exit

Civilian Office of Police Accountability Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten… Read More

Geoffrey Baer in New Orleans

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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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Joe Frillman of Daisies on His Favorite Spots in the City

Joe Frillman of the ever-popular Midwest Italian restaurant Daisies shares some of his favorite places in the Chicago area.

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Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Republican lawmakers are championing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act that would require voters to show proof of citizenship.

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Valentine’s Day

How did this day become an annual rite of romance? Trust us — it was not always so genteel.

 

For parents

Valentine's Day Crafts and Activities

For Valentine's Day, the Fuentes family is making thoughtful Valentine's Day presents for each other! 

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Politics

Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote. Here’s What to Know About the SAVE Act

Republican lawmakers are championing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act that would require voters to show proof of citizenship like a REAL ID, a passport, a birth certificate or other eligible documentation.

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Food

Born into Slavery, Rufus Estes Became One of the First Black Cookbook Authors and Served Presidents

Rufus Estes served presidents, a princess, and world-famous musicians as a chef on Pullman cars before becoming one of the first Black authors to publish a cookbook, which offers a glimpse at a bygone era of dining.

The skull of a nimravid. Illustration: Franz Anthony

Science & Nature

Meet Some Prehistoric Mammals

Meet some of the funky creatures that were predecessors to some of the animals that we know and love (or keep our distance from) today.
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Arts & Entertainment

Artist’s Work Pulses With New Life After Open-Heart Surgery and a Series of Hallucinations

While recovering from open-heart surgery in 2021, Shar Coulson experienced trippy visions that ultimately shaped her artwork.

Kids displaying their Heart Apple Chips.

For parents

Heart Apple Chips

Healthy snacks are an important part of a balanced diet. Think about all of the ways that you can use apples to make a healthy snack. You can slice them, dip them, bake them, mash them into applesauce and even make them into apple chips. Try this fun and healthy apple recipe that is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day.
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