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‘Broadview Six’ Judge Says More Answers Needed About Prosecutors’ Conduct in the Botched Case
A federal judge has not yet ruled on whether to appoint a special prosecutor to… Read More
Sports
Gov. JB Pritzker Meets With NFL Commissioner, Illinois Leaders About Chicago Bears Stadium
Gov. JB Pritzker met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and businessman Pat… Read More
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Rick Steves' Poland
This one-hour 'best of Poland' special begins in Krakow, with a stunning square, historic castle, and nearby, communist-era Nowa Huta and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial. Then we head to bustling Warsaw for skyscrapers and Chopin, sample gingerbread in Torun, and ogle red-brick Malbork Castle. We finish in Gdansk with handsome Hanseatic townhouses and stirring Solidarity history.
Thursday at 9:00 pm
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Chicago Stories: Fall 2026
New season includes: Chicago’s World’s Fair of 1893, Toy Town, Skyscrapers, and Home of the Irish.
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What to Watch in October
A new season of Chicago Stories, a crossover between Sesame Street and Nature, and shows to help you make sense of the coming elections.
For parents
No-Sew Daniel Tiger Costume
Have a GRRific Halloween with this easy-to-make and comfortable-to-wear Daniel Tiger costume.
Business
Chicago Announces Dedicated Bus Lane on Northbound Michigan Avenue
The new 1.5-mile dedicated bus lane will be installed on northbound Michigan Avenue between Roosevelt Road and Wacker Drive in an effort to reduce delays along the downtown corridor, the city announced Wednesday.
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How Much Chicago News Do You Know? Take Our September News Quiz
Did you keep up with Chicago’s headlines in September? Take our monthly news quiz to find out how much you know.
Mystery
A Sneak Peek at the Final Season of Miss Scarlet
The seventh season of Miss Scarlet will be its last, and we now have a first look. See the familiar faces returning, including a couple after a season away.
Health
Thousands of Immigrants in Illinois Set to Lose Medicaid Coverage
Changes to Medicaid eligibility take effect Thursday, impacting about 9,300 lawfully present immigrants in Illinois. Refugees, survivors of human trafficking and people who have been granted asylum are among those no longer covered.
For parents
13 Children’s Books for Celebrating Fall
Cooler weather, pumpkins, colorful leaves everywhere. A new season has arrived, and it’s my favorite! When fall comes around, my kids and I like to play in piles of leaves, go to the pumpkin patch, and get ready for a new school year. As we say goodbye to summer, let’s share the wonders of autumn with these 13 fall-themed children’s books.
