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It’s a Chick Fest in Waukegan! 6 Piping Plover Hatchlings Are on the Beach After Release of Captive-Reared Trio
Calling for reinforcements! It’s a piping plover-palooza in Waukegan where the… Read More
Business
US Job Market Stalled in July as Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs, Delivering Political Setback to Trump
The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, delivering a political… Read More
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Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television: Greek Meze
We head to Crete to learn some classic Greek dishes. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark make Greek Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia), a perfect addition to any meze spread. Then, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore demonstrates Greek-Style Baked White Beans in Tomato Sauce. Finally, Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges prepares Greek Baked Vegetables, which helps summer produce shine with a generous helping of olive oil.
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The Portrait of a Lady Is Coming to Masterpiece
Henry James' classic novel is receiving its first new adaptation in decades, starring Jim Sturgess, Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, and more.
food
A Recipe for Chicago Dog Focaccia
Martin Sorge, a Chicagoan and Great American Baking Show winner, shares a recipe from Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest.
playlist
What to Watch in August
A new science series looks at surprising possible solutions to the world's crises while American Masters celebrates the transcendental poet Mary Oliver.
For parents
Preparing Your Child for Preschool
If, like me, you’re stressed about what milestones your child needs to hit before preschool, here’s your permission to stop worrying.
Arts & Entertainment
From Bike Repair to Welding, Teens Are Learning Trades and Building Confidence in Summer Programs
Bikes N’ Roses is one of several free programs offered through Communities United’s Workbench Project, which introduces young people ages 13 to 18 to trades including bike mechanics, woodworking and welding.
Food
In a Shrinking Food Journalism Scene, a New Publication with Strong Chicago Ties Emerges
After being laid off from Eater, several well-known journalists including Chicago's Ashok Selvam started Ravenous to provide the kinds of food stories they thought were missing as AI and social media influencers change the scene.
Drama
A New Reimagining of Monarch of the Glen Is Coming to WTTW and PBS
Set in the Scottish Highlands, the new Monarch of the Glen follows a London lawyer who returns to her ancestral home and finds it under great debt.
Sports
Rubber Ducks by the Thousands Splash Into Chicago River for Annual Special Olympics Fundraiser
Special Olympics Illinois organizes competitions across the state for people with disabilities and special needs. It costs $10 to sponsor a “lone duck,” which will feed an athlete lunch at a competition, and $30 for a “quack pack” of six ducks, which supplies gold medals for a team.
For parents
11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s a basic need of being human! By teaching your child simple acts of self-care and including nurturing routines into your family life, you can show that taking care of ourselves, and each other, is important. Creating healthy habits of rest at a young age empowers kids to continue to be resilient in all life brings. What a gift to give your kids!
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