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Chicago Bears Remain Focused on Hammond Stadium Project ‘At This Time,’ Team CEO Says
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said that “at this time,” the team… Read More
Crime & Law
Dozens of Incarcerated Men at Lawrence Prison Begin Hunger Strike Over Restrictive Housing Conditions
The men declared the strike from their restrictive housing, or solitary… Read More
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Chicago Stories: Candy Capital
At the time of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, the area boasted more than 100 candy companies run by enterprising immigrants whose products included such familiar products as Baby Ruth, Tootsie Roll, Lemonheads, and Juicy Fruit gum. This film explores how the city became known as “the candy capital of the world.”
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A New Reimagining of Monarch of the Glen
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.
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Rick Steves' Art of Europe
Stone Age to Ancient Greece: As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born—and with it, so was art.
food
Joe Fontelera's Neighborhood Favorites
Fontelera, a Chicago native, chose favorite spots to eat and drink near his North Center Filipino restaurant, Boonie's.
For parents
Setting a Routine for Success at School
Kids feel more comfortable and confident when they know what to expect. Check out these tips.
Politics
CPD Failed to Provide Required Updates on System That Would Flag Officers With Multiple Complaints for Last 4 Months: Records
Chicago taxpayers have paid $2.7 million for a system designed to alert officials about which officers have been the subject of repeated police misconduct allegations. It is not scheduled to launch until June 2027.
Food
A Butcher Shop Has Roots in Chicago's Meatpacking Heyday – And Crafted an Exceptional Italian Beef
Hofherr Meat Co. in Northfield revives a family business after two generations away, with housemade sausage and deli staples and dry-aged beef.
Food
Meet the "Willa Wonka" of the South Side
Stephanie Hart of Brown Sugar Bakery bought the Cupid Candies factory to produce chocolates and keep jobs in her community. "The better the places are to work, the better the community is going to be,” she says.
Arts & Entertainment
2026 Butter Cow: ‘Miles of Smiles’ Is State Fair’s Theme in Celebration of Route 66
The Illinois State Fair will run from Aug. 13 until Aug. 23, from 7 a.m. until midnight each day.
For parents
How to Prepare Your Child for a New School
This year my son will go from the preschool he’s known his entire life to kindergarten at a new elementary school. Months ago, he was excited. But as the reality set in, he became nervous and scared. Whether your child is changing schools, getting a new teacher, school changes can bring out a lot of emotions for both of you!
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