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This Magical Rooftop Pollinator Garden in Lakeview Is Normally Off Limits. Enjoy a Rare Glimpse

Science & Nature

This Magical Rooftop Pollinator Garden in Lakeview Is Normally Off Limits. Enjoy a Rare Glimpse

Only a small group of people have regular access to the enchanting rooftop… Read More

Brandon Johnson Condemns Cuts Imposed by Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill as ‘Unholy’

Crime & Law

Brandon Johnson Condemns Cuts Imposed by Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill as ‘Unholy’

“This is an abomination. This is sinful. It’s unholy,” Mayor Brandon Johnson… Read More

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Walking with Dinosaurs: Band of Brothers

Follow a gang of armored dinosaurs battle to reach adulthood, pursued by a group of Utahraptors, one of the most formidable predators that's ever lived.

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What to Watch in July

A new season of a cooking show and a documentary on a cookbook author who shaped food without you knowing.

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Patience Recap

When a famous crime writer dies in his locked-from-the-inside apartment, Bea and Patience must figure out how it happened. 

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Tiki Bars

“When that old demon rum slips past the lips, it still works its ancient, cheerful magic.”

For parents

Helping Your Child Make New Friends

Try these three ideas to help your child connect with others and form new friendships.

House Speaker Mike Johnson points to the "Big Beautiful Bill," held up by President Donald Trump. Credit: AP Photo / Evan Vucci

Politics

Illinois Democratic Congress Members Sound the Alarm on Medicaid, SNAP Cuts

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill is now law, after days of heated debate and close votes in Congress. Democrats say the cuts will impact low-income Americans.

A man leans out of an antique elevator, seen from inside the elevator

Arts & Entertainment

A New Book Explores the Fascinating Stories and Businesses Inside Chicago's Eccentric Fine Arts Building

From its manually operated elevators to the master instrument builders inside, the Fine Arts Building holds numerous distinctions, which are explored in a new book. 

Geordie holds up a bullet to Alphy in a graveyard

Drama and Mystery

Grantchester is Back with a Tenth Season

Strange occurrences at an orphanage lead to a tragic death, and some revelations about Alphy's past. 

The TikTok app logo is shown on an iPhone on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo / Ashley Landis, File)

Business

What to Know About a Potential Deal to Keep TikTok Running in US

Less than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, “We pretty much have a deal,” on TikTok — but he did not offer details.

Girl and mom playing with water

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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