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Mendoza, Cardenas, Pappas Among Last to File Signatures Ahead of Chicago’s February Mayoral Election
The final group of candidates seeking to deny Mayor Brandon Johnson a second… Read More
Health
New Pilot Program to Bring Childhood Lead Testing to Six South Side Neighborhoods
Early testing is a key component to preventing lead poisoning in children,… Read More
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Secrets of the Dead: Field of Vampires
A terrifying discovery: A skeleton dating from 1650 buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe - double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. Whoever buried her was petrified of her returning from the grave. All the evidence is she was buried as a vampire. She's found wearing a silk cap with a gold headdress. Inside her mouth, which was green and possibly the result of poison, is a leather pouch with writing on it. And she's not alone, ultimately, more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she? What did all of the burial rituals mean?
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food
You Can Thank the Midwest for Your Favorite Holiday Ingredients
Illinois produces the vast majority of the canned pumpkin in the U.S.
Home of the Irish
Celtic Heritage Shines Through Historic Stained Glass
When you walk into Old St. Patrick's Church today, you immediately know there is something distinctively Irish.
history
Crime and Punishment in America Examines a Complicated Subject
We spoke to the director, Lynn Novick, of the documentary executive produced by Ken Burns.
For parents
Handprint Spider
Not all spiders are the same! For example, the Goliath tarantula has eight eyes and does not spin a web.
Education
Chicago Students React to Recent Reports of Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Incidents of sexual assault on college campuses are making national headlines after a former student at Cornell University filed a lawsuit last month alleging she was gang raped in a fraternity house in 2024.
Chicago Stories
The Political Rise of Chicago’s Irish
From "need not apply" to commanding the political machine, the Irish rose from poor immigrants in Chicago to leading politicians.
Mystery
Maigret Is Back with a Second Season
The French detective returns for another season to solve confounding mysteries in Paris with unorthodox tactics.
Business
Feds Announce Environmental Review of Proposed Amtrak Bridgeport Facility Amid Community Concerns
Plans to convert a Bridgeport railyard into an Amtrak maintenance facility will receive an environmental review as part of the permitting process, a reversal after the project originally qualified for a categorical exclusion.
For parents
Halloween Games
The weeks leading up to Halloween can be super exciting for kids — and grown-ups! If your family is already in the Halloween spirit, it can be hard to wait until October 31. So, between prepping costumes, carving pumpkins, and crafting decorations, try playing some new games!
