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Mike Ditka, the Legendary Former Chicago Bears Coach Who Led Team to a Super Bowl Win, Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the former Chicago Bears coach who led the team to a Super Bowl win… Read More
Politics
Johnson’s Debt Refinancing Plan Results in Just Half of What He Promised, Forcing Officials to Scramble to Fill Budget Gap
Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city would refinance bonds backed by the city’s… Read More
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Chicago Stories: Toy Town
Tinker Toys. Lincoln Logs. Beanie Babies. Radio Flyer. Kids obsessed with these iconic toys and games would surely have been surprised to learn that these and many others were born in Chicago. This episode takes you on a nostalgic trip back to a time when the city was a leader in toy innovation, introducing the designers who transformed their creative ideas and hard work into child’s play, examining how their creations helped children develop life skills while having fun, and how the business of toymaking wasn’t always fun and games.
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Chicago Stories
The Iconic Toys and Games Created in Chicago
For more than a century, Chicago has shaped the way generations of children have played.
food
The Pastry Chef of Obélix and Le Bouchon Shares Her Chicago Favorites
Courtney Kenyon-Snider is a force in Chicago pastry.
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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.
For parents
No-Sew Elinor Costume
Elinor is a sweet and curious bunny rabbit who goes on scientific adventures with her friends.
Politics
Who Is Running, or Thinking About Running, to Become Chicago’s Next Mayor
Chicago’s next mayoral election is less than a year away and the list of candidates — and those considering a run — is growing ever larger. Here’s who is in so far.
Food
Two Critics Walk into Ciccio Mio, a Yelp Top 100 Restaurant
Yelp Top 100 restaurants generally don't get lots of critical attention. What’s behind the gap between critical praise and the mushier space comprising what a lot of the public honest-to-goodness likes?
Chicago Stories
World's Fair Firsts
The Ferris Wheel wasn't the only thing to debut at Chicago's 1893 World's Fair. There were also sweet treats, modern inventions, and beloved brands.
Business
Consumer Advocates Push Back on Proposed Peoples Gas Rate Hike
The Illinois Commerce Commission this week recommended a 54% cut to the proposed $144 million increase, which would bring the number down to $66 million.
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.
