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FAA Says Airplane Departures Can Resume Following Nationwide Ground Stop
The nationwide ground stop was the first since January 2023, when a key FAA… Read More
Politics
Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer Resigns, Saying She Refuses to ‘Compromise My Integrity’; Johnson Accuses Her of Mismanagement
A spokesperson for Mayor Brandon Johnson said Ashlee Gabrysch had been “largely… Read More
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Rick Steves Best of Paris
Celebrate the 'City of Lights.' Join travel guru Rick Steves as he cruises the Seine, marvels at the stained-glass glory of Sainte-Chapelle, and takes a vibrant tour through Paris.
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food
Planning for Thanksgiving? These Recipes Are Worth Adding to Your Table
Here are some recipes that might be something a little different to add to your menu this year.
stream
Frontline: Coal's Human Cost
Veteran underground coal miners are suffering from an incurable lung disease at the highest rates in nearly 50 years.
food
Quinton McNair Found Solace in Baking After the Military
He runs Strugglebeard Bakery to honor other veterans and offer a welcoming space.
For parents
Give Awards to Everyday Heroes
Help your child understand what a makes someone a hero, and encourage them to create awards for the heroes in their life.
Arts & Entertainment
Lace Up Your Skates at These Chicago-Area Ice Rinks This Winter
If you’re looking for ways to stay active this winter or just want to enjoy some time outdoors, the Chicago area is home to a number of ice rinks. Here are a few of our favorites.
Food
While Sujan Sarkar Expands His Restaurant Empire, Sahil Sethi Keeps the Chicago Spots Up to Snuff
Sarkar is opening two new concepts in Chicago early next year while also expanding his Michelin-starred Indienne and other restaurants globally. Sethi is helping him do it.
Chicago Stories
Meet the First Black Architect to Design a Downtown Chicago High-Rise
“This building says, ‘Man, we’ve arrived!’” says an architecture critic of John Moutoussamy's Johnson Publishing Building.
Sports
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins National League MVP Award
Pete Crow-Armstrong won the NL MVP award unanimously on Thursday after the center fielder starred for the Chicago Cubs in a majestic all-around season.
For parents
Thanksgiving: Practicing Gratitude and Honoring the Real Story
A few years ago, I asked my first grade students what they knew about Thanksgiving. Not the holiday we now celebrate, but its origin — the story of the first Thanksgiving. My class of six- and seven-year-olds knew very little; there were mentions of Pilgrims and Native Americans and a feast, but that was about it in terms of real facts.
