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Science & Nature
This ‘Wicked Cool’ Half-Female, Half-Male Bird Landed in Suburban Chicago — Offering a Rare Glimpse Into One of Nature’s Strangest Phenomena
“I had a better chance of photographing a unicorn,” Luke Dahlberg said of… Read More
Crime & Law
Despite ‘Mistakes,’ Chicago’s US Attorney Says No Need for Special Prosecutor to Investigate ‘Broadview Six’ Case
Chicago’s top federal prosecutor acknowledged “mistakes were made” in the… Read More
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Inspector George Gently: Gently Between The Lines
This crime drama, set in the 1960s and based on the novels by Alan Hunter, centers on a partnership between the veteran title detective and his mouthy younger sidekick, John Bacchus.
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The Portrait of a Lady Is Coming to Masterpiece
Henry James' classic novel is receiving its first new adaptation in decades, starring Jim Sturgess, Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, and more.
food
A Recipe for Chicago Dog Focaccia
Martin Sorge, a Chicagoan and Great American Baking Show winner, shares a recipe from Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest.
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What to Watch in August
A new science series looks at surprising possible solutions to the world's crises while American Masters celebrates the transcendental poet Mary Oliver.
For parents
Preparing Your Child for Preschool
If, like me, you’re stressed about what milestones your child needs to hit before preschool, here’s your permission to stop worrying.
Politics
Amid Push for Nuclear Reactor Construction, Illinois Is One Step Closer to Selecting a Site
Though Illinois leads the nation in nuclear energy generation, a recently lifted moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction means the race is on to bring new plants online — a task that can take years.
Quiz
Take Our July Chicago News Quiz
Think you kept up with what was happening around Chicago in July? From a controversial parking meter deal to summer storms, wildfires, and an earthquake, see how well you remember this month’s news.
Chicago Works
On the Job with a Cook County Wildlife Biologist
For most Chicagoans, it would be a bad day on the job if a bird pooped on their paperwork. But with a juvenile white-crowned sparrow held gently but firmly in her hand, wildlife biologist Samantha Plencner lets out a cheer.
Arts & Entertainment
Geraldine de Haas, Longtime Jazz Patron Who Helped Start the Chicago Jazz Festival, Dies at 91
A singer and longtime patron of Chicago’s jazz music scene, Geraldine de Haas helped start what would later be known as the Chicago Jazz Festival. She died last week at 91, her family announced.
For parents
11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s a basic need of being human! By teaching your child simple acts of self-care and including nurturing routines into your family life, you can show that taking care of ourselves, and each other, is important. Creating healthy habits of rest at a young age empowers kids to continue to be resilient in all life brings. What a gift to give your kids!
