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US House Winners From Illinois on Midterms, Legacy and Making Change in Washington
This year’s midterm elections saw several history-making moments — including in… Read More
Education
Jessica Biggs on Being Elected CPS Board President, Vision for the District
Jessica Biggs claimed victory Tuesday as the Chicago Board of Education’s… Read More
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What to Watch in November
Travel the Orient Express and Masterpiece drama locations, trawl the history of crime and punishment in America, and enjoy live concerts and more.
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Native American Heritage Month: 10 Things to Watch
This year features new programs on topics including food sustainability, an unsolved murder, the fight for an independent tribal press, and more.
Chicago Stories
The Lady Labor Slugger
Margaret Haley, the daughter of Irish immigrants, fought for Chicago teachers.
For parents
Raising Grateful Kids: Why Giving Thanks Is Good for the Soul
Gratitude is good for you — and for your kids, according to psychologist Martin Seligman, who has conducted studies on benefits of expressing thanks.
Education
Jessica Biggs on Being Elected CPS Board President, Vision for the District
Jessica Biggs claimed victory Tuesday as the Chicago Board of Education’s president-elect in a historic election that allowed voters to choose all 21 board members for the first time.
Music
How Chicago Shaped Jazz Over More Than a Century, in a New Book
The former Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich has published a book that traces the history of jazz in Chicago through 25 "visionaries" from Louis Armstrong to Herbie Hancock and beyond.
Chicago Stories
The Dark Side of the White City
The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 showcased both astonishing innovation and some of the darker impulses of humanity.
Arts & Entertainment
Black Harvest Film Festival and a ‘Grease’ Parody: 4 Arts Picks for Your Weekend
There is a wealth of fantastic cultural events happening this weekend, so read on to see a small smattering of how you can enrich your curiosity and your artistic life.
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.
