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Science & Nature
This Magical Rooftop Pollinator Garden in Lakeview Is Normally Off Limits. Enjoy a Rare Glimpse
Only a small group of people have regular access to the enchanting rooftop… Read More

Crime & Law
Brandon Johnson Condemns Cuts Imposed by Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill as ‘Unholy’
“This is an abomination. This is sinful. It’s unholy,” Mayor Brandon Johnson… Read More

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Walking with Dinosaurs: Band of Brothers
Follow a gang of armored dinosaurs battle to reach adulthood, pursued by a group of Utahraptors, one of the most formidable predators that's ever lived.
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What to Watch in July
A new season of a cooking show and a documentary on a cookbook author who shaped food without you knowing.
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Patience Recap
When a famous crime writer dies in his locked-from-the-inside apartment, Bea and Patience must figure out how it happened.
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Tiki Bars
“When that old demon rum slips past the lips, it still works its ancient, cheerful magic.”
For parents
Helping Your Child Make New Friends
Try these three ideas to help your child connect with others and form new friendships.

Politics
Illinois Democratic Congress Members Sound the Alarm on Medicaid, SNAP Cuts
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill is now law, after days of heated debate and close votes in Congress. Democrats say the cuts will impact low-income Americans.

Arts & Entertainment
A New Book Explores the Fascinating Stories and Businesses Inside Chicago's Eccentric Fine Arts Building
From its manually operated elevators to the master instrument builders inside, the Fine Arts Building holds numerous distinctions, which are explored in a new book.

Drama and Mystery
Grantchester is Back with a Tenth Season
Strange occurrences at an orphanage lead to a tragic death, and some revelations about Alphy's past.

Business
What to Know About a Potential Deal to Keep TikTok Running in US
Less than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, “We pretty much have a deal,” on TikTok — but he did not offer details.

For parents
Learn and Play with Water
Enjoying bath time can be hit or miss, but playing with water is a fun activity for most children. Water play is a sensory activity, allowing children to learn through their senses, which can also be a calming process for some children.