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First Phase of Sears Sunken Garden Restoration Nears Completion, Seeds Planted for Further Revitalization
The delivery of a dozen concrete columns signaled the impending completion of… Read More
Politics
Johnson, Majority of City Council Remain At Odds Over 2027 Budget As Hearings End
Twenty-eight members of the Chicago City Council sent a letter to Mayor Brandon… Read More
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Frontline: Coal's Human Cost
Coal miners are suffering from incurable lung disease at the highest rates in almost 50 years. With NPR, Public Health Watch and Kentucky Public Radio, Frontline uncovers how industry and government have failed to protect miners in Appalachia from black lung disease.
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food
Try a Four-Ingredient Indian Dessert for Diwali
Besan pinni are a four-ingredient Indian dessert that Anupy Singla of Indian As Apple Pie calls the original protein ball.
Food
Milk Street’s Culinary Director's Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving is Wes Martin's favorite holiday, and he has some useful tips for harried home cooks.
For parents
Give Thanks With a Gratitude Jar
A gratitude jar is the perfect project to help your child express thankfulness!
Health
In New Book, Chicago Doctor Offers Solutions to City’s Life Expectancy Gap
“Another hospital doesn’t solve the problem, it’s deeper than that,” Dr. David Ansell said. “It’s the conditions under which people live, work and play, and that’s what we set off to solve.”
Food
Planning for Thanksgiving? These Recipes Are Worth Adding to Your Table
Are you planning your Thanksgiving menu? Here are some recipes that might be something a little different to add to your menu this year.
Mystery
Maigret Is Back with a Second Season
The French detective returns for another season to solve confounding mysteries in Paris with unorthodox tactics.
Arts & Entertainment
Holidays Aren’t Just for the Kids. Here Are 11 Adults-Only Events in the Chicago Area
From after-hour events at beloved Chicago institutions to raunchy holiday theater productions, here are some adult-focused events to get into the holiday spirit.
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.
