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Following Corruption Conviction, Michael Madigan’s Pension Gets Suspended
The General Assembly Retirement System of Illinois sent the former Illinois… Read More

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Chicago Police Misconduct Agency Chief Resigns Under Fire; 2 Other City Department Heads Exit
Civilian Office of Police Accountability Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten… Read More

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10 Streets that Changed America
Streets are the main arteries of our societies: the Infrastructure around which communities are created, economic and social systems are organized, and new possibilities are unlocked. The modes of transportation streets are made to accommodate, the way they are designed, and the places they lead us to make lasting statements about our values and our hopes for the future. We invite you to learn the history of Ten Streets that Changed America, the people who designed and built them, and the ways that the ideas they embody continue to shape our communities and our lives.
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Joe Frillman of Daisies on His Favorite Spots in the City
Joe Frillman of the ever-popular Midwest Italian restaurant Daisies shares some of his favorite places in the Chicago area.
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Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Republican lawmakers are championing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act that would require voters to show proof of citizenship.
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Valentine’s Day
How did this day become an annual rite of romance? Trust us — it was not always so genteel.
For parents
Valentine's Day Crafts and Activities
For Valentine's Day, the Fuentes family is making thoughtful Valentine's Day presents for each other!

Politics
Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote. Here’s What to Know About the SAVE Act
Republican lawmakers are championing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act that would require voters to show proof of citizenship like a REAL ID, a passport, a birth certificate or other eligible documentation.

Food
Born into Slavery, Rufus Estes Became One of the First Black Cookbook Authors and Served Presidents
Rufus Estes served presidents, a princess, and world-famous musicians as a chef on Pullman cars before becoming one of the first Black authors to publish a cookbook, which offers a glimpse at a bygone era of dining.

Science & Nature
Meet Some Prehistoric Mammals
Meet some of the funky creatures that were predecessors to some of the animals that we know and love (or keep our distance from) today.
Arts & Entertainment
Artist’s Work Pulses With New Life After Open-Heart Surgery and a Series of Hallucinations
While recovering from open-heart surgery in 2021, Shar Coulson experienced trippy visions that ultimately shaped her artwork.

For parents
Heart Apple Chips
Healthy snacks are an important part of a balanced diet. Think about all of the ways that you can use apples to make a healthy snack. You can slice them, dip them, bake them, mash them into applesauce and even make them into apple chips. Try this fun and healthy apple recipe that is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day.