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Crime & Law
‘The Corrupt Way Was the Way It Was’: Government Ends Closing Arguments in Michael Madigan’s Landmark Trial
Prosecutors began wrapping up their final summations Friday on Day 3 of… Read More
Science & Nature
4 Chicago Teens Charged in Coyote Killing
Four Chicago teens have been charged with conservation-related violations in… Read More
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10 Modern Marvels That Changed America
Host Geoffrey Baer takes viewers across the country to the legendary streets, monuments and man-made marvels that changed America. Explore the streets that change the way we get around, visit the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore, and learn more about the engineering feats that made our civilization possible.
Friday at 9:30 pm | Explore Website
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An Interview with the Great Migrations Team
Great Migrations: A People on the Move is a new four-part series hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
latino voices
Deputy Mayor Pledges to Protect Chicago’s Undocumented Immigrant Communities
Chicago’s immigrant communities are preparing for the worst.
For parents
11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids
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.
Crime & Law
Chicago Launches ‘Know Your Rights’ Ad Campaign on CTA System as Communities Brace for Potential ICE Raids
The campaign aims to educate residents about their rights in the event of being stopped or detained by federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Food
A New Homestyle Korean Restaurant in West Town Is a Tribute to Siblings' Mother and Grandmother
Mister Tiger features the homestyle Korean cooking Charlie Park and Min Lee grew up eating, now prepared by Lee based on her memories. It will also feature a bar with Korean alcohols and fun cocktails like one inspired by Tiger Balm.
Chicago Stories
The First Rainbow Coalition
In the late '60s, a multi-racial alliance of young Puerto Rican men, Black Panthers, and poor, white migrants from Appalachia formed as a site of resistance.
Arts & Entertainment
From Blues Performances to a Spin on ‘Hamlet,’ Here Are 5 Things to See This Weekend
Beat the January blahs with some blues — or a prize-winning play or an art show. In a few months when everyone is complaining about the heat, you’ll recall that time in the dead of winter when you bundled up and defied the season.
For parents
7 Picture Books About Patterns
Have you ever noticed the pattern of bricks on a building or a checkerboard pattern on a bathroom floor? If not, there’s a good chance your kid has! Lots of children love finding and creating patterns. Patterns can comfort kids as they learn what comes next through making predictions and finding solutions.
