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After Objections, CPD Agrees Officers Will Not Search Vehicles Based on Smell of Raw Cannabis: Reform Groups
Chicago Police Department officials agreed to revise proposed new rules and… Read More

Business
Challenges Persist for Women, Minorities Breaking Into Illinois’ Skilled Trades
Over the past 10 years, women have held fewer than one in 10 construction jobs… Read More

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Caregiving
From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, this is the story of caregivers navigating the ups and downs of their work, revealing the state and the stakes of care in America today. Narrated by Uzo Aduba (The Residence) and directed by Chris Durrance.
Tuesday at 8:00 pm
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Grantchester Recap
While Larry, Miss Scott, and Alphy all navigate romantic troubles, the detectives investigate a scooter accident that appears staged.
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Patience: Paper Mountain Girl (Part 2)
Bea learns more about Patience’s difficult past and together they uncover a trail.
arts and entertainment
Chicago's Eccentric Fine Arts Building
Chicago author Keir Graff's new book explores the fascinating stories and businesses inside Chicago's Fine Arts Building.
for parents
Practicing Water Safety at Every Age
Splashing in the water can be a lot of fun! If your family is like mine, water play is a favorite activity.

Science & Nature
The Largest Digital Camera Ever Built Just Released its First Shots of the Universe
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on a mountaintop in Chile, was built to take a deeper look at the night sky, covering hidden corners.

Drama and Mystery
A Premiere Date and Trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The third – and supposedly final – Downton Abbey film premieres in September, and a trailer has been released.

Drama and Mystery
A New Mystery Called Patience
An investigation into an apparent suicide reveals surprising links between previously dismissed deaths, thanks in part to the ability of Patience Evans to spot patterns.

Arts & Entertainment
2025 Chicago Summer Festival Guide
Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.

For kids
Create a Silly Handshake
A high five, fist bump, or simple handshake are a few ways you can greet people. But for a special friend or family member, it can be fun to make up a one-of-a-kind silly handshake just for the two of you. Think of ways that you can use your hands, feet, legs, arms and even whole-body wiggles.