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City Lawyers Recommend Paying $2.5M to Family Who Say They Were Held at Gunpoint During Botched No-Knock Raid
City lawyers reached an agreement to settle the lawsuit filed by Gilbert and… Read More
Politics
Chicago Officials Say Federal Agents Targeted Puerto Rican Museum; Homeland Security Pushes Back
Chicago and Illinois officials gathered at the West Side museum Wednesday… Read More
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Peter Falk Versus Columbo
For millions of viewers, Peter Falk was the iconic TV detective Columbo for nearly 30 years: the eccentric, astute upholder of the law in his wrinkled trench coat who always asked 'Just one more thing.' But as an actor, Peter Falk also worked on films with directors such as Frank Capra, Sydney Pollack and Blake Edwards, and of course with his friend John Cassavetes. Despite winning multiple Primetime Emmys and one Golden Globe award - and twice nominated for an Oscar - his unusual career still remains an enigma.
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food
July is Jam-Packed with Food Events
It's a busy month for Chicago area food festivals. Check out our round-up.
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Human Footprint
Shelf Life: Shane goes on a global journey to discover how supermarkets have reshaped our lives and our planet.
playlist
A Longer Look at Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
There's a new, longer trailer for the upcoming third (and supposedly final) Downton Abbey film out.
for parents
20 New Ideas and Activities to Try This Summer
Long summer days can certainly test the patience and inspiration of parents.
Health
Introducing Peanuts to Children Early Can Help Cut Allergy Risk. But That Guidance Isn’t Reaching All Families, Study Finds
National guidelines have recommended introducing safe forms of peanut-containing foods to infants to help reduce allergy risk. A new study by Northwestern Medicine found that many families aren’t receiving that guidance from their pediatrician.
Food
An Evanston Native Showcases Her Caribbean Roots on the Latest Season of The Great American Recipe
Brie Jamieson started cooking the recipes she watched her mom, grandma, and stepfather make in Evanston for her children as a way to root her itinerant military family.
Geoffrey Baer
A Self-Guided Tour for The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago
Retrace Geoffrey Baer’s footsteps with these self-guided tours of the locations featured in The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago and The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2.
Arts & Entertainment
From an Ethiopian Circus to a Barrio Arts Festival, Here Are 7 Things to Do This Weekend
A circus hits town this week, leading the way for a wide spectrum of spectacle. Throw in the odd cultural curveball, and you have no reason to stay at home this weekend.
For parents
How to Make Geography Part of Your Child's World
The most valuable piece of art in our house is a cheap, colorful map of the United States that hangs above our kitchen table. As a learning tool, it's priceless. Over the years, we've used that map to play geography games and dream about future travels.
