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Piping Plover Chicks Hatch at Montrose, While Waukegan Is on Second Nest Watch After Series of Dramatic Plot Twists
An avian soap opera is playing out in Waukegan where this year’s piping plover… Read More
Arts & Entertainment
Obama Presidential Center Unveils Official Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama
The portrait by artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby is on display at the Obama… Read More
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Becoming Katharine Graham
From shy socialite to Nixon's nemesis, witness Graham's history-making rise as a legendary newspaper publisher who fought for truth, broke barriers in a sexist world, and won a Pulitzer Prize, inspiring generations with her courage and resilience.
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For parents
14 Books for Celebrating Juneteenth
June 19, 1865 is the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.
Science & Nature
Piping Plovers Set New Record for Nesting Couples, Illinois Chicks Due Any Day
The Great Lakes Piping Plover Recovery Effort is reporting a record-setting 90 pairs of plovers in 2026, the most since the bird was listed as an endangered species in 1985.
Interview
New Documentary Traces Katharine Graham’s Transformative Rise at The Washington Post
Graham saw the Washington Post through the Pentagon Papers and Watergate, two of journalism's biggest scoops.
Food
James Beard Award Winner Jake Potashnick of Feld Shares His Favorites in His Native City
The seasonally obsessed Feld has received a number of accolades in the past year or so.
Arts & Entertainment
2026 Chicago Summer Festival Guide
Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and summer events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.
For parents
Learn and Play with Water
Enjoying bath time can be hit or miss, but playing with water is a fun activity for most children. Water play is a sensory activity, allowing children to learn through their senses, which can also be a calming process for some children.
