Business
Local Officials, Developers Mark Start of Construction on Redevelopment of Iconic James R. Thompson Center
Elected officials and developers gathered at the Thompson Center on Monday to help mark the start of Google’s $280 million makeover of the former state government building.
History
Geoffrey Baer Explores Cemeteries and the Stories Buried in Them
Many of Chicago's cemeteries are surprisingly beautiful and pastoral, in addition to being full of intriguing stories, sculptures, and monuments along with the prominent Chicagoans buried in them.
Drama
The New Miniseries MaryLand
Two sisters are thrown together when their mother dies on the Isle of Man, even though no one in the family knows what she was doing there. They soon discover she was leading a hidden life.
Investigations
Johnson’s Senior Leadership Team More Diverse Than Previous Mayors’ Cabinets: Analysis
The 34 appointments Johnson made between May 2023 and April 2024 reflect the city’s racial diversity more closely than the appointments made by his two predecessors.
For parents
Children’s Books for Summer Fun
Take a break from the heat with books. From sandy beach to city street, this list will get your kids reading no matter where summer takes them. Start with Mouse’s First Summer by Lauren Thompson. Grab a kite, eat watermelon, or roll down some grassy hills and get into the spirit of the season with Mouse and Minka.
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