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Education
Mayor Brandon Johnson Appoints Final Member to Chicago’s Hybrid Board of Education
Cydney Wallace, who serves on the board of directors for the Jewish Council… Read More

Science & Nature
Bird Flu Claims a Bald Eagle Victim in a Cook County Forest Preserve, Sandhill Cranes Are Dying Too
Reports of wild bird deaths continue to mount, and not just in Illinois.… Read More

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Finding Your Roots: The Ties That Bind
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard—a married couple who discover that their ancestors had some remarkable similarities. In stories that span continents and centuries, Gates introduces Kristen and Dax to the soldiers, settlers, and criminals who make up their roots, allowing his guests to understand themselves—and their families—as never before.
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Firsthand: Peacekeepers
Cedric Hawkins
Cedric was given a second chance and he’s determined not to let it go to waste.
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All Creatures Great and Small Recap
Tristan and Siegfried end up stranded while James suffers from another bout of brucellosis and Mrs. Hall bonds with Mrs. Pumphrey.
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Funny Woman
A girls’ trip to the pub proves both cathartic and fruitful, inspiring Sophie’s brilliant new sitcom idea.
For parents
Diverse Children’s Books About Strong Girls
The last time I went to the bookstore with my youngest niece, I noticed that all the books she pulled off the shelves featured female characters.

Crime & Law
Meet the Outreach Workers Striving to Improve Safety Across Chicago
Peacekeepers across the city play an important role in interrupting and preventing violent crime in neighborhoods. These leaders are strategizing and organizing in their communities every day to improve safety and make a difference.

History
An Interview with the Team Behind Great Migrations from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Great Migrations: A People on the Move, a new four-part series hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., tells the story of African American movement over the 20th and 21st centuries.

Recap and Stream
All Creatures Great and Small is Back
All Creatures Great and Small is back with a fifth season for you to enjoy now.

Politics
Illinois Legislative, Labor Leaders Speak Out Against Trump Budget Cuts
More than a dozen Illinois congressional legislators and labor leaders met in Chicago, saying President Donald Trump’s widespread funding and staffing cuts will force “families to suffer so that billionaires and corporations can benefit.”

For kids
Play Hidden Heroes!
I wonder who the secret museum wants us to find! Maybe Johann Sebastian Bach, an amazing musician who worked hard and practiced. Look for his piano, one of the clues!