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Federal Judge Orders ICE to Take Down ‘Illegal’ Fence at Broadview Facility

Crime & Law

Federal Judge Orders ICE to Take Down ‘Illegal’ Fence at Broadview Facility

A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration officials to remove an 8-foot… Read More

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

Politics

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

A federal judge is set to decide Thursday whether to block President Donald… Read More

Pizza

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Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television: Milk Street Pizza Party

It's pizza night at Milk Street! Christopher Kimball solves the problem of tough dough with his recipe for Easy-Stretch Yogurt Pizza Dough. We figure out how to get a crisp-bottomed pizza using only a sheet pan with a recipe for Arrabbiata Slab Pizza. Plus, we share a French spin on pizza, Tarte Flambee, and show you how to turn your home kitchen into a pizzeria.

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“Someone is Deliberately Killing Your Hometown Paper”

New documentary examines the decline of local newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune.

food

Navigating a Confusing Food Landscape

Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard sets out to answer questions like those and help the average person in the business of feeding themselves day in and day out. 

Food

Pequod’s Is a Favorite for Chicago-Style Pizza

Pequod’s Pizza has been named the best pizza in America on Yelp and appeared on The Bear.

For Parents

Explore Nature With These Fun Fall Activities

Enjoy outdoor fun with these tech-free ways to make family memories this fall.  

 

Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich answers a journalist's question during an interview with the Associated Press, in Rome, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo / Gregorio Borgia)

Politics

Pope Meets With Chicago Union Leaders, Urges Migrant Welcome as Crackdown Underway in Hometown

“While recognizing that appropriate policies are necessary to keep communities safe, I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable,” Pope Leo XIV said.

Vivian Howard stands next to a woman in a grocery store aisle and points at a shelf

Food

Vivian Howard Makes a Cooking Show for the Everyday Person Navigating a Confusing Food Landscape

Is fat bad for you? Is whole wheat pasta better? Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard sets out to answer questions like those and help the average person in the business of feeding themselves day in and day out. 

A black and white collage of former Illinois governors. From left: Otto Kerner, Daniel Walker, George Ryan, and Rod Blagojevich

Chicago Stories

The Four Illinois Governors Who Spent Time in Prison

Headline-making political corruption has spanned decades in Illinois, and with it has come the downfall of several political leaders – including four governors who served time in prison.

A close-up of wart-like growths on hackberry leaves

Science & Nature

Has Your Tree Sprouted Warts? The Cause Is Absolutely Gall-ing

Ever seen a tree that looks like its leaves have sprouted warts or are suffering from a really bad rash? Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of plant oddities known as galls.

Child creating leaf art.

For parents

Celebrating Fall

Welcome, fall! The autumn season gives us a great excuse to help our children re-explore their neighborhoods using all their senses. On a family walk, talk about different smells in the air or how the temperature feels cooler than it did in the summer. Encourage young children to explore the colors and shapes of leaves. Pick up some leaves, sticks, rocks, and other nature finds along the way — you can use them for multiple art projects! 
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