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Rising Gas Bills Could Exacerbate Hardships for Chicagoans This Winter, Consumer Advocates Warn
A review of the gas market in northern Illinois released by the consumer… Read More
Crime & Law
Man Charged in Blue Line Arson Attack Also Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault on CTA in March
Lawrence Reed, 50, is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two counts of… Read More
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated: Plum and Pear Desserts
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make the ultimate Plum-Ginger Pie with Whole-Wheat Lattice-Top Crust. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for small stand mixers. Finally, test cook Elle Simone makes the perfect Pear Crisp.
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Chicago Works
Firefighting is in the Family for this CFD Battalion Chief
When James Spalla was a little kid growing up in Bridgeport, he looked forward to seeing his Uncle Jack and Uncle Jerry at family parties.
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Christmas Cookies Around the World
It's time to find those recipes handed down through generations, often on faded, handwritten notecards.
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Faking Fire on the Set of Chicago Fire
How does the crew of NBC’s "Chicago Fire" set the scenery on fire every week without burning down the studio?
For parents
Make a Super Snowflake Headband
Making a super snowflake headband is a great way to celebrate the magic of winter and all the fun it brings!
Politics
Senate Rejects Extension of Health Care Subsidies as Costs Set to Rise for Millions of Americans
Senators rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts — an unceremonious end to a monthslong effort by Democrats to prevent the COVID-19-era subsidies from expiring on Jan. 1.
Food
The Kringle: A Wisconsin Specialty by Way of Denmark, with Help from Vienna and Medieval Monks
The buttery oval kringle, filled with fruit, nuts, and sometimes cheese, is an icon of Racine, Wisconsin, whose bakeries even supply national grocery stores with the pastries at the holidays.
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The Quiet Artistry of the Music Box Theatre's Projectionists
At Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre, two skilled projectionists keep old-school movie magic alive in a quiet booth above the theater.
Arts & Entertainment
2025 Chicago Holiday Events Guide
From light shows to plays, sing-alongs and festive pop-ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. We’ve rounded up some of the season’s highlights in Chicago and the suburbs.
For parents
Make Your Own Colorful Papel Picado
In “Rosie’s Rules,” when Rosie Fuentes and her family get together for a party, you might notice bright, colorful banners hanging around their home. These banners are made with papel picado, a traditional Mexican folk art, and used for weddings, birthdays, holidays, and parties of all kinds.
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