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Crime & Law
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Man During Immigration Operation in Suburban Franklin Park
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man while… Read More
Donald Trump Says He’ll Send National Guard to Memphis but ‘Would Have Preferred Going to Chicago’
Since sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Trump has… Read More
tonight
Touring Chicago's Lakefront with Geoffrey Baer
Geoffrey Baer is back to traverse the length and breadth of Chicago's world-famous "front yard" to explore everything from beloved birds to submerged secrets along Chicago's lakefront.
Friday at 8:00 pm | Explore Website
Chicago Chef Picks
Daebak Korean Barbecue's Namhee Kim on Her Favorite Spots in Chicago
Namhee Kim not only provides Korean barbecue at locations of Daebak in Wicker Park and Chinatown; she also owns a K-pop gift shop.
Preview
All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 Trailer
A new season of All Creatures Great and Small grows ever nearer as we approach 2026, and now we have our first trailer.
food
Cheese Magic
Chicago area-raised Erika Kubick pairs baked Camembert with pesto and roasted grapes in a recipe from her new book Cheese Magic.
for parents
Bubbles in the Wind
Wind is moving air, and while air is invisible, we can observe its effects! Head outside together to go on a scavenger hunt to find evidence that the wind is blowing.
Crime & Law
ACLU of Illinois Says Supreme Court Ruling in LA Does Not Legalize Racial Profiling — But Does Make it Easier
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday leaves open the possibility that ICE agents can use ethnicity among other factors when making immigration sweeps.
Food
Avec Expands to the North Shore and The Publican Gets a Refresh as One Off Hospitality Contends with a Changing Restaurant Industry
One Off Hospitality is opening a third location of its Mediterranean hotspot avec in Highwood, while Rob Levitt takes over the kitchen and refreshes the menu at The Publican.
Touring Chicago's Lakefront
A Guided Tour of Chicago’s Lakefront Trail by Bike
Whether you’re a lifelong Chicagoan wanting to learn more about your city or a new arrival, we’ve picked out 11 notable locations worth learning more about.
Arts & Entertainment
From a Steppenwolf Premiere to a Tiffany Lamp Exhibition, Here Are 6 Arts Picks for the Week
Chicago arts are deeply rooted, part of the city’s DNA, and they aren’t as moveable as a football team. Here are this week’s cultural points of interest, taking you from the South Loop to the North Side to Arlington Heights.
For parents
Creating an Inclusive Home and School Community
At the start of the new school year, Ms. Maria placed pictures of community helpers all around her classroom, taking care that they represented many different races and genders.
