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Chicago Police Misconduct Agency Chief Resigns Under Fire; 2 Other City Department Heads Exit

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Chicago Police Misconduct Agency Chief Resigns Under Fire; 2 Other City Department Heads Exit

Civilian Office of Police Accountability Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten… Read More

CTU Sounds Alarm for Chicago Students as Donald Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Set to be Confirmed

Education

CTU Sounds Alarm for Chicago Students as Donald Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Set to be Confirmed

CTU vice president Jackson Potter said the union is “very concerned” about… Read More

Emily Graslie

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Prehistoric Road Trip: Welcome to Fossil Country

Pack up your rock jammer, jump in the car, and get ready to explore 2.5 billion years of Earth’s geological history on this immersive expedition. Emily Graslie, host of the Brain Scoop and former Chief Curiosity Correspondent at the Field Museum in Chicago, leads a journey through five states. It’s a story told through the abundance of diverse fossils that can be found all over – if you know where to look.

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The People of Freddy's Pizza

Giuseppe and Ann Marie Quercia met while Ann Marie was picking up pizzas from Freddy's and Giuseppe was working.

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FIRSTHAND: Peacekeepers

Through firsthand accounts, we witness the struggles and triumphs of peacekeepers in Chicago.

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Valentine’s Day

How did this day become an annual rite of romance? Trust us — it was not always so genteel.

 

For parents

Valentine's Day Crafts and Activities

For Valentine's Day, the Fuentes family is making thoughtful Valentine's Day presents for each other! 

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Education

Trump Says He Wants the Department of Education Closed ‘Immediately.’ What That Could Mean for Illinois

Asked by reporters how soon he would like the department closed, President Donald Trump responded: “Oh, I’d like it to be closed immediately. The Department of Education is a big con-job.”

Dr. Henry Louis Gates sits at a table with a woman holding up a Chicago Defender newspaper

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. 

Mahalia Jackson. Photo: Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo

Chicago Stories

Chicago and the Birth of Gospel

Thomas Dorsey came to Chicago during the Great Migration and merged the blues with religious themes to create gospel music, which has been epitomized by performers like Mahalia Jackson.
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Business

Acting CTA President Pledges Outreach, Engagement as Agency Works to Tackle Budget Gap and Draw Back Passengers

The Chicago Transit Authority’s new acting president said her focus is on “stability as well as opportunity” as the transit agency faces a massive fiscal cliff and works to improve its relationship with riders.

Kids displaying their Heart Apple Chips.

For parents

Heart Apple Chips

Healthy snacks are an important part of a balanced diet. Think about all of the ways that you can use apples to make a healthy snack. You can slice them, dip them, bake them, mash them into applesauce and even make them into apple chips. Try this fun and healthy apple recipe that is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day.
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