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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

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

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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!

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.”

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.

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.
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.

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.