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Pritzker to Trump: Don’t Force Illinois Farmers to ‘Pick Up the Tab’ for Iran War
“Your war and your tariffs are squeezing Illinois farmers with higher costs… Read More
Sports
Chicago State University Gears Up for First-Ever Football Game
For Chicago State University, the first game will be about more than football.… Read More
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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2026
Each summer, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic is joined by a guest soloist to perform an enchanting open-air concert under the direction of a guest conductor from the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Friday at 8:00 pm
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What to Watch in September
A local documentary about new dance at the Joffrey Ballet; John Leguizamo visits Chicago; new dramas, mysteries, and NOVA; and more.
food
Logan Square Is Getting a Midwestern-Meets-French Bistro
Chef Christian Hunter came to Chicago to open Atelier and garnered it a Michelin star. Now he's opening a more casual restaurant that aims to bridge high and low.
food
Chicago's Willy Wonka of Ice Cream
Dana Cree has created over 300 flavors of ice cream bar for her Pretty Cool Ice Cream, ranging from the nostalgic Dreamsicle to the wacky green bean casserole.
For parents
Ready, Set, School!
School is back in session! Explore different topics, such as coping with back-to-school anxieties and emotions, creating daily routines, and tackling common situations that arise with the start of school.
Politics
Who Is Running, or Thinking About Running, to Become Chicago’s Next Mayor
Chicago’s next mayoral election is less than a year away and the list of candidates — and those considering a run — is growing ever larger. Here’s who is in so far.
Food
A New Humboldt Park Restaurant Aims to Push the Boundaries of Chicago's Thai Food Scene
"Chicago deserved a place where Thai cuisine could be celebrated in a different way, where it wasn't just limited to cheap take-out or cheap eats," says Chanita Chayaluk.
Drama
A First Look at Season 7 of All Creatures Great and Small
Take a look at some photos from the upcoming seventh season of All Creatures Great and Small, which will premiere in January.
Business
Proposed Express Train Would Take People From Downtown to O’Hare Airport in 15 Minutes
The proposed express train would run from downtown Chicago to Terminal 2 at O’Hare International Airport in just 15 minutes.
For parents
Managing Back-to-School Feelings With Arthur
Have you heard the big news at Lakewood Elementary School? Arthur is moving up to fourth grade and his little sister, D.W., is starting kindergarten! Your child can likely relate to the feelings of excitement and anxiety as they anticipate and manage the ups and downs of new experiences.
