SORT

FILTER


 

Illinois Unemployment System Down, Payments Delayed

The outage means people cannot file for unemployment and 29,000 of the 86,000 claimants who are already certified will see their payments delayed.

Sinai Health Opens $6.5M Unit to Address Mental Health Emergencies

The new crisis stabilization unit at Holy Cross Hospital will serve as an alternative to emergency rooms which are often crowded and ill-equipped to handle psychiatric emergencies.

Chicago’s ‘Queen of Tape’ Makes Art with Duct Tape

When most people see a roll of duct tape, they probably see a drab, everyday object that’s occasionally useful for fixing stuff. Anna Dominguez is different.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: July 11-14

Outdoor eats, hidden gardens and a retro roller skating party usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

Chicago Police Investigators Confirm Alligator in Lagoon

Chicago police investigators have cracked the case: A 4- to 5-foot alligator is living in a lagoon at one of the city’s most popular parks.

Lead Concerns Halt Chicago Water Meter Installations

Chicago’s water meter installation program is on an indefinite hold after new data showed an increased level of lead in some metered homes.

Illinois Cancels Band from Fair Lineup Over Confederate Flag

Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag.

Mary Zimmerman Reimagines ‘The Music Man’ at Goodman Theatre

“The Music Man” marches into the Goodman Theatre. Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman gives us details on the big parade.

Bob Fosse’s ‘Riff Brothers’ Dance Partner Gives Old Routine New Life

As a teen, Charlie Grass was Bob Fosse’s dance partner. Now at age 91, he’s teaching their old routines to young Chicago dancers.

Shedd Kayak Trips Encourage Paddlers to Explore and Restore Chicago River

Restoring the Chicago River has been a project many decades in the making. One of many organizations taking part in that effort offers a water-level view of the work underway. We go for a look.

Climate Scientist Swaps NASA for School of the Art Institute

Meet Dr. Mika Tosca, a scientist who traded a job at NASA’s renowned Jet Propulsion Lab to teach climate science to art and design students in Chicago.

Pilsen Parishioners Fight to Save Historic St. Adalbert Church

On Sunday, the final mass at St. Adalbert church in Pilsen is set to take place, but supporters of the church vow to appeal the closure.

Christensen Breaks Down During Emotional Testimony from Yingying Zhang’s Family

As he looked down at a photo of his daughter, Ronggao Zhang could not contain himself. He turned away, inhaled sharply and began crying on the witness stand. Then the man convicted of killing Yingying Zhang did the same.

County Commission Hopes to Increase 2020 Census Participation

A look at what Cook County is doing to help ensure a full and accurate census count in 2020 – with our without a citizenship question.

Artists Hope Memorial to Burge Torture Survivors Spurs Empathy, Action

A memorial dedicated to those who were allegedly tortured by former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge is one step closer to reality, now that a final design has been selected.