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One of the speakers at the Downers Grove school board meeting that discussed the book "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. (Credit: Community High School District 99)
Nov 17, 2021 | CNN

The increasingly heated debate over the presence of certain books in school libraries was aired at a Downers Grove school board meeting this week.

(Photo courtesy of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum)
Oct 23, 2019 | Kristen Thometz

Scaly creatures, a Dia de Los Muertos celebration, graveyard performances and a beer-centric conference usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

A monarch butterfly (Pixnio)
Jun 11, 2019 | Alex Ruppenthal

It’s a colorful sign of summer: brightly colored butterflies floating on the wind. From nature museums to forest preserves to beachfront parks, Chicago has plenty of spots to see these beautiful insects. Here are 10 of the best. 

Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest (Credit: Nick Ulivieri Photography).
Dec 19, 2018 | Kristen Thometz

Trains, tubas, TV parodies and a winter wonderland usher in the long holiday weekend. Here are a dozen things to do in and around Chicago.

More than 100 designers showcase their work when the Renegade Craft Fair pops up in Pilsen. (Courtesy of Renegade Craft Fair)
May 11, 2017 | Maya Miller

Celebrate Mother’s Day with spring blooms, handmade designs, food trucks and more. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.