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.
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May 8, 2019 |
A native plant sale, nerdy comedy, a craft fair and a house walk usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Apr 11, 2019 |
We get up close and personal with some cold-blooded creatures ahead of the nation’s largest educational reptile show.
Apr 10, 2019 |
A Halal lifestyle fest, scaly creatures, roller derby matches and island music usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Feb 26, 2019 |
A recently discovered collection of old political buttons may tell us something about the voters of an earlier era.
Jan 2, 2019 |
Pet portraits, model trains, fermented tea and a murder mystery usher in the first weekend of 2019. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Nov 6, 2018 |
A newly discovered collection of old political buttons may tell us something about the voters of an earlier era.
Sep 27, 2018 |
Northeastern Illinois University has a new president, its first African-American woman. Gloria Gibson shares her plans for the Northwest Side campus.
Jun 22, 2018 |
Chicago has seen 6 inches of rain in June, well above the historical average of about 2.5 inches, according to data from the National Weather Service.
Apr 12, 2018 |
We meet some rare and remarkable critters that are part of this weekend’s annual Reptile Fest.
Apr 12, 2018 |
Scaly creatures, vintage vinyls and cheesy bites usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Feb 8, 2018 |
We speak with the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who broke the Watergate story for the Washington Post in the early 1970s.
Feb 7, 2018 |
Hot rods, cool jazz and sky-high views with four-legged friends usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Jan 17, 2018 |
An icy dip in the lake, a massive gathering in the Loop, personal stories and Mexican pastries usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.
Nov 22, 2017 |
As Puerto Ricans recover from extensive damage caused by Hurricane Maria, students from the island can now get a discount at one Chicago university.
Sep 14, 2017 |
Honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of physicist Marie Curie and its own 150th anniversary, Northeastern Illinois University this month hosts a conference celebrating women’s contributions to science. Find out what’s on tap.
