A man who lost his wife, mother-in-law and three young children in the crash of a 737 Max in Ethiopia says Boeing should scrap the plane and top executives should resign and face criminal charges.
Florida Expert Captures Elusive Alligator at Humboldt Park Lagoon
Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says the Humboldt Park gator was caught humanely early Tuesday and is in good health.
Coyotes’ Cries Herald a Ferocious New Steppenwolf Take on ‘True West’
Jul 15, 2019 |
Steppenwolf’s fabled 1982 production of Sam Shepard’s darkly comic tale is a foundational part of Chicago theater history. And now, two of the company’s “next generation” of actors are bringing their own high-octane intensity to the play.
ICE Raids Rattle Chicago’s Immigrant Communities
Jul 15, 2019 |
Immigration raids in Chicago and around the nation stoked fear, but there were very few reports of mass detentions and deportations. We discuss the ICE deportation operations with Ruth Lopez-McCarthy and Randy Ramey.
House Hunting: Design Competition Selects Bungalow for the 21st Century
Jul 15, 2019 |
Bungalows have served Chicago families for a hundred years. Could this new design by Greg Tamborino be the bungalow of the future? Blair Kamin weighs in.
At Museum of Science and Industry, a Brave New World of Wearable Tech
Jul 15, 2019 |
The exhibition “Wired to Wear” aims to lift the veil on clothing and accessories that can boost your health and wellness – or just express your creativity.
Chicago Corruption Walking Tour Begins Final Season
Jul 15, 2019 |
A Chicago walking tour enters its final season of investigating the city’s corrupt past – and present. Local journalist Paul Dailing, who started the tour in 2016, join us in discussion.
From Oil and Gas to CBD, Northbrook-Based UL Combats Explosion Hazards
Jul 15, 2019 |
A facility at safety certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is working to keep potentially explosive environments safe. But you might be surprised how prevalent those environments can be – and the common things that might trigger a safety hazard.
Here’s a Fact: We Went to the Moon in 1969
Jul 15, 2019 |
Fifty years after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, some people insist it never happened and was all a big hoax by the U.S. government. Here’s a look at some of the most common claims and how they're explained away.
Florida Expert Flies to Chicago to Help Catch Alligator
Half of Humboldt Park closes as search enters second week
Sections of Humboldt Park are closed Monday while the search continues for the elusive gator, which is at least 4 feet long.
Judges to Decide on Bond Hearings for R. Kelly Indictments
Jul 15, 2019 |
A federal court hearing for R&B singer R. Kelly has been pushed back a day and will instead be held Tuesday when the singer was expected to be arraigned.
Stay Hydrated, Cool to Prevent Heat Exhaustion, Says Health Official
Jul 15, 2019 |
Rising temperatures and humidity in Chicago this week could make it feel as hot as 105 degrees outside. If proper precautions aren’t taken, you could experience heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
A Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
Jul 15, 2019 |
People with high genetic risk and poor health habits were about three times more likely to develop dementia versus those with low genetic risk and good habits, researchers reported Sunday.
Churches Jump Into Action With Threat of Immigration Sweeps
Jul 15, 2019 |
As a nationwide immigration crackdown loomed, religious leaders across the country used their pulpits Sunday to quell concerns in immigrant communities.
2019 Chicago Summer Festival Guide
Jul 15, 2019 |
Up next: Pitchfork Music Fest, Taste of River North, Ben Fest, Tacos y Tamales, Silver Room Block Party, Taste of WVON, Craft Beer Fest, Sheffield Garden Walk, Chinatown Summer Fair and more.
The Week in Review: Chicago Braces for ICE Raids
Jul 12, 2019 |
Chicago prepares for stepped-up deportation raids. R. Kelly is nabbed by federal agents. Mayor Lori Lightfoot halts water meter installations over lead concerns. And an alligator evades capture at Humboldt Park Lagoon.
Fiercely Immersive ‘Recommendation’ Explores Privilege, Justice and Moral Relativism
Jul 12, 2019 |
With its volcanic staging of Jonathan Caren’s intensely physical play, Windy City Playhouse has carved out a unique niche for itself in Chicago with a style dubbed “immersive theater.”
