The head of the Army Corps of Engineers has sent Congress a $778 million plan to fortify an Illinois waterway with noisemakers, electric cables and other devices in the hope that they will prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.
The Week in Review: Mayor Lightfoot Hits the Ground Running
A changing of the guard as Lori Lightfoot succeeds Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago. Some big-ticket items remain on the legislative docket in Springfield. And in sports, the White Sox pull off some impressive and rare moves.
Cook County to Address Perinatal Health Disparities with $4.8M Grant
May 24, 2019 |
The infant mortality rate among African Americans in Cook County is twice the county average. Health officials seek to close that gap with the help of a new five-year grant.
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ a Cautionary Tale for Those Who Would Play God
May 24, 2019 |
The 200th anniversary of “Frankenstein” was celebrated by a slew of Chicago theaters last year. Lookingglass’ new production has arrived a bit late in the game, but with its raw beauty and feverish emotion, it turns out to be well worth the wait.
Bill Would Require Presence of Parent or Guardian for In-School Interrogations
May 24, 2019 |
A suburban tragedy inspired new legislation that could aid students who face questioning by police inside their school.
2019 Chicago Summer Festival Guide
May 24, 2019 |
Coming up this weekend: Mole de Mayo, Gaelic Park Irish Fest, House Music Fest, Memorial Day Parade, Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest and more.
List: Free Summer Concerts in Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion
May 24, 2019 |
The annual Grant Park Music Festival kicks off next month. The free concert series is just one way to see music under the stars in Pritzker Pavilion. See the full summer 2019 concert lineup.
10 Things About Chicago Beaches You Might Not Know
May 24, 2019 |
Chicago’s beaches – all 26 of them – are now open for the 2019 season. Here are 10 things you may not know about the city’s sandy side.
Trade Impasse: Trump Pledges $16B to Farmers; Markets Slump
May 24, 2019 |
President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, and financial markets shook Thursday on the growing realization that the U.S. and China are far from settling a bitter, yearlong trade dispute.
Virtual Reality Helps Police in Dealing with Autistic People
May 24, 2019 |
Axon, the company known best for developing the Taser, announced a partnership this week with Chicago police to train officers how to interact with people with autism by using virtual reality headsets.
Get Fit at Free Outdoor Workouts in Chicago This Summer
May 24, 2019 |
Ditch the gym and take your fitness routine outside this summer with free classes at Millennium Park, Navy Pier and Gallagher Way. With morning and evening classes, there are plenty of opportunities to get in shape.
In Knockout Musical ‘Six,’ King Henry VIII’s Wives Have Their #MeToo Moment
May 23, 2019 |
Forget about spending your last dime for tickets to The Rolling Stones’ concerts at Soldier Field next month. Instead, check out the fire-breathing female royalty of this sensational musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
SAT ‘Adversity Score’ Draws Praise and Criticism
May 23, 2019 |
SAT scores may soon come with an “adversity score” to measure the challenges a student faces in just trying to get to college. We weigh the pros and cons.
If Pot is Legalized in Illinois, What Happens to Medical Marijuana?
May 23, 2019 |
The effort to legalize recreational marijuana is still alive in Illinois, but negotiations are ongoing. Where does that leave the state’s blossoming medical marijuana pilot program?
DCFS Acting Director on Plans for Reform of Troubled Agency
May 23, 2019 |
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has faced troubles for years. Acting Director Marc Smith talks about issues facing the state’s child welfare agency.
Lightfoot Outlines Memorial Day Weekend Safety Plan
May 23, 2019 |
We trail Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she outlines her safety plan for the holiday weekend and addresses the controversy over her security detail.
102-Year-Old Pianist Honored at Palmer House Empire Room
May 23, 2019 |
Dorothy Olson Pauletti was a working pianist in Chicago for more than 75 years. On Thursday, the 102-year-old was honored for her achievements and performed for guests at her favorite room in which to play.
