Celebrations of pride, feats of athleticism, art fairs and global fare usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
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10 Things to Do This Weekend: June 7-10
Kristen Thometz
Finger-licking festivals, dance music and a bounty of books usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Illinois Ranked No. 2 in Road Safety, Says WalletHub
Kristen Thometz
When it comes to road safety, Illinois is one of the top states in the country, according to a report from personal finance website WalletHub. But the state got poor marks in other safety categories.
Study Links Breast Cancer Rates with Neighborhood Factors
Kristen Thometz
Many studies on breast cancer have shown racial disparities in diagnosis and survival rates. New research suggests characteristics of a woman’s neighborhood could be contributing to those disparities.
UChicago Trauma Center Treats 274 in First Month
Kristen Thometz
UChicago Medicine began offering level-one adult trauma care on May 1—something it hadn’t offered since 1988.
Tobacco 21 Bill Heads to Rauner’s Desk
Kristen Thometz
Illinois will become the sixth state in the country to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21, if legislation is signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Valerie Jarrett: Roseanne Barr’s Tweet Should be a ‘Teaching Moment’
Kristen Thometz
In response to Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet, the former senior advisor to President Barack Obama said, “We need to turn it into a teaching moment.”
10 Things to Do This Weekend: May 31-June 3
Kristen Thometz
Global fare, gospel choirs, craft beer and outdoor art fairs usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.
FDA Approves Non-Opioid Drug for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Kristen Thometz
Opioid withdrawal symptoms have typically been treated with another narcotic, but a newly approved drug offers what a local doctor calls a “clean break” for patients.
Free Summer Workouts in Millennium Park Return June 2-Sept. 1
Kristen Thometz
Get fit this summer with free outdoor yoga, Pilates, cardio, strength and Zumba classes on the Great Lawn at Millennium Park.
130-Million-Year-Old Fossil Provides New Insight on Pangea Division
Kristen Thometz
The discovery of a fossilized skull in Utah suggests the divide of the ancient supercontinent, Pangea, occurred 15 million years later than previously believed, according to a new study.
130 Artists Unite to Complete Chicagoan’s Graphic Novel
Kristen Thometz
Chicago comic artist Ed Siemienkowicz died before he could complete his 246-page graphic novel. More than 130 artists donated their time and skills to bring his story to life.
Chicago Population Drops for 3rd Straight Year
Kristen Thometz
Of the five most populous cities in the country, only the Windy City saw a population drop in 2017, according to U.S. census data. But the city still has an edge over Houston.
12 Things to Do This Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-28
Kristen Thometz
Summer festivals, cycling on Lake Shore Drive, global fare and Chicago Dogs baseball usher in the weekend. Here are a dozen things to do in and around Chicago this long holiday weekend.
Memorial Day Recipes from the Chefs of ‘Dishalicious’
Kristen Thometz
Memorial Day is synonymous with grilling. In anticipation of the long weekend of cooking out with friends and family, Chicago Tonight asked local chefs for their favorite Memorial Day recipes. Dig in!
Millennium Park Film Series Returns Tuesdays, June 5-Aug. 21
Kristen Thometz
Highlights of this year’s free outdoor movie series include Oscar nominees “Get Out” and “Coco,” plus the iconic 2000 music movie “High Fidelity.” Check out the full 2018 schedule.
30 Chicago Statues to Keep Talking Through 2020
Kristen Thometz
The public art exhibit Statue Stories Chicago was slated to end this August. But Abe Lincoln, Leif Erikson and Cloud Gate won’t fall silent anytime soon.
Wearable Device Seeks to Objectively Measure Parkinson’s Symptoms
Kristen Thometz
Treating the progressive degenerative disease can be difficult. Researchers are hoping a wearable device can provide clinicians with more objective data to inform their treatment decisions.
State Bill on Dense Breast Notifications Advances
Kristen Thometz
A bill that would require mammogram providers to notify women whose test results show they have dense breast tissue, a risk factor for breast cancer, unanimously passed the Illinois House and Senate.
Polish President to Visit Chicago on Friday
Kristen Thometz
Polish President Andrzej Duda is scheduled to have meetings with Gov. Bruce Rauner and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during his two-day visit to Illinois.
Study: Researchers Devise Approach to Stop Cancer from Spreading
Kristen Thometz
A newly identified compound that acts like a “dirty time bomb” against metastasizing cells “could potentially result in a better outcome” for some patients, said Dr. Sui Huang of Northwestern University.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: May 17-20
Kristen Thometz
Wine, chocolate-covered treats, food trucks, nerdy comedians and cultural performances usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
State Agency Finds Trace Amounts of Radioactive Materials in Pendants
Kristen Thometz
The negative ion technology featured in some pendants doesn’t pose an immediate health concern, but continuous use over time may result in a slightly elevated skin exposure to radiation, says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
City Seeks to Reduce Prescription Costs for Residents
Kristen Thometz
“The cost of medicine should never, ever prevent anyone from getting the treatment they need,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a statement.
Is the Opioid Epidemic Leaving Chronic Pain Patients Out in the Cold?
Kristen Thometz
As the U.S. grapples with opioid addiction, chronic pain patients say the medications they rely on are being reduced and they’re being treated like “junkies.” “We’re not drug addicts,” says a patient with excruciating neuropathic pain.