With winter right around the corner, home gardeners should harvest whatever fruit and vegetables that remain in their garden as soon as possible. Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan shares tips to get your garden ready for the cold season.
Stories by Paul Caine
Chicago Zoological Society Honors Wildlife Conservation Leaders
Colleen and Keith Begg founded an organization that helps maintain the wildlife in the Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique, one of the last remaining strongholds for lions in Africa.
Scientists Reconstruct Face of Human Ancestor Using Fossilized Bone
How did researchers reconstruct the face of an ancient human ancestor using a fossilized bone? This story and more from the world of science with Neil Shubin.
Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Draws Fire From All Sides
President Donald Trump’s decision to immediately withdraw all U.S. troops from northern Syria has prompted criticism from politicians, military leaders and others.
Local Scientists Help Create First Long-Range Tornado Forecasts
Earlier this year, for the first time ever a small team of scientists was able to forecast a severe tornado outbreak almost one month in advance. We speak with Victor Gensini, a key member of that team.
State Sen. Toi Hutchinson Takes on New Role as Illinois’ ‘Cannabis Czar’
She was a driving force behind Illinois’ new marijuana law. Meet the state’s new cannabis regulation oversight officer.
Oriental Institute Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Makeover for Centennial
On the South Side of Chicago is a relatively small but academically renowned museum whose founder James Henry Breasted helped rewrite the history of human civilization. We go for a look.
Elon Musk Unveils Prototype for Mars Rocket
The SpaceX founder aims to create a fleet of reusable rockets that will make space travel dramatically cheaper and more accessible. But can he turn what has long been science fiction into science fact?
Allies Watch Closely as Trump Impeachment Probe Intensifies
The public has new insight on how President Trump interacts with world leaders behind closed doors. But do his actions amount to an impeachable offense? And how do allies and adversaries overseas view his dealings with Ukraine?
Democrats, Republicans React to Launch of Impeachment Inquiry
How is a formal impeachment inquiry likely to play to voters? We ask Tom Bowen of New Chicago Consulting and Jennifer Nevins, a self-described pro-Trump conservative activist.
Banned Books: Librarians Push Back Against Censorship
It’s Banned Books Week, an annual event organized by the Chicago-based American Library Association to highlight the threat of censorship. Find out which books were challenged most in 2018.
Former Clinton Aide Blumenthal Tackles Lincoln’s Life in 5 Volumes
Sidney Blumenthal, the Chicago native who formerly served as the senior adviser to President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, discusses his political history of Abraham Lincoln, “All the Powers of Earth.”
FCC Proposes New 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK. But the FCC wants to make that number a whole lot easier to remember – and dial.
Congestion Charge a Tough Sell for ‘Overtaxed’ Chicagoans
Talk of a possible city congestion tax is heating up. On Monday, the CEO of Uber said he supported the idea to help ease Chicago traffic and raise revenue. But how would it work, and could it drive away business?
Rare, Super-Deep Diamonds Reveal Secrets of Early Earth
Scientists in Spain have been analyzing so-called super-deep diamonds as a means to learn more about the formation of the Earth itself. Rabiah Mayas tells us more about that and other stories making science headlines.
Northwestern Engineering Team Pioneers New Medical Technologies
The future of medical monitoring is taking shape in a laboratory just north of Chicago. We learn about a new generation of flexible electronics.
Make Salsa and Pico de Gallo with Fresh, Homegrown Ingredients
Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan and chef Nicole Putzel show us what’s possible (and delicious) for local gardeners – even if you don’t have much space.
Illinois Tech Becomes 1st University in Midwest to Offer Degree in Artificial Intelligence
This fall, students at the Illinois Institute of Technology will be among the first in the country to have the option of pursuing an undergraduate degree in AI. Aron Culotta, director of the new program, tells us more.
Aldermen React to Mayor’s ‘Hard Choices’ in ‘State of the City’ Speech
City Council members are still digesting Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “State of the City” address, in which she revealed an $838 million budget shortfall. We get reaction from Alds. Raymond Lopez and Nicholas Sposato.
Trump’s Dream of Space Force Moves One Step Closer to Reality
As society becomes increasingly dependent on space-based systems, there’s a growing need for protection from potential adversaries. But is the U.S. Space Command – and eventually a Space Force – the answer?
Activist Calls for Racial Equity as Transportation Revolution Looms
Chicago and the world is on the brink of a transportation revolution – and activists for racial equity want to ensure the benefits of that revolution reach communities of color.
Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to Get $815 Million Upgrade
Since 1995, researchers in Chicago and from around the world have used Argonne National Laboratory’s Advanced Photon Source to create super bright X-rays to probe everything from dinosaur bones to atomic particles. But the APS has an even brighter future.
Consultant’s Report Questions Economics of Chicago Casino Plan
After a Las Vegas consultant says proposed sites for a Chicago casino aren’t financially viable, will state lawmakers change their bets?
New Asian Carp Study Reaffirms Need to Protect Great Lakes
Asian carp will certainly survive and most likely thrive if they are able to make their way into Lake Michigan, according to a study released Monday by the University of Michigan.
USDA Disaster Declaration Promises Relief for Illinois Farmers
A trade war with China. Springtime floods. And now weeks without rain have combined to create a perfect storm battering Illinois farmers. Will a disaster declaration be enough to save them?
