Stories by Maya Miller
10 Things to Do This Weekend: May 11-14
| Maya Miller
Celebrate Mother’s Day with spring blooms, handmade designs, food trucks and more. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Democrats Call for Special Prosecutor After FBI’s Comey Fired
| Paul Caine
A retired former FBI supervisor and two former assistant U.S. attorneys share their reactions to the ouster of FBI Director James Comey.
Hop Dreams: Lagunitas Looks to Global Future for Craft Beer
| Erica Gunderson
Brew news with Lagunitas Brewing Company founder Tony Magee.
Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Expand Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
| Amanda Vinicky
In passing House Bill 40, Illinois senators tossed a political hot potato into Gov. Bruce Rauner’s lap ahead of the 2018 gubernatorial campaign.
‘True History’ of H.H. Holmes Examines Life, Career of Serial Killer
| Alexandra Silets
Adam Selzer, author of the new book “H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil,” joins us to discuss the latest chapter in a story that's already more than a century old.
Ask Geoffrey: A ‘Pipe Dream’ of the 1893 World’s Fair
| Erica Gunderson
Geoffrey Baer explores an eccentric architect’s wacky proposal for the World’s Fair.
Former Fashion Photographer Finds Beauty in Nature
| Jay Shefsky
After 20 years in the fashion industry, Owen Deutsch wasn’t planning on getting back into photography. But then he discovered a new subject: birds.
Chicago Bolsters Graffiti Removal Fleet, Kicks Off Cleaning Sweeps
| Alex Ruppenthal
The city’s neighborhood cleaning program kicked off this year with additional graffiti-removal crews and new chemical-blasting trucks.
State’s Office of Tourism Reports ‘Robust Growth’ in 2016
| Maya Miller
Illinois’ fiscal woes do not appear to be discouraging out-of-towners from visiting, according to figures released by the state’s Office of Tourism.
Report: Budget Impasse a ‘Stunning Failure of Leadership’
| Amanda Vinicky
The political inertia that’s left Illinois without a budget can’t continue, according to a report released Tuesday by the non-partisan Civic Federation.
North Branch Redevelopment Plan Reflects Change in Economy
| Nicole Cardos
Plans for new office buildings, apartment complexes and hotels along the North Branch of the Chicago River are underway.
Graphic Artist Returns to Chicago to Inspire Next Generation
| Marc Vitali
Craig Rex Perry grew up in Englewood and has studied and worked around the world. We catch up with him in Kenwood during a master class on cartooning – and careers.
Great Lakes Summit to Tackle ‘Environmental Racism’
| Evan Garcia
Issues impacting the Great Lakes and communities surrounding the massive freshwater system will be at the center of a two-day conference in Chicago starting Wednesday.
The Changing Face of Television
| Nick Blumberg
New ways of producing, distributing and consuming TV shows means consumers no longer have to rush home to catch a scheduled broadcast.
Illinois Sues Chicago Metal Company Over Leaked Chemicals
| Alex Ruppenthal
A company on the West Side of Chicago has been cited for improperly storing chemicals and threatening public health, according to a suit filed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
Agassiz Elementary LSC Votes to Keep School Name
Stakeholders had raised concerns over school’s “racist” namesake
| Matt Masterson
A Lakeview elementary school will keep its name despite a push from community members who wanted to shift away from racist undertones surrounding the school’s namesake.
Cool, Wet Weather Ideal for Spring Planting
| Kristen Thometz
It may not seem like gardening weather, but The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan says now’s the ideal time to plant lettuces, radishes and peas which thrive in cooler temperatures.
Chicago Struggling to Fill Gaps Left By Psychiatrist Shortage
| Maya Miller
A nationwide shortage of psychiatrists is being felt in Chicago, from the Department of Public Health to area medical centers and health providers.
Looking for a New Hobby? Just Axe
| Erica Gunderson
A Portage Park range takes a whack at bringing axe-throwing to Chicago.
Budget Deal is ‘Top Priority,’ Says Madigan, But is Bargain in Sight?
| Amanda Vinicky
Lawmakers are in the final weeks before the legislative session ends – is there a “grand bargain” in sight?
Cook County Warns About Obamacare Repeal
| Paris Schutz
How will Cook County survive cuts in Medicaid if the new health care bill becomes law?
Former Gov. Quinn Portrait Includes 44 ‘Found’ Items
| Brandis Friedman
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday left his mark on the Illinois State Capitol – with the unveiling of his official portrait.
Flight Overbooked? Use Game Theory to Get the Biggest Payout
| Evan Garcia
Using math to get the most bang for your buck on an overbooked flight.
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