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Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to ‘World’s Greatest Newspaper’?

Geoffrey Baer has some newspaper history hot off of yesteryear’s presses, and dives deep into the fishy story of storm drain covers.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 8-11

Hot rods, cool jazz and sky-high views with four-legged friends usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Apr 23, 2026

Critics Say Non-Disclosure Agreements Enable Abuse

Non-disclosure agreements enabled USA Gymnastics to cover up Larry Nassar’s crimes and Harvey Weinstein to silence his alleged victims. Should they be allowed—and are they enforceable?

Apr 23, 2026

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Visits Chicago on First Stop of US Tour

How Black Americans Shaped Abraham Lincoln’s Life

Could Climate Change Lead to a Global Water Crisis?

Historical, Personal Mesh to Stunning Effect in Paramount’s ‘Cabaret’

Vocal, Emotional Firepower in Lyric Opera’s 2018-19 Season

North Side German Club Lets the Good Times Roll

Taking the Property Plunge: A New Guide for First-Time Homebuyers

Joffrey’s Breathtaking ‘Modern Masters’ Explores Ballet’s Evolution

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Hedy Weiss Reviews ‘Blind Date,’ ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Skeleton Crew,’ More

“Ragtime,” Ronald Reagan and a rarely seen Stephen Sondheim show are currently featured on Chicago-area stages. Theater critic Hedy Weiss joins us with recommendations – and two exclusive reviews.

Apr 23, 2026

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on Politics, Then and Now

Rare, Valuable Work of Art Purchased at Chicago Thrift Store

Project Onward an Artistic Sanctuary and Magnet for Talent

Newly Rediscovered Historic House in Wilmette Faces Uncertain Future

Screened Out: How Tots and Tech Can Work Together

BBB Warns Online ‘Catfishing’ Scams on the Rise

Cautionary Tales of City Life by Chicago Painter Bill Walker

On the Ice With Bradie Tennell, Team USA Figure Skater

Business

Paramount Stock Pops After Apollo Bid for Film and TV Studio

Shares in Paramount Global soared on Wednesday after details of an acquisition proposal by the private equity firm Apollo became public. Paramount stock closed at $12.51 per share Wednesday, up nearly 12 percent for the day. The Wall Street Journal reported that Apollo made an $11 billion offer just for Paramounts film and television studio. That is higher than the...

Hollywood Office Tower ‘The Star’ On Sunset Unveils $1B Makeover Plan

A proposed $1 billion high-rise on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood called the Star is getting a major makeover. The real estate development firm handling the project has submitted revisions for the 22-story office tower that will now be punctuated by a spiraling design offering 360-degree views of downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood sign and the Pacific Ocean...

Apr 23, 2026

Nonfiction Producer CreativeChaos Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

CreativeChaos vmg, a producer of documentary films and series, has signed with CAA for representation. The company, founded by Ilan Arboleda and Tom Donahue in 2010, bills itself as a venture media group (hence the vmg in its name) and is behind films including HBOs Casting By and Bleed Out and Netflixs #MeToo doc This Changes Everything, among other titles....

Apr 23, 2026

Chicago Business

March Madness Is Booming for TV Networks In Need of a Jolt

NBCUniversal Media Group Promotes David Pietrycha to Chief Business Officer

Hollywood Pantages Ushers Reach Tentative Deal on First Labor Contract

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

BBC Studios Acquires Spanish Producer Brutal Media

Chicago Business

News Analysis: Regulating Financial Markets

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ESPN Inks Multibillion Six-Year Extension for Expanded College Football Playoff

In the biggest sports rights deal of 2024 so far, ESPN has snagged a six-year extension for the College Football Playoff, a critical deal (valued at a reported $7.8 billion) that will keep ESPN as the home of the playoffs through 2031-2032. The CFP will expand this year from four teams to 12 teams, with another expansion to 16 teams...

Apr 23, 2026

Paramount+ Sets Launch Details for Ad Tier in Canada, Australia, Premium Plan in France

Hermès Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Exclusivity of Birkin Bags

TKO to Pay $335M to Settle Legal Bout Against UFC Fighters Ahead of Trial

Bill Weinstein Joins Paradigm Talent Agency Following Verve Exit

Fresh Off MrBeast-Amazon Deal, Creator Economy Firm Spotter Bolsters Leadership (Exclusive)

Chicago Business

Condé Nast Plans More Layoffs, Files Charge Against Union as Staffers March to Executive Offices

Blumhouse Inks Deal With ‘Shark Tank’ Contestant American Immersion Theater

Crime & Law

NHL Defends Disciplinary Decisions in Blackhawks Scandal

Commissioner Gary Bettman on Monday defended the NHL’s decisions and discipline meted out following an investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks’ handling of sexual assault allegations in 2010.

Report Finds Antisemitism on the Rise in America

One in four American Jews say they’ve been targets of antisemitism in the past 12 months, according to a new report from the American Jewish Committee.

Apr 23, 2026

Judge Halts Dec. 31 Deadline for Chicago Police Officers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

A Cook County judge won’t throw out Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate entirely, but in a ruling Monday he has put a hold on a Dec. 31 deadline for members of the Chicago Police Department to get fully vaccinated.

Apr 23, 2026

Logan Correctional Center Performances Seek to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

Blackhawks GM Resigns, Team Fined After Sexual Assault Probe

‘Animalism’: Blackhawks Scandal Raises Culture Questions

Blackhawks Hold Settlement Talks with Former Player’s Lawyer

Starkly Different Portrayals of Rittenhouse in Kenosha Trial

Blackhawks Ask Hall of Fame to Cover Assistant’s Name on Cup

Pritzker Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis in Illinois

6 Killed, 20 Others Wounded in Shootings Over the Weekend in Chicago: Police

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Ex-Chicago Park District Supervisor Charged With Sexual Assault of Teen Employee

Mauricio Ramirez, 32, was ordered held on $500,000 bail Thursday after he was charged with criminal sexual assault to a victim between the ages of 13-17 and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim under 18.

Apr 23, 2026

Coroner Identifies 2 Killed at Chicago-Area Halloween Party

Jury Seated for Homicide Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse

Trial of Ald. Daley Thompson Rescheduled for Feb. 1 on Charges That He Failed to Pay Taxes, Lied to Feds

Judge Sets Final Ground Rules for Rittenhouse Trial Evidence

Amid Scandal, Quenneville Resigns as Florida Panthers Coach

Indonesia Deporting Chicago Woman Who Helped Kill Mother

Hundreds March to Demand Justice for Jelani Day

Public Safety App Usage Grows, But So Does Skepticism

Education

Biggest Cities In Ecuador

　　Ecuador is a South American country whose capital city is Quito. The country derives its name from the equator which passes through the country. Ecuador is divided into 24 administrative provinces within which some of Ecuador’s biggest cities are located. Most of the population of Ecuador is concentrated in the...

Biggest Cities In Burkina Faso

　　Burkina Faso is a country in the western part of Africa covering an area of 105,900 square miles. It has a population of approximately 17.3 million. Burkina Faso is a landlocked country and it is surrounded by six states; Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. Burkina Faso was...

Apr 23, 2026

Countries Where Women Are Least Likely To Be In The Labor Force

　　The participation of women in the workforce is a representation of many things: economic health, gender equality, and cultural values, to name a few. Cultural values originate in many ways, but a major contributing factor is religion. Religious beliefs often restrict the ability of women to work outside of the...

Apr 23, 2026

The Strasbourg Dancing Plague of 1518: When People Danced To Their Death

Kings Of Belgium Through History

Top Countries On The Open Border Index

Did The Austrian Army Defeat Itself In The 1788 Battle Of Karansebes?

Loropeni Ruins, Burkina Faso

The Oldest Newspapers Published In Europe

Did You Know That King George I of Great Britain Was German?

The Oldest Newspapers Published In South Asia

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Biggest Cities In France

　　Paris Paris has a current population of around 12,292,895 people, made up of native French, Algerians, Portuguese, Morrocans, Tunisians, and other ethnic groups and nationalities. Its ancient founders were a Celtic tribe called the Parisii. The River Siene played an important role in its development as a trading center since...

Apr 23, 2026

Rikers Island: The World's Largest Penal Colony

Religious Beliefs In Portugal

Biggest Cities In Thailand

The Us States Least Affected By Diabetes

Countries With The Best Female Pay Equality In The OECD

Have You Heard Of Whittier, Alaska, The City Under One Roof?

Who Are The Houthis Of Yemen?

Biggest Cities In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Health

Why should you avoid skincare products containing synthetic colors?

Spread the love Why should you avoid skincare products containing synthetic colors?Synthetic colors are artificial dyes that are commonly used in skincare products to enhance their appearance. However, these colors can have negative effects on your skin and overall health. Here are some reasons why you should avoid skincare products...

Why should you avoid storing cooked foods at room temperature for too long?

Spread the love Why should you avoid storing cooked foods at room temperature for too long?Storing cooked foods at room temperature for too long can pose serious health risks. It is important to understand the reasons behind this caution to ensure the safety of your food and prevent foodborne illnesses....

Apr 23, 2026

Why should you avoid skincare products containing mineral oil?

Spread the love Why should you avoid skincare products containing mineral oil?Mineral oil is a commonly used ingredient in many skincare products, but it is important to be aware of its potential drawbacks and consider avoiding products that contain it. Mineral oil is a colorless and odorless substance derived from...

Apr 23, 2026

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Why should you include low-intensity exercises in your cool-down routine?

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Why should you avoid skincare products containing phthalates?

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Apr 23, 2026

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Politics

Explainer: What’s Next for UK? Boris Johnson Quits, But Not Gone Yet

Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader after months of ethics scandals and a party revolt. But he remains Britain’s prime minister — for now — while a successor is chosen. With British politics in turmoil, here’s what will happen next.

Revised Proposal to Tighten Chicago’s Ethics Rules to Face Crucial Test Friday

The Ethics and Government Oversight Committee is set to meet at 3 p.m. Friday to consider a reworked version of the proposal authored by Ald. Michele Smith, the panel’s chair, and backed by the Chicago Board of Ethics. With the committee’s endorsement, a final vote could come on Wednesday.

Apr 23, 2026

The Fight for Reparations Has Stalled in Congress. Here’s What They Look Like in State and Local Governments

From cash payouts to issuing extensive reports and building a bureaucratic system to examine what reparations could look like, here is what some local and state governments have done so far.

Apr 23, 2026

Explainer: What’s Happened and What’s Next in Sri Lanka After President Flees

Spotlight Politics: VP Harris, Gov. Pritzker, Darren Bailey React to Highland Park Shooting

Former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison for Lying, Cheating on Taxes

Special Session Called After Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade Delayed

Progressive Groups Notched Victories in June Primaries. Now Their Focus Shifts to Chicago’s 2023 Elections

The Week in Review: Bailey Apologizes Again, Renewed Calls for Tougher Gun Laws

Hearing Set on Stalled Effort to Tighten Chicago’s Ethics Rules

Toni Preckwinkle Backs President Joe Biden’s Call for Assault Weapons Ban

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After Low Primary Turnout, Officials and Advocates Hope to Ramp Up Voter Interest in Future Elections

Depending on who you ask, the unusual timing of the elections, issues with voters’ access to the polls, and election judges resigning right before polls open all contributed to the low turnout among Chicago and suburban Cook County’s 3.1 million registered voters.

Apr 23, 2026

Ald. James Cappleman Announces He Won’t Seek 4th Term Representing Uptown on Chicago City Council

Illinois Officials Head to DC for Federal Gun Law Signing

$500 Payments Start to Flow in Chicago’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program: Lightfoot

Latino Voices Conversation: Future of Abortion Rights in Illinois and Across the Country

Spotlight Politics: Friends and Families Demand More Gun Restrictions in DC

Chicago Police: We Didn’t Advise WNBA to Close Outdoor Chance the Rapper Concert to Public

Jan. 6 Probe: Trump Sets Rally After ‘Unhinged’ WH Meeting

Showdown Set Over Effort to Roll Back $35 Tickets for Drivers Snapped 6 MPH Over the Limit

Science & Nature

Honk If You Love Monarchs. Illinois Finally Set to Issue License Plate to Benefit Endangered Insect

After a seven-year wait, the state of Illinois will finally begin issuing monarch butterfly specialty license plates, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday.

Could Ice Scrapers Become Obsolete? UIC Researchers Study What Makes Ice Stick

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago set out to explore what makes ice tick. Specifically, how does ice stick to surfaces?

Apr 23, 2026

Graceland Cemetery Debuts Visitor-Friendly Entryway Designed to Breathe New Life Into This Historic Treasure

Graceland Cemetery has debuted a new entryway designed to draw people in rather than keep people out, embracing its status as one of Chicago’s great green spaces.

Apr 23, 2026

Cicero Independiente’s Yearlong Project Reveals Air Quality in Cicero is ‘Much Worse’ Than in Surrounding Communities

EPA Proposes Requirement to Remove Lead Pipes From US Water Systems Within 10 Years. Illinois Ranks First in the Nation

Big Win for Grasslands as Openlands, Wetlands Initiative Celebrate $1.5M Federal Grant to Restore 1,000 Acres at Midewin

Have You Heard of ‘Leave the Leaves’? It Might Not Mean What You Think, So Don’t Toss That Rake Just Yet

US Targets Oil and Natural Gas Industry’s Role in Global Warming With New Rule on Methane Emissions

North American Birds Named After Bad People Will Get a New Name. So Will Birds Named After Good Guys. Chicago Birders Weigh in on Polarizing Decision

They’re Whooping It Up in Kane County Over Sighting of Endangered Whooping Cranes

3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Illinois, 100 Miles From Chicago

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It’s Fire Season — On Purpose — In the Region’s Forest Preserves. Cook County Has a New Map of Prescribed Burn Sites

Forest preserve districts across the region are in the middle of fire season — not combatting them, but setting them.

Apr 23, 2026

Sunday’s Snowfall Total in Chicago, All 1.8 Inches of It, Beat the Odds

Juanita Irizarry, Who Took on George Lucas and Won, Is Stepping Down From Friends of the Parks

End Your Week on a Cute Note With a Look at Shedd Aquarium’s New Rescued Sea Otter Pup

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Looking for a Wrench? There’s a Bag of Tools Orbiting Earth and Here’s How You Can Track It Down

AAA Predicts Highest Traffic in Years in Illinois This Thanksgiving. See IDOT’s List of Construction Closures

Do Snitches Net Fishes? Scientists Turn Invasive Carp into Traitors to Slow Their Great Lakes Push

USDA’s New Plant Hardiness Map Puts Chicago in Warmer Company With Kentucky. What Does This Mean for Area Gardens and Natural Areas?

Food & Drink

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　　Active Time 　　15 min 　　Total Time 　　35 min 　　Toss aside the mashed potatoes and welcome this appealing alternative, a spirited mix of zucchini, tender sautéed bell pepper, and refreshing scallions. 　　IngredientsMakes 4 to 6 servings 　　1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup) 　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 　　2...

Chicken Satés Recipe

　　Active Time 　　1 hr 　　Total Time 　　14 hr 　　Any party host knows that food served on skewers is just plain fun. These chicken satés are made from thigh meat, so they don't dry out during grilling, and the palm sugar in the marinade helps get the meat nice and caramely...

Apr 23, 2026

Watermelon with Parmesan and Mint Recipe

　　Active Time 　　20 min 　　Total Time 　　20 min 　　Watermelon chunks in savory salads have been all the rage in the past few years, but we wanted a way to retain the fruit's best trait: how enjoyable it is to eat out of hand on a hot day. These wedges, sprinkled...

Apr 23, 2026

Wild Rice with Smoked Fish and Snap Peas Recipe

Roasted-Vegetable Panzanella Recipe

Grilled Shrimp and Vegetables with Pearl Couscous Recipe

Tortillas in Black-Bean Purée Recipe

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Apr 23, 2026

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Ecology & Environment

How long does it take for karella plants to mature?

Definition: How long does it take for karella plants to mature?Karella, also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a tropical and subtropical vine that is widely cultivated for its edible fruit. The maturity period of karella plants can vary depending on various factors such as climate, soil conditions,...

How long does it take for lamb’s lettuce (corn salad) to mature?

Agricultural Term: Lamb’s Lettuce (Corn Salad) MaturationDefinition: Lamb’s lettuce, also known as corn salad, is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the Valerianaceae family. It is widely cultivated for its tender leaves, which are commonly used in salads and other culinary preparations. The maturation period refers to the time...

Apr 23, 2026

How long does it take for kohlrabi to mature?

Definition: How long does it take for kohlrabi to mature?Kohlrabi is a cool-season vegetable that belongs to the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. It is known for its bulbous, turnip-like shape and its crisp, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. The time it takes for kohlrabi to...

Apr 23, 2026

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Apr 23, 2026

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