Extras
Remembering TV Pitchman Ron Popeil
The dynamic TV pitchman and inventor has died. He was 86 years old.
Remembering TV Pitchman Ron Popeil
Lollapalooza Rocks Chicago as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Arts correspondent Angel Idowu talks with music fans and artists in Grant Park.
Lollapalooza Rocks Chicago as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Is Lollapalooza Good for Chicago’s Independent Music Venues?
We speak with Chris Bauman from the Chicago Independent Venue League.
Is Lollapalooza Good for Chicago’s Independent Music Venues?
How Loop Businesses are Faring Amid the Pandemic
We check in with Kiana Distasi from the Chicago Loop Alliance.
How Loop Businesses are Faring Amid the Pandemic
Global Shortage of Computer Chips Hits US Manufacturing
A scarcity of computer chips is driving up car prices. What could be next?
Global Shortage of Computer Chips Hits US Manufacturing
Ask Geoffrey: Cicero’s Klas Restaurant
Geoffrey Baer on the status of a beloved — and endangered — Czech restaurant.
Ask Geoffrey: Cicero’s Klas Restaurant
Advisory Board Aims to Help Restore Chicago’s Urban Canopy
Chicago has been losing an ally in the fight against global warming: trees.
Advisory Board Aims to Help Restore Chicago’s Urban Canopy
Spotlight Politics: Insurrection Committee Hearings
Our Spotlight Politics team on the political fallout of the January 6 committee.
Spotlight Politics: Insurrection Committee Hearings
Simone Biles Withdraws from Olympic Event
We discuss the mental health toll some athletes pay.
Simone Biles Withdraws from Olympic Event
Illinois Laws on Marriage Certificates More LGBT Friendly
Two new laws help ease the marriage certification process for the LGBTQ+ community.
Illinois Laws on Marriage Certificates More LGBT Friendly
COVID-19 Cases Spike Across the Country, Again
Rising COVID numbers, a possible vaccine booster shot, and new mask guidance from the CDC.
COVID-19 Cases Spike Across the Country, Again
City Expands Eligibility for Lead Service Line Program
Your home might be eligible for lead service line replacement. We share the details.
City Expands Eligibility for Lead Service Line Program
Chris Ware Explores the Place ‘Where Comics Came to Life’
Artist Chris Ware is our tour guide for a new exhibition on comics in Chicago.
Chris Ware Explores the Place ‘Where Comics Came to Life’
UChicago-Led Team Discovers Way to Boost Crop Production
Scientists discover a way to dramatically increase crop yields.
UChicago-Led Team Discovers Way to Boost Crop Production
Local Street Markets Adjust to Pandemic Restrictions
We check in with Chicago-area street markets on their pandemic recovery.
Local Street Markets Adjust to Pandemic Restrictions
How Climate Change Impacts US and Global Migration
We look into climate-induced migration.
How Climate Change Impacts US and Global Migration
Congress Members on Jan. 6 Hearings
Local Congress members react to the first day of the Jan. 6 insurrection hearings.
Congress Members on Jan. 6 Hearings
Chicago Police Defend Use of ‘Deeply Flawed’ Gang Database
More questions over records listing approximately 135,000 Chicagoans as members of gangs.
Chicago Police Defend Use of ‘Deeply Flawed’ Gang Database
U of C Examines Connection Between Poverty and Child Welfare
A look at the barriers facing families that need financial assistance.
U of C Examines Connection Between Poverty and Child Welfare
Scientists Expect Extended Fire Season as Climate Warms
Wildfires raging across the U.S. West cast a smoky haze visible in Chicago.
Scientists Expect Extended Fire Season as Climate Warms
On 31st Anniversary of ADA, Biden Announces New Protections
The president marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
On 31st Anniversary of ADA, Biden Announces New Protections
How the Lipizzan Stallions Learn to Dance
Arts correspondent Angel Idowu visits Tempel Farms just north of Chicago.
How the Lipizzan Stallions Learn to Dance
Crain’s Headlines: Aon Scraps $30B Merger Deal
A merger that would have created the world’s largest insurance brokerage falls through.
Crain’s Headlines: Aon Scraps $30B Merger Deal
Chicago’s Top Doctor on Lollapalooza, COVID-19 Surge
COVID-19 cases are once again skyrocketing across the country — including in Chicago.