Extras

Lightfoot’s CPS Budget Proposes Millions for Upgrades
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s first CPS budget comes as she negotiates a new CTU contract.
Lightfoot’s CPS Budget Proposes Millions for Upgrades

UChicago Empower Initiative Adds Diversity to Student Body
We hear from a University of Chicago dean on efforts to add diversity to the campus.
UChicago Empower Initiative Adds Diversity to Student Body

Chief Judge: Gun Violence Not the Result of Bail Reform
Chief Judge Timothy Evans responds to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s concerns about bail.
Chief Judge: Gun Violence Not the Result of Bail Reform

Revisiting a Masterpiece of Modern Architecture
We visit the Farnsworth House with a photographer from Berlin.
Revisiting a Masterpiece of Modern Architecture

Meet the YouTube Botanist with a Thick Chicago Accent
Joey Santore isn’t your typical plant expert, but his colorful style has proved popular.
Meet the YouTube Botanist with a Thick Chicago Accent

Landmark Status in Pilsen: Good or Bad for the Neighborhood?
A landmark district proposal gets mixed reactions from residents and property owners.