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How should I budget my spending in light of inflation and tariffs?
3 mins; August 18, 2025
She’s the first in her family to attend college. Getting there wasn’t easy.
4 mins; August 15, 2025
She’s the first in her family to attend college. Getting there wasn’t easy.
4 mins; August 15, 2025
What local author Christina Henriquez thinks you should read this summer
1 min; August 14, 2025
Tattoo removal programs could help people in Illinois prisons and jails find a fresh start
5 mins; August 14, 2025
How bike messengers are surviving in a city dominated by Uber Eats and Amazon
3 mins; August 13, 2025
What local author Rafael Frumkin thinks you should read this summer
1 min; August 13, 2025
Illinois redistricting effort possible but unlikely to yield more Democratic seats
3 mins; August 13, 2025
What local author Sonali Dev thinks you should read this summer
1 min; August 12, 2025
Local actor worked with ‘MJ authenticators’ to nail role as King of Pop in ‘MJ the Musical’
3 mins; August 12, 2025
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development dismissed two long fought Chicago cases the feds had previously said showed discriminatory practices.
4 mins; August 11, 2025
Astronaut James Lovell: ‘We go to heaven when we’re born’
30 mins; August 11, 2025
What kind of travel insurance policy should I take out?
4 mins; August 11, 2025
Watermelon Sisters aim to ease suffering in Gaza
4 mins; August 11, 2025
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in the Chicago area today
4 mins; August 08, 2025
What local author Keir Graff thinks you should read this summer
1 min; August 08, 2025
Fabric portraits of people in Illinois prisons will form one big activism quilt
3 mins; August 08, 2025
Employers hired fewer teenagers this summer than they did last year
3 mins; August 06, 2025
The last of four convicted Commonwealth Edison co-conspirators is headed to federal prison for an illegal scheme to influence one-time House Speaker Michael Madigan.
4 mins; August 05, 2025
Chicago made Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy. Can it keep him?
4 mins; August 05, 2025
How one Chicagoan is struggling to hire care workers amid immigration fears
3 mins; August 05, 2025
How do I minimize taxes on my 401(k)?
4 mins; August 04, 2025
Chicago artists Kaicrewsade makes his Lollapalooza debut this weekend
3 mins; August 01, 2025
Lessons from Chicago teens on the job this summer
4 mins; August 01, 2025
Chicago teens dream up anti-violence social media campaigns
3 mins; August 01, 2025
Meet the man who ate at 12 different ice cream shops in less than 50 hours
4 mins; July 31, 2025
Options for folks repaying their student loans are shrinking
4 mins; July 30, 2025
A Chicago orchestra invited the public to play, and 250 people showed up
4 mins; July 30, 2025
Chicago remembers Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg
3 mins; July 29, 2025
Clairice brings her whimsical new EP to the stage this summer
4 mins; July 29, 2025
How do I build a financial portfolio for my children without impacting their tax liability?
3 mins; July 28, 2025
A new book reveals Sinéad O’Connor’s legacy beyond the headlines
7 mins; July 25, 2025
A family came to Chicago seeking asylum. Dad was deported. Now, Mom wants to leave.
16 mins; July 24, 2025
CPS is facing a massive deficit. How did we get here?
4 mins; July 24, 2025
We're tracking grocery prices around Chicago since Trump took office. They're up and likely to keep rising.
4 mins; July 23, 2025
A family came to Chicago seeking asylum. He was deported. Now she wants to leave.
7 mins; July 22, 2025
Thanks to his daughters, Charles Stepney takes his place in music history
4 mins; July 22, 2025
A Chicago migrant deported to Venezuela says conditions in detention are inhumane
8 mins; July 21, 2025
A Chicago migrant deported to Venezuela says conditions in detention are inhumane
8 mins; July 21, 2025
Durbin says rescissions package intended to change America's 'point of view'
7 mins; July 21, 2025
Where should I put my money after withdrawing it from my IRA?
4 mins; July 21, 2025
Chicago Public Media CEO responds to passage of the rescissions bill
7 mins; July 18, 2025
A Chicago-based company talks about the pressure experienced due to higher tariffs
3 mins; July 16, 2025
The Fly Honey Show — a combo of dance, burlesque and great party — declares a grand finale
4 mins; July 15, 2025
Chicago is months late telling residents about their toxic lead pipes
4 mins; July 15, 2025
Where should I place my IRA after retiring to ensure sustainable investing?
3 mins; July 14, 2025
Why business is booming for Chicago’s secondhand stores
3 mins; July 09, 2025
‘Color Purple’ director Lili-Anne Brown is bringing a who’s who of Black creatives to the stage
4 mins; July 08, 2025
How do I move from short-term savings to mid-term savings for unclear goals?
3 mins; July 07, 2025
‘World’s Largest Karaoke’ returns to the Salt Shed Thursday for a second year
6 mins; July 03, 2025
Turns out vetoes weren’t such a novelty in Chicago city politics
4 mins; July 03, 2025
Medicaid helps keep this toddler alive and at home. Cuts could put that at risk.
4 mins; July 03, 2025
A state lawmaker wants to bring an overdose prevention site pilot program to Illinois
4 mins; July 01, 2025
Here's how President Trump's mega tax bill would impact Illinois
4 mins; July 01, 2025
Chicago cop who inadvertently shot and killed partner has lengthy disciplinary recor
4 mins; June 30, 2025
Replacing Chicago’s lead pipes will take decades
4 mins; June 30, 2025
Daisychain brings psych-rock to Chicago on new album, “All in a Name”
7 mins; June 27, 2025
Where will Chicago dance go now that Links Hall is closing?
4 mins; June 26, 2025
Police personnel, friends and family gather to mourn Officer Krystal Rivera
3 mins; June 25, 2025
Illinois could lose $18M in legal aid funding if Trump's budget passes — hurting Legal Aid Chicago, others
4 mins; June 25, 2025
Illinois could lose $18M in legal aid funding if Trump's budget passes — hurting Legal Aid Chicago, others
4 mins; June 25, 2025
Hear one man’s 18-year journey to get his GED while locked up in Illinois prisons
7 mins; June 24, 2025
Amy Morton is back onstage in Chicago and still brutally, unapologetically honest
3 mins; June 24, 2025
A trans migrant in Chicago fears deportation and loss of gender affirming care
4 mins; June 24, 2025
Records show before he was the pope, Prevost thanked Pat Quinn for ending death penalty
4 mins; June 23, 2025
How do I protect my personal information from data breaches?
4 mins; June 23, 2025
Helpful hand or scam? A new kind of student debt faces scrutiny
4 mins; June 20, 2025
Why Chicago public pools are so critical for city dwellers
4 mins; June 19, 2025
Edna Lewis: a matriarch of Black Southern Cooking
4 mins; June 19, 2025
Hear one man’s 18-year journey to get his GED while locked up in Illinois prisons
7 mins; June 18, 2025
Chicago wants to convert offices into apartments. Will it help with housing?
3 mins; June 18, 2025
Roller skating enthusiasts are turning an old TJ Maxx into a South Loop 'skate rave'
3 mins; June 17, 2025
Head Start for the littlest learners faces an uncertain future
4 mins; June 16, 2025
Chicago’s no kings protest was one of the largest in the country. Hear some of the voices of marchers.
4 mins; June 16, 2025
How can I make sure I’m getting the best deals at the grocery store?
3 mins; June 16, 2025
Visiting the state's only in-prison nursery, where moms and babies live together
10 mins; June 13, 2025
Coping with grief and the death of a parent behind bars
12 mins; June 13, 2025
Dangerous heat in prisons and one mother's first trip to visit her incarcerated son
18 mins; June 13, 2025
One man's 18-year fight to get his GED in Illinois' prison system
13 mins; June 13, 2025
How a dad reconnected with his son while they were incarcerated — together
11 mins; June 13, 2025
Did CPS do enough to stop racist bullying?
6 mins; June 13, 2025
How one local group helps dads with babies in the NICU
4 mins; June 13, 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker faces hours of questions on sanctuary policy on Capitol Hill
4 mins; June 12, 2025
Take a walk through the renewed Intuit Art Museum, home of art’s underdogs
3 mins; June 12, 2025
Losing legal status has left some Chicago immigrants with a tough choice
4 mins; June 12, 2025
New Choose Chicago CEO Kristen Reynolds says summer tourism is still trending up amid political uncertainty
3 mins; June 11, 2025
As Chicago murder counts plunge, a vast ‘safety gap’ narrows
3 mins; June 11, 2025
Who was the mystery woman behind one of the Chicago area’s modernist marvels?
4 mins; June 10, 2025
The federal government’s long criminal pursuit of convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is coming to a head this week
4 mins; June 09, 2025
How can I avoid getting scammed?
4 mins; June 09, 2025
Family of fallen Chicago police officer remembers her as ‘dedicated’
4 mins; June 06, 2025
Why is Chicago violence plummeting? Some credit street outreach workers
6 mins; June 06, 2025
These fans bleed blue and gold in a sea of Bulls red. Despite living in the Chicago area, the Pacers have built a loyal army of fans.
3 mins; June 06, 2025
Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon blurs ballet and variety show in Joffrey’s ‘Alice
4 mins; June 05, 2025
Chicago Public Media CEO responds to White House rescissions package
7 mins; June 04, 2025
Rethinking travel plans because of costs? What you need to know before you go
3 mins; June 04, 2025
How to honor the Black women who resisted before Rosa Parks?
3 mins; June 03, 2025
For Chicago rapper Jay Wood, personal style serves as a mirror to his music
4 mins; June 02, 2025
What qualities should I look for when hiring a financial advisor?
4 mins; June 02, 2025
Illinois lawmakers end spring session with a new budget – but public transit changes left on the table
