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Proximity: New Lyric opera grapples with gun violence in Chicago

WGNtv.com 3/26 1:12P Gaynor Hall

CHICAGO — A new production at the Lyric Opera explores the impact of gun violence in Chicago based on the real stories of people who are working for peace. 'Proximity,'...

$20 million security grant benefiting Illinois non-profits

WGNtv.com 3/24 9:30A Sean Lisitza

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced that millions in grant funding will be benefiting Illinois non-profits....

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub takes space at Chicago's Fulton Labs Campus

Chicago Biz Journals 3/24 9:17A Alex Zorn

The biomedical research institute, which was announced for Chicago earlier this month, will be funded with $250 million over the next decade through the Chan Zuckerberg...

What makes an office building 'commute worthy' in 2023?

Chicago Biz Journals 3/24 8:56A Alex Zorn

With more companies evaluating their work-from-home policies moving forward, recent lease signings in downtown Chicago continue to demonstrate how some are upgrading their...

Best private high schools in Illinois

WGNtv.com 3/23 10:59A Stacker

Private schools, in some form, existed long before the concept of free public education in America. Students were often  educated through church-sponsored programs , private tutoring, and boarding...

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Illinois Democrats spending big to combat ‘extremist conservatives’ in school board races

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/25 11:09A Susie An | WBEZ

The Democratic Party of Illinois is recommending 84 school and library board candidates across around the state. It’s also sending direct mail against 74 candidates whom it...

Chicago State University faculty inch closer to a strike

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/24 1:15P Lisa Philip | WBEZ

Chicago State University Sun-Times file Faculty members at Illinois’ only predominantly Black public university could go on strike as early as April 3. University...

Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas debate police, Kim Foxx — and ‘dismissing people’

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/22 4:52P Mitchell Armentrout

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson (left) and Paul Vallas participate in a roundtable discussion Wednesday at WFLD Fox Chicago Studios in the Loop. Ashlee...

Related: Mayoral rivals Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas debate CTU, Trump, middle-class values Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

‘Now is the time’ for new mayor, General Assembly to avoid $600M CPS deficit, Board of Ed says

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/22 3:25P Nader Issa

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez says the Illinois General Assembly must help the district avoid a nearing financial cliff. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times In an urgent plea in...

Elissa Tenny to retire as president of School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/22 6:14A David Struett

Elissa Tenny, president of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the first woman to lead SAIC in its more than 150-year history, plans to retire next year. Provided...

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‘Proximity’ Takes on Modern Topics at Lyric Opera

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/25 12:30P Erica Gunderson

‘Proximity’ Takes on Modern Topics at Lyric Opera Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 17:30

Shop Alongside Alebrijes at North Riverside Park Mall

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/25 12:30P Erica Gunderson

Shop Alongside Alebrijes at North Riverside Park Mall Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 17:30

As Golden Gloves Tournament Turns 100, ‘70s-Era Boxing Champs Look Back at Knockout Careers

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/25 12:30P Erica Gunderson

As Golden Gloves Tournament Turns 100, ‘70s-Era Boxing Champs Look Back at Knockout Careers Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 17:30

Advice By Way of a CSO Rehearsal: Seek Out This Weekend’s Concerts

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/24 7:00A Hedy Weiss

Advice By Way of a CSO Rehearsal: Seek Out This Weekend’s Concerts Friday, March 24, 2023 - 12:00

5 Things to Do This Weekend: Ritmo del Mar, Opera Premiere

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/23 2:45P Erica Demarest

5 Things to Do This Weekend: Ritmo del Mar, Opera Premiere Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 19:45

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Dining Out: News and notes on Chicago’s restaurant scene

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/21 2:39P Miriam Di Nunzio

Southwestern-Lebanese fare including the Pretty Salad (center) with romaine, onions, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, fried pita and pomegranate, will be featured at...

Chicago lives forever changed by COVID-19: These are some of their stories

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/20 12:34P Stefano Esposito

Jessica Tapper with her children Matteo Agostini and Violet Agostini at their Oak Lawn home. Violet holds a photo of father Matthew “Turk” Agostini, who died of COVID-19...

Related: Chicago lives forever changed by COVID-19: These are some of their stories Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants

CFM Asks: Bittersweet Pastry's Lead Cake Decorator, Kerrie Breuer

Chicago Food Magazine 3/15 4:28A Emily Larsen

Bittersweet Pastry in Lakeview has a new celebrity in their midst! Lead Cake Decorator, Kerrie Breuer, recently participated and WON Amazon Studio's competition show, the Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge....

Citrus smoothies abound at Chicago juice bars

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/14 1:14P Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

The Mint Matcha Smoothie (front row, far right) is among the citrus-fruit varieties offered at Hi-Vibe Super Juicery. Provided Here’s a way to add a burst of sunshine into...

Come Hungry for a Feast at Barrio

Chicago Food Magazine 3/14 10:39A Emily Larsen

Barrio is one of those places that I had walked past dozens of times but was always on my way to somewhere else and never went in. A few weeks ago, I finally had the pleasure of stepping through the...

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Coffee with Liz • March 24, 2023

Sequins and Stripes 3/24 9:16A Liz

I m spending three days at the Masters in a few weeks. What to wear? Obviously, I need some comfortable options but would love to make it fun, too. I think a fun dress with sneakers, a s i m p l e...

Madewell 25% off sale try on

The Golden Girl 3/24 8:37A Jess

Happy Friday! Whew this was a whirlwind of a week over here. How was yours!? For us, not only was it a wild catch up week (as all post-vacation workweeks are) but we kicked off the week taking June to...

3 layering tips to dress springy (but warm!)

The Golden Girl 3/23 4:18A Jess

It s the END OF MARCH. We ve made it to official spring–but here in the midwest. (Although the day we got back from Florida it was snowing ?????). Luckily it has since warmed up–so I really can t...

The Pantry Salad

Sequins and Stripes 3/22 9:06A Liz

If I could be famous for anything it would be a pantry salad. I always have items in my pantry to jazz up a salad, something my mom taught me in my early days post college. When it comes to a good...

Best All White Sneakers For Women–My Favorite 5 Pairs!

The Golden Girl 3/22 3:08A KendallSchoemann

If you've been around here for any amount of time, you know how much I love white sneakers! A classic staple in every woman's closet, high-quality white sneakers are equal parts versatile and stylish...

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High school baseball: Simeon’s Trey Butler on cusp of big things

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/26 5:40A Mike Clark

Simeon’s Dennis “Trey” Butler (1) reacts during the game against Amundsen. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times Trey Butler started playing baseball when he was 3 years old,...

Related: City/Suburban Hoops Report Player of the Year: Moline’s Brock Harding Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports

High school basketball: Downers Grove North’s Jim Thomas wins City/Suburban Hoops Report Coach of...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/25 5:15A Joe Henricksen

Downers Grove North coach Jim Thomas looks on during the state semifinal game against Moline at State Farm Center. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times When Jim Thomas and his...

High school basketball: James Brown, the state’s top junior, leaves St. Rita for Missouri prep...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/24 9:08A Michael O'Brien

St. Rita’s James Brown (13) loses the handle on the ball against Joliet West’s Jeremy Fears Jr. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times James Brown, currently the top...

High school basketball: City/Suburban Hoops Report All-State team

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/20 4:55A Joe Henricksen

Moline’s Owen Freeman (32) controls the ball against Benet’s Parker Sulaver (14) during the state championship game at State Farm Center. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times As...

High school football: Marquise Lightfoot makes visits, Andre Crews reclassifies, Loyola hires...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/16 1:11P Mike Clark

Simeon’s Andre Crews (4) runs the ball in front of Kenwood’s Marquise Lightfoot (7). Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times Like most kids, Marquise Lightfoot tried out about...

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This Splashy NYC Loft Has an Indoor Waterfall That Flows From a Bed!

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 12:00P Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com Many homeowners would be speed-dialing their plumber if water was pouring from one level of the house to another. But in this  Manhattan apartment, water flowing from the base of a bed to...

Ballin’! NBA Hoopster Marvin Bagley III Lists His Leisure-Ready Pad Near Sacramento for $2M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 11:30A Tiffani Sherman

Sarah Stier/Getty Images / Realtor.com A young NBA player created an outdoor oasis at his home near Sacramento, CA , but is ready to part with the impressive spread. Detroit Pistons forward Marvin...

Homes Ahoy! These 5 Fabulous Floating Houses Are Pure Magic

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 11:00A Lisa Johnson Mandell

Realtor.com As the weather gets warmer across the U.S., those aquatic fantasies really start to set in. You know the ones. But instead of dreaming about a home near the water, why not consider one...

Found a Dream Home Without a Garage? Here’s What To Know About Building One

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 10:30A Lisa Marie Conklin

Getty Images Finally! You found a home that checks all the boxes—except one. That gorgeous two-bed, two-bath Craftsman with perfect afternoon light has it all, just no garage. Oof! Maybe you need a...

Is This the Calm Before the Mortgage-Rate Storm? Here’s Why Homebuyers Should Hurry

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 8:00A Andrea Riquier

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images (2) Although the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on Wednesday, mortgage rates veered in the opposite direction and tumbled. For the week...

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Addressing the Needs of Latino Communities and the Role of ‘Promotores de Salud,’ 3 Years Into the...

WTTW Health 3/25 12:30P Eunice Alpasan

Addressing the Needs of Latino Communities and the Role of ‘Promotores de Salud,’ 3 Years Into the COVID-19 Pandemic Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 17:30

As South Bans Abortion, Thousands Turn to Illinois Clinics

WTTW Health 3/25 10:24A Associated Press

As South Bans Abortion, Thousands Turn to Illinois Clinics Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 15:24

On Match Day, Loyola Medical Students One Step Closer to Achieving Their Dreams

WTTW Health 3/21 6:00P Joanna Hernandez

On Match Day, Loyola Medical Students One Step Closer to Achieving Their Dreams Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 23:00

Superbug Fungus Cases Rose Dramatically During Pandemic

WTTW Health 3/21 8:06A Associated Press

Superbug Fungus Cases Rose Dramatically During Pandemic Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 13:06

Dr. Allison Arwady on 3-Year Anniversary of COVID Closures, Dangers of Lead Paint

WTTW Health 3/20 7:59P Andrea Guthmann

Dr. Allison Arwady on 3-Year Anniversary of COVID Closures, Dangers of Lead Paint Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 00:59

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