Crime & Law
New Bill Aims to Create Statewide Public Defender Office in Illinois
Illinois is one of seven states that do not have a statewide public defender body. Currently, 60% of Illinois counties have no office of public defense and instead hire private attorneys on a part-time basis.
Highlights
Celebrate Pride Month with These Shows
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and we have programming that highlights stories of acceptance, identity, struggle, and features the LGBTQ+ individuals and groups that made waves in their fields.
Food
Food Events to Explore in Chicago this June
Hot dogs, Greek food, strawberries, and wine take center stage at food festivals in Chicago and the suburbs this June.
Science & Nature
Can You Eat Cicadas? Yes. But Should You? Here’s Food for Thought From Experts
If you wouldn’t eat a vegetable grown in that soil, don’t eat a cicada.
For parents
How Telling Stories Helps Kids Learn
“Are you going to tell me another story tonight?” asked my 4-year-old son. While we read books and sing songs every night before bed, I recently decided to try storytelling. No pictures or props, just a few fables I told to my kids — full of extra details and hand motions as the story got more exciting.
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