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One Chicago dad starts a cookie biz inspired by his son, who has autism
Alvin Green’s wife urged him to combine his love of cookies with his love of his son and his friends in employing young adults with special needs. …
2 years, 2 months ago
College hopefuls from immigrant families shut out of new FAFSA
The launch of the revamped federal student aid form, known as FAFSA, was supposed to make getting help paying for college easier. But for many st…
2 years, 2 months ago
A municipal finance expert discusses how Chicago’s suburbs are handling migrants
Ever since Chicago enacted fines for unannounced buses dropping off migrants in the city, some area suburbs have been receiving busloads of migrants.…
2 years, 2 months ago
Should Illinois become 11th state to adopt 'right-to-die' legislation?
A bill filed last week would allow qualified individuals, not medical professionals, to self-administer a medication to end their lives. Reporter: Al…
2 years, 2 months ago
Do religious dating apps help? Depends which Chicagoan you ask
From Coffee Meets Bagel to eHarmony to Tinder… there is a wide selection of dating apps people can use to find love. But some religious people fin…
2 years, 2 months ago
A new crude oil and natural gas pipeline could be built under the Great Lakes
Midwest tribal leaders are challenging a pipeline that pumps a million gallons of oil daily beneath a gap between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Repor…
2 years, 2 months ago
It's Fat Tuesday, here is how Semlor buns are made
Today is Fat Tuesday – a day of excess marked by feasting on decadent cakes and pastries. Some celebrate with King Cakes and Paczki … but in Swed…
2 years, 2 months ago
An in-depth look at the campaigns for and against the Bring Chicago Home ordinance
Chicagoans have a big choice to make in the upcoming March primary election — Whether to support an increase to a one-time tax when properties ov…
2 years, 2 months ago
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s sprint to remake Chicago’s public schools
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise to remake the Chicago Public Schools. And nine months into his term as mayor, his appointed school …
2 years, 2 months ago
Two Palestinian American brothers from Lombard were taken by Israeli soldiers, their family says
The family of two Palestinian American brothers in Gaza says the pair were taken by Israeli soldiers in a raid on their shelter. Reporter: Nader Issa…
2 years, 2 months ago