Business
Why a Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline is Drawing Controversy
Supporters say the pipeline could provide economic growth for the area, but there are concerns about the environmental impact.
Arts & Entertainment
The Chicago Author Who Pioneered Gay Themes in Literature
Henry Blake Fuller isn't necessarily a well-known name in literature, but one of his books is considered to be one of the first American novels to feature gay characters.
![Ida B. Wells in 1920 Credit: University of Chicago Photographic Archive, [apf1-08642], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library](https://www1.wttw.com/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/features/2021/06/ibw-accomplishments-hero_01.jpeg?itok=7UqWMnvd "Ida B. Wells in 1920 Credit: University of Chicago Photographic Archive, [apf1-08642], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library")
History
The Accomplishments of Ida B. Wells
Tireless campaigner for civil and women's rights, journalist, speaker, founder of civic institutions: Ida B. Wells did a lot.
Arts & Entertainment
House Music Heading Back to ‘Hoods Where It All Began, As City Announces New Summer Series
Free events are set to pop up in neighborhoods where the house music genre and culture sprung up in the early 1980s.
For parents
11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s a basic need of being human! By teaching your child simple acts of self-care and including nurturing routines into your family life, you can show that taking care of ourselves, and each other, is important. Creating healthy habits of rest at a young age empowers kids to continue to be resilient in all life brings. What a gift to give your kids!
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