Food Friday: Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park
The weekend includes free performances by Nelly and Drive-By Truckers, and a photo op with Chicago’s largest pizza cutter.
Sarah Stark
Contract Producer, Temporary
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How effective are emergency contraception pills for people who weigh over 155 pounds?
Some public health researchers say the medical guidance around weight is not comprehensive and clear enough.
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Second annual BIPOC Play Festival hits South Shore this weekend
Perceptions Theatre is Black-owned and committed to making theater accessible to South Side residents.
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Chicago author is the first South Asian woman to write Kamala Khan in Ms. Marvel comics
Samira Ahmed is living her childhood dream by writing the representation she wants to see in the latest volume of the Ms. Marvel comics.
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To heal from gun violence, anti-violence advocates say Chicagoans need prevention
At least 68 people were shot and 8 people were killed over the Fourth of July weekend across Chicago.
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Processing the Highland Park mass shooting with kids
Experts say children are resilient but they need help coping with trauma.
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What the end of Roe means for Black maternal health in the Midwest
Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, access to quality maternal healthcare is top of mind more than ever.
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Chicago’s plan for tackling the Black maternal health crisis
Last month, Mayor Lori Lighfoot pledged $500,000 of city funds to keep Chicago a safe haven for abortion and reproductive care.
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois launches new program for Black pregnant people
The nonprofit is working to break down barriers to prenatal and postpartum care for Black birthing people.
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A preview of today’s surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing
The House committee says new evidence has come to light.
