Undercover: How audiobooks bring a story to life
We follow the lifecycle of an audiobook from author to producer to narrator to the sounds coming out of your earbuds!
Culture & The Arts
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The big list: 45 places to cross-country ski, snowshoe and sled in the Chicago area
The snow season may be short, so you’ll want to make the most of it.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Tribune Freedom Center
The city’s first casino will move into the facility that currently prints both of Chicago’s major newspapers.
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I needed a winter thrill. Could I learn to cross-country ski at age 60?
In the acid test of middle age and in the depths of a pandemic, I went searching for a new adventure.
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How to be a TikTok journalist people actually want to watch
Engaging TikTok users isn’t quite as simple as doing all the trending dances.
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Silver Skates competition kicks off, harking back to when skating ruled Chicago
Thousands of spectators used to cheer on skaters during the competition’s heyday in the 1920s and ’30s. This year, the attendance was sparse but no less enthusiastic.
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Bias Against Bodies: Why two Chicagoans decided to travel with other plus-size women
It’s harder to be a jetsetter when airplanes don’t accommodate your body. The co-hosts of the ‘Swipe Fat’ podcast came up with a solution.
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I am building a better skin care routine, one winter at a time
This year I’m focusing on consistency, undoing the harsh chemicals of my youth and embracing professional advice.
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Nerdette Book Club: Kevin Wilson on ‘Now Is Not the Time to Panic’
Author Kevin Wilson discusses his most personal novel yet.
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I bike in Chicago year-round. Like-minded cyclists are pushing me further this winter.
In the past few weeks, I saddled up my Schwinn and rode 60 miles across the city to talk about gear, motivation and strategy with seasoned riders.
