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The Encyclopedia Britannica is discontinuing the printing of hard copies of the venerable set; it will be available for online members in a digital format.

Faced with a ‘pandemic of misinformation,’ Britannica — of encyclopedia fame — is on a mission to save truth

October 7, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.

Literacy and lifelong learning go hand in hand. Digital media literacy — the meaning behind messages we see in media — is no different, said Karthik Krishnan, global CEO of...

‘The motivation to hate people isn’t the ideology’: Talking with WBEZ’s ‘Motive’ podcast host, former Skinhead about the growth of white supremacy in Chicago

October 8, 2020 at 2:20 p.m.

It's been just over a week since President Trump refused to publicly denounce white supremacists and armed militia members during the first presidential debate. Trump's use of five words: "stand...

Drag queens cheer on runners near mile marker 8 of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Chicago.

With the Chicago Marathon off, Olympian Alexi Pappas and activist Jahmal Cole headline week of virtual events starting Monday

October 6, 2020 at 9:44 p.m.

Crystal Rosales has run a variety of races in the Chicago area, including a half-marathon. But the marathon is proving to be elusive. The River West resident had signed up...

3Arts to award $470,000 to Chicago artists: ‘This is the year to encourage people to find some hope.’

October 5, 2020 at 11:40 p.m.

Dancemaker/poet J'sun Howard was in Japan when the pandemic hit, forcing him to come home. He recalls traveling outside the United States for the first time when he was 34...

How to celebrate Halloween safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

October 28, 2020 at 9:42 a.m.

The holiday season is just ramping up. First on the agenda: Halloween. And given the precautions we've lived under the past six months, some cities have already begun canceling events:...

Christine Hernandez washes her hands before starting dialysis at home with her son Julian Andrades watching over her.

Former Northwestern nurse and patient advocate Christine Hernandez is looking for a kidney. Now the mother of 4 has to advocate for herself.

September 29, 2020 at 9:39 a.m.

Registered nurse Christine Hernandez was just entering her 40s when she asked her doctors about her kidney function. Knowing she had two brothers with kidney disease, she asked her primary...

Package containing hand sanitizers, antiseptic wipes and face masks, just some of the COVID-19 protections/safety precautions that customers can expect when booking their stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. The hotel is unveiling the largest renovations since its opening in 1989. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Renovated Four Seasons Hotel plans to reopen Thursday in the middle of a pandemic. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look.

September 29, 2020 at 4:00 a.m.

In this, the fall season, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is set to reopen Thursday after its largest renovation since opening in 1989. The hotel, which was ranked No. 9 nationwide...

The Dorchester Art + Housing Collaborative on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Equitable real estate development on Chicago’s South Side is possible. Artist Theaster Gates has shown the way.

September 29, 2020 at 9:55 a.m.

It's no secret that some of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods have suffered from a certain level of financial disinvestment, often systemic and spread out over decades. But one Chicagoan's efforts to...

Actor Sheldon Brown was shot in Uptown 2 years ago. He was filming ‘Cicada’ 2 months later. Now he’s sharing his take on living with trauma.

September 23, 2020 at 3:18 p.m.

The last time the baiduhai talked with actor Sheldon Brown, he was preparing to get back on stage for the first time after being shot in a drive-by in...

Michael Toykam, of the Emcee Skool group Indig0, performs at the the Firehouse Community Arts Center on March 9, 2020.

At a time when COVID-19 is isolating, these young artists turn rhymes and verses into instruments of peace to bring communities together

September 23, 2020 at 10:38 a.m.

At a time when COVID-19 is isolating, young artists of Emcee Skool are using their skills to bring communities together. Emcee Skool is a grassroots community organization created by hip-hop...

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