Cooking with Fire at the Beecher Fire Protection District
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This Thursday morning, we're turning up the heat at the Beecher Fire Protection District for "Cooking with Fire," featuring firefighter/paramedic Marcus Dunkin's Five Spice Pork and Potato Wedges.

Endeavor Health launches $2M program to support victims of violence

Armed with a multimillion-dollar grant from the Department of Justice, a local healthcare system is gearing up to help victims of violence fight some of the aftereffects.

Supporting victims of violence: Endeavor Health launches $2M program
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Armed with a multimillion-dollar grant from the Department of Justice, a local healthcare system is gearing up to help victims of violence fight some of the aftereffects.

Afro Joe’s uses coffee, community to inspire young readers in Beverly

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood is fostering a love of reading by offering a free book library and hosting literacy events for children.

Afro Joe?s uses coffee, community to inspire young readers in Beverly
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Afro Joe?s Coffee & Tea in Chicago?s Beverly neighborhood is fostering a love of reading by offering a free book library and hosting literacy events for children.

Paquita la del Barrio, iconic Mexican singer, dies at 77

Legendary Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team confirmed on social media.

NASCAR Daytona 500: How to watch, how to stream 'Great American Race' on Sunday

NASCAR's Daytona 500 – also known as The Great America Race – is Sunday, Feb. 16, at Daytona International Speedway. The race now begins at 1:30 p.m. (it was moved up an hour) due to the potential for rain Sunday afternoon (we'll get into that in a bit).

CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

Gotta See It: Skates and Screens
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Go behind the scenes of a historic theater. Glide through Chicago’s most unique ice rink. Visit the real-life town of Groundhog Day.

The 'Divine 9': Chicago's Black Greek organizations rally to support those in need

There are a lot of movers and shakers in Chicago working to make our neighborhoods better. While we recognize many of their names right away, there are a few that not all of us know.