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Chicago-based sculptor Garland Martin Taylor describes his newest piece “Pflight” as “beautiful and ugly at the same.”
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A 25-year-old south suburban man is facing murder charges after his daughter died from injuries he allegedly inflicted on her nearly three years ago.
Cubs fan Caitlin Swieca pledges to donate $10 to a Chicago domestic violence organization every time Cubs pitcher Aroldis Chapman gets a save.
Plenty of teachers go out of their way to help students. High school teacher Michael Kosko is going all the way to Japan in search of new lessons.
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Amid a world of convenient Kindles and Nooks, the experience of browsing through stacks of books at a library has not lost its charm.
A team of 15 volunteers from Aurelio’s Pizza partner with Shedd Aquarium for Great Lakes Action Day, a beach cleanup, at 12th Street Beach.
The Summer Brick Party is suitable for both children and adults. MSI After Hours: Brick Bash will be an evening LEGO-themed party for adults.
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![Shoppers browse through six rooms of The Newberry on Thursday during the 32nd annual book fair.](/img/shoppers_browse_through_six_rooms_of.jpg)
![Joe Aurelio, president and CEO of Aurelio's Pizza, picks up recyclable waste along 12th Street Beach on Tuesday.](/img/joe_aurelio_president_and_ceo_of.jpg)