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For readers in Chicago, this page covers culture, family, home, hobbies and the everyday choices that shape daily life. Reporting follows trends in how people live and the habits that define the region.


Religion

Live Poll

Would attending an open house at a local mosque make you trust Muslim neighbors more?

Islam

Chicago Mosque Hosts Open House After Midterms

The Muslim Community Center on Elston Avenue invited neighbors to tour the mosque and ask questions about Islam.

Chicago Mosque Hosts Open House After Midterms

Family

Babies

Chicago Reports 128 Sleep-Related Infant Deaths

The Chicago Department of Public Health released 2024 data showing infant suffocation as the second-leading cause of infant death in the city.

Chicago Reports 128 Sleep-Related Infant Deaths

Hobbies

Bird Watching

Birder Leads Owl Talk at Harley Clarke

Amateur birder Daniela Herrera presented an overview of owls and birding guidelines at the Harley Clarke Mansion coach house.

Birder Leads Owl Talk at Harley Clarke

Pets

Live Poll

Should Chicago require veterinarians to sell dog licenses at vaccination visits?

Dogs

City Issues 4,100 Dog Licenses as Estimates Top 650,000

Chicago's dog licensing rate remains far below the estimated population, prompting proposals for new measures and public education.

City Issues 4,100 Dog Licenses as Estimates Top 650,000

Food and Drink

Italian Food

Home Run Inn Launches Frozen Pan Pizza

The Chicago pizzeria is bringing a thick-crust pan pizza to grocery freezers in the Chicago area.


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Reporting here centers on cultural shifts, family dynamics, household trends and the personal choices that influence daily life. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local housing patterns and economic conditions often dictate how these habits change over time. Demographic shifts and evolving technology consistently alter how families and individuals manage their time.