10 things that have changed since your mom had a baby
Being a new parent, people will tell you, is overwhelming. A new baby does not come with instructions. While frantic Googling is always an option, many turn to an even...
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What to do when someone else — like Roseanne — ruins your professional opportunity
Over 20 years after its series finale, “Roseanne” returned to television for Season 10, a revival. The premiere drew massive ratings of 18.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen same-day numbers,...
What’s streaming and leaving Netflix: June 2018
Summer is the season of blockbuster movies, and even Netflix seems to have gotten the memo this June. “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” both make their streaming...
‘It read like a dissection of our sex life’: Recovering from a wedding toast disaster
Everyone told me to expect one thing to go wrong on my wedding day. The flowers won't be right, or someone will be running late. The forecast called for rain,...
Meet Jenny LeFlore, the mom creating a diverse community of motherhood in Chicago
Before Jenny LeFlore had her son, Obie, in 2016, she was a self-described woman about town. She worked in fashion and enjoyed brunching and exploring everything Chicago had to offer...
The cool mom’s guide to Chicago
Just because you had a baby or two doesn’t mean you want to give up the greatness that is exploring Chicago. “When I had my kid, I thought, ‘Oh my...
Cancelan el festival y desfile Cinco de Mayo de la Cermak
El desfile de Cinco de Mayo que se organiza cada año en Pilsen y La Villita a lo largo de la Cermak Rd. fue cancelado a última hora, según el...
Cinco de Mayo parade canceled amid dispute between alderman, community group
Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade in Little Village has been canceled just days before stepping off, the event's organizer and an alderman say. The free, family-centric event celebrating the Mexican...
Children with addicted parents face difficulties in adulthood, including a higher risk of addiction
When he was a child, maybe 7 or 8 years old, Fred Nelson remembers what would happen when his mother and her boyfriend drank. After a few beers they would...
Chicago model Leyna Bloom campaigning to become 1st trans model to walk in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Since its inauguration in 1995, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has spotlighted some of the biggest names in the modeling industry. Each year, Victoria's Secret selects dozens of models from...