Thursday, August 13, 2026

Four more belugas arrived at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium on Thursday from a shuttered aquatic park in Niagara Falls, Canada. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says the Chicago Bears have discussed various provisions they want to see in an Illinois stadium plan, but the team hasn't put a specific legislative proposal on the table. A new study shows chatbots could be changing who wins some research grants. Plus, for Muslim families in the Chicago area, it is a challenge to find a preschool that reflects their values and supports their children’s development. Culturally and religiously competent options are scarce. Some families are choosing to enroll their children in a full Arabic immersion preschool in southwest suburban Bridgeview.