In Israel and the Palestinian territories – and other parts of the world suffering from conflict – the holy month has often correlated with heightened tensions and violence.

Council expert Roger Thurow explains how most African countries don’t have the resources to provide aid to their own citizens.

In some of Chicago’s busiest commercial corridors, chambers of commerce and small businesses are coordinating with the city to plug gaps in Chicago’s response to the influx of migrants.

Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?

The Music Box Theatre brings international horror films to Chicago because they can make you terrified of things you didn't know you could be afraid of. Curators think audiences' shrieks, shouts, and screams bring people and cultures together.

This blog post from our "Field Notes" series explains smallholder farmers in the drylands, and why they are among the most affected in a warming world.

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Chef Johnny Clark calls his new Ukrainian restaurant Anelya a “political statement” to the world that Ukrainian food “isn’t just Russian with a twist” — and that it deserves a Michelin star of its own.

Raising Chicago introduces players to an underexplored part of Chicago's early history. The game's transatlantic journey reflects global shifts in the booming board gaming market.

Federal investment in space technology is crucial to help farmers fight climate change—this generation's moonshot.