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New federal rules have forced the museums to block access to various objects unless they can obtain consent from the descendants of native communities.

If you stop by Chicago’s Field Museum and visit the exhibits featuring the native peoples of the Northwest Coast and Arctic, as well as those of the Ancient Americas, you will notice display cases covered over or blocked off so no one can see inside. As the Tribune’s Christopher Borrelli recently reported, this isn’t the result of a routine renovation or museum improvement plan. This cover-up ...

Good morning, Chicago. The future of police discipline in Chicago is scheduled for a City Council vote for the third time today after a committee voted to reject a Fraternal Order of Police contract measure that would allow officers accused of serious misconduct to have their disciplinary cases heard behind closed doors. The committee’s 10-5 vote tees up another chapter in the back and forth ...

Federal regulations concerning the exhibition and study of Native American remains and sacred artifacts were tightened, to bring teeth and clarity to a set of rules that languished for decades.

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The most difficult decision you make this holiday season may be what to get with your glühwein — that is if you’re one of the million or so visitors expected at the Christkindlmarket in Chicago. You may know from years of experience that currywurst pairs perfectly with the warm spiced wine in each year’s collectible mug, and where to find all your favorite foods at the open-air Christmas ...

These are the best new books for giving this holiday, organized by the type of people you have on your list.

These are the best new books for giving this holiday, organized by the type of people you have on your list.

These are the best new books for giving this holiday, organized by the type of people you have on your list.