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As museums around the world grapple with repatriation, where does Chicago stand?

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

Issues around object provenance have hit the museum industry hard. Here’s a list of Illinois institutions that have dealt with controversies in this arena.

An exterior shot shows the large Greek-colonnaded facade of the Field Museum, with the Chicago skyline in the background
Austin Farrington
Culture

Cog Hill's time on the global golf stage may have passed — but its owners are holding on

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

In the world of pro golf, there's nothing like the sport's big names alongside TV exposure to bring out specators from around the world. The owners of Cog Hill Golf & Country Club can tell you something about that.

A large expanse of green fairway is seen in the distance, while in the foreground, Tiger Woods, in a red polo shirt and black hat, takes a swing. Culture

The WNBA's two-way international exchange

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

With popularity surging, the WNBA aspires to attract the world’s best players. But global exchange doesn’t only mean bringing foreign athletes to the U.S.

A woman in a blue Minnesota Lynx jersey shoots a basket while a woman in a white Chicago Sky jersey tries to block her
Bruce Kluckhohn / AP
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The Chicago Marathon puts the city in the global sports spotlight

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

And the annual event's impact on the local economy has risen rapidly.

Runners at the starting line of the Chicago Marathon
AP Photos
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What's the value of an international education in Chicago?

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Across the city, schools that use curricula from foreign countries give a unique edge to K-12 students seeking a globally diverse education.

Small children at a classroom desk wave flags from the U.S., Germany, and Spain
Envato
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American Evangelicals' Unique Support for Israel

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Running Numbers by Saafya Alnaqib

American evangelical Christians demonstrate a unique affinity for the nation of Israel, highlighted by their views of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

a wooden cross held in front of American and Israeli flags
Eric Gay / AP
Public Opinion

Chicago film fest celebrates its 60th year — and its biggest endowment ever

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

For years the Chicago International Film Festival was run on a shoestring budget, but a new gift from the Steiner family is changing all that.

Inside a theater at the Chicago International Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival
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Chicago's wide world of international literature

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

Thanks to a passionate group of independent presses, bookstores, and translators, the city’s foreign lit scene is thriving.

A photo taken from above shows a person browsing a table and shelf of foreign-language books
Julio Lopez
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Michelin adds 3 Chicago restaurants to its guide

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ChicagoGlobal by Ally Marotti

The teasing for Michelin stars has begun. The company says these three restaurants could go on to win Michelin stars or be named to its Bib Gourmand list.

Outside of Bayan Ko restaurant
Bayan Ko
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Chicago businesses embrace British tea traditions

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

Amid a Brit-centric TV landscape and declining alcohol consumption, more and more Americans are embracing afternoon tea. Here’s where to enjoy it in Chicago.

A table set with afternoon tea service
Courtesy Deer Path Inn
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