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US Border Patrol Officer in Chicago Operated as ‘Serial Rapist,’ Federal Prosecutors Allege
Federal prosecutors allege that Luis Uribe is a “serial rapist” who used his… Read More
Politics
Trump Administration Threatens CTA Funding Over Security Measures After Arson Attack on Blue Line Train
In letters sent to both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Federal… Read More
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Nature - Canada: Surviving The Wild North
Canada is a vast country, with the largest intact forest on the planet, more than two million lakes and rivers, and the longest coastline on Earth. This wild and rugged outpost is home to some of the world's most astonishing wildlife, such as polar bears, arctic foxes, coastal wolves, Canada lynx, flying squirrels, great grey owls, caribou, and harp seals. Journey from the high arctic and tundra and to the boreal forests, to discover how life manages to survive in the Wild North, where getting the timing right and seizing seasonal opportunities can make the difference between life and death.
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food
Make Mary Berry's Gingerbread House
Kids will love helping to create this fanciful gingerbread house. After you mix, cut out, and bake the various house components, kids can take over the decoration.
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Go to Work with Geoffrey Baer
In advance of Chicago Works, here's a behind-the-scenes look at our own work here at WTTW.
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Warm Up Your Winter with WTTW’s Holiday Programming
The holidays are here, and WTTW is here to help get you in the festive spirit with a line-up of holiday programming.
Health
Chicago Weather Got You Down? Here’s How Nordic People Beat the Blues During Long, Dark Winters
Despite little to no daylight — plus months of frigid temperatures — people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues.
Food
Alex Frantz Helps Local Food Get From Small Farms to Plates in Chicago
Ever look at a restaurant menu and wonder, “How do they get all those gorgeous, ripe heirloom tomatoes every week?” One answer lies in businesses like Chicago’s Midwest Foods.
Chicago Works
Go to Work with Geoffrey Baer
Chicago Works took us near and far to meet the people whose everyday work keeps our city humming. So we thought it was only fair to turn the tables and give you a behind-the-scenes look at our own work here at WTTW.
Business
Chicago Small Business Owners Oppose Ban on Intoxicating Hemp, But Support Regulation
A group of alderpeople led by 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn is pushing an ordinance to ban the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Chicago.
For parents
Make Your Own Colorful Papel Picado
In “Rosie’s Rules,” when Rosie Fuentes and her family get together for a party, you might notice bright, colorful banners hanging around their home. These banners are made with papel picado, a traditional Mexican folk art, and used for weddings, birthdays, holidays, and parties of all kinds.
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We Love Local Stories
Join Chicago's favorite tour guide in celebrating the rich history of our city! With your financial support, Geoffrey Baer will continue to delight and surprise you with stories about the people and places that make Chicago great!
