Politics
Cook County to Make Cash Assistance Program Permanent: Preckwinkle
Those who are selected for the program, which will prioritize residents of suburban Cook County, will get monthly payments of $500 to 3,250 residents for two years. The first checks are expected to be cut by the end of the year, officials said.
Food
Meet the Chicago Saffron Company That Supports Afghan Farmers
Chicago-based Heray Spice works with a farmers' co-op in Afghanistan to support Afghan farmers while providing quality saffron to chefs and at-home cooks in the United States.
History
The Great Loop Flood of 1992
What began as a leak in a mostly forgotten underground freight tunnel system became a two-week combination of comedy-of-errors and soap opera that cost almost $2 billion.
Education
How the Chicago Teachers Union Election Will Impact Schools
The June 28 primary is approaching. But Friday comes another election, one that’s bound to have a big political impact: The election for leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union.
for kids
A Walk Around the Block Can Be a Grand Adventure
When I was 11, my grandmother and I flew halfway around the world to visit my aunt and uncle, who were teaching in the coastal city of Izmir, Turkey.
membership
Join the WTTW Kids Club
Benefits for this special membership level include, a Kids Club Birthday Card from your child’s favorite WTTW Kids character, a WTTW Kids Club Card that gives you access to special discounts, events, and more!
