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Crime & Law

Man Facing Hate Crime and Terrorism Charges in October Shooting of Jewish Man in Chicago Found Dead in Jail, Sheriff Says

A man facing felony terrorism and hate crime charges after authorities said... Read More

Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers his budget address on Oct. 30, 2024. (WTTW News)

Politics

How Mayor Brandon Johnson Lost Control of the Debate Over Chicago’s 2025 Budget

As City Council members return to City Hall on Monday to wrap up budget... Read More

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Tonight

Chicago Mysteries

Did a UFO fly over O’Hare Airport? Is the wife of Chicago’s “ sausage king” haunting the factory basement where she was murdered? Why don’t Chicagoans put ketchup on their hot dogs? WTTW host Geoffrey Baer and a team of super sleuths attempt to solve some of Chicago’s most baffling mysteries. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.

culture

Test Your November News Knowledge

Did you keep up with the news? Take our November news quiz. 

The lobby of Chicago's City Hall. Credit: gnagel / iStock

playlist

What to Watch in December

A Celebration of Hanukkah with Geoffrey Baer joins various holiday specials both musical and dramatic, while Lucy Worsley digs into Sherlock Holmes.

Geoffrey Baer

Season 5 teaser

All Creatures Great and Small

"To things that never change." Darrowby, here we come! Return to the cozy world of All Creatures Great and Small for an all-new season.

All Creatures Great and Small

For parents

8 Children’s Books to Celebrate Winter

Whether it’s snowing outside or simply a chill in the air, winter is coming.

Snow Globe Wishes illustration
The interior of the store Colores Mexicanos

Business

Meet 4 Small Business Owners Helping Chicagoans Shop Local This Holiday Season

As you prepare your shopping list this holiday season — don’t forget about the city’s vibrant local business scene. Four business owners joined “Chicago Tonight” to share their work.

The empty lobby of Chicago's City Hall

Quiz

Test Your November News Knowledge

A historic election. A high-profile state Supreme Court decision. A celebrity look-alike contest. It was just another month in Chicago. Did you keep up with the news? 

Geoffrey Baer behind a counter with sufganiyot and latkes holds up a latke dipped in sour cream

Highlights

What to Watch in December

A Celebration of Hanukkah with Geoffrey Baer joins various holiday specials both musical and dramatic, while Lucy Worsley digs into Sherlock Holmes.

A poster on the left reads, "Mustard, peppers, tomato, relish, celery salt!!!, pickle, onion" and features an illustration of a hot dog; a poster on the left spells Chicago in cascading, wavy letters

Arts & Entertainment

Hot Dogs, Graffiti and Graphic Design: A Fountain of Fonts at the Design Museum of Chicago

“Letters Beyond Form: Chicago Types” is a modestly scaled but ambitious exhibition currently occupying the Design Museum of Chicago on Randolph Street across from the Chicago Cultural Center.

Mother and child making faces for the camera

For parents

7 Fun Photo Ideas to Try With Your Family

How would you capture the spirit of your family in a single photograph? Try these fun photography ideas and encourage your child to speak up about what they’d like to photograph. As your family works together, affirm their creativity and role in your family by saying, “Your unique point of view is important to our family.” 

Geoffrey Baer with a magnifying glass.

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Geoffrey Baer Live

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