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Chicago Prepares for Deportation Arrests Next Week After Donald Trump Takes Office

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Chicago Prepares for Deportation Arrests Next Week After Donald Trump Takes Office

The operation will be concentrated in the Chicago area, according to the… Read More

Activists to Protest Outside Chicago’s Trump Tower on Inauguration Day

Politics

Activists to Protest Outside Chicago’s Trump Tower on Inauguration Day

The People’s March for Justice is part of a national coalition fighting… Read More

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All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece: Holding The Baby

Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds. Helen is surprised to find Jenny with a new best friend. Mrs. Hall starts her job as an ARP Warden and tries to keep the peace between Siegfried and Mr. Bosworth when tragedy strikes.

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A Horchata Mocktail Recipe

Erick Williams' Cantina Rosa in Hyde Park celebrates tequila and mezcal, but also offers thoughtful non-alcoholic options.

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Roosevelt University, UIC Launch Free Tuition Programs

Low-income Illinoisans feeling the weight of college tuition might soon get a bit of a relief.

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Lucy Worsley Investigates

Lucy investigates William the Conqueror.

For parents

Indoor Activity Ideas (and One Outdoor!) for This Winter

Winter will have unique challenges for many this year.

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Politics

Activists to Protest Outside Chicago’s Trump Tower on Inauguration Day

The People’s March for Justice is part of a national coalition fighting against the goals of the incoming administration.

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Food

Chicago Restaurant Week: 23 New and Revamped Restaurants to Try in 2025

From January 24 through February 9, hundreds of restaurants offer special fixed price menus during Chicago Restaurant Week. 

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The Stories of Celebrities' Ancestry

WTTW Passport members can trace the tangled branches of celebrity family trees with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. in Finding Your Roots. A new season premieres January 7. 
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Education

Roosevelt University, UIC Launch Free Tuition Programs for Low-Income Students

Low-income Illinoisans feeling the weight of college tuition might soon get a bit of a relief.

Peg + Cat: The Camp Problem: A Level 2 Reader

For parents

7 Picture Books About Patterns

Have you ever noticed the pattern of bricks on a building or a checkerboard pattern on a bathroom floor? If not, there’s a good chance your kid has! Lots of children love finding and creating patterns. Patterns can comfort kids as they learn what comes next through making predictions and finding solutions.
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