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US Gas Prices Back Up to an Average of $4 a Gallon Nationwide, $4.35 in Cook County as Iran War Heats Up
According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of… Read More
Education
More Than 700 CPS Employees Disciplined for Misconduct Over 1 Year, 10 Faced Allegations of Sexual Abuse
One year of employee discipline data, obtained by WTTW News, reveals more than… Read More
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Firsthand: Democracy
Each of these Chicagoans, in their own ways, is working to strengthen democracy. In their daily lives, they demonstrate what hands-on civil participation looks like in one major American city, and the vital importance of their efforts in this moment.
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science
A Q&A with Retired Astronaut Daniel Tani
When astronauts talk about their journey to space, it’s often described as the fulfillment of a childhood dream.
food
Niehla Ollie Brings Her African Twist on Hummus to Farmers Markets
Ollie's Homegirl's Hummus brand blends a traditional chickpea base with ingredients like black-eyed peas, collard greens, and giardiniera. None of it contains tahini.
culture
What to Watch in July
From America's 250th anniversary to a new series about space exploration and the people who undertake it, there's plenty to keep you entertained over summer.
For parents
Carl’s Butterfly Snacks
Make your own yummy butterfly snacks at home. You can use fruit or vegetables!
Health
Wildfire Smoke Kills Tens of Thousands of People a Year. Here’s How It Attacks the Body
Smoke causes inflammation by triggering the body’s immune system to go into overtime to fight the irritant. Scientists have found it can harm the brain, the skin and men’s sperm, with almost no system of the body spared.
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Retired Astronaut Daniel Tani on Spaceflight, Uncomfortable EVA Suits, and 'Once Upon a Time in Space'
WTTW spoke to retired astronaut Daniel Tani, who grew up in Lombard, Illinois, and is featured in the new four-part PBS series, Once Upon a Time in Space.
Recap & Stream
Grantchester's Final Season
The final season of Grantchester is here, as Alphy struggles with his relationship with his mother.
Politics
Why American Elections Are So Complicated — and Secure
One of the strongest security features of U.S. elections is the fact that they aren’t conducted at the federal level. America votes in more than 10,000 different election jurisdictions, each with different rules set by state and sometimes local governments.
For parents
11 Picture Books That Teach About Neurodiversity
Our brains process information differently. Neurodiversity refers to how people’s minds experience and interact with the world around them. Being neurodivergent might include anxiety, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other neurological, developmental, or emotional differences.
