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City Council Votes 44-6 to Add $75M From Parking Meter Sale to Pension Payments, Opening New Budget Gap
The City Council’s lopsided vote to increase the city’s pension payment opens a… Read More
Science & Nature
October in Chicago Was One for the Weather Record Books
November has a tough act to follow after October delivered unseasonably warm… Read More
tonight
Coming Home: from Shadowland to Spiritworld
Follow the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians as they undertake an extraordinary effort to reclaim their ancestral lands on the Sonoma Coast after 170 years of displacement. Interweaving the little-known history of Russian colonization in California with a modern story of negotiation, diplomacy, and ceremony, the film shows how land repatriation becomes a powerful act of cultural renewal. As the Kashia confront the legacy of historical trauma - including generational loss, addiction, and the ongoing impacts of colonialism - the return to sacred places like Metini and Danaka reveals how restoring land can help restore identity, resilience, and community.
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What to Watch in November
Travel the Orient Express and Masterpiece drama locations, trawl the history of crime and punishment in America, and enjoy live concerts and more.
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Native American Heritage Month: 10 Things to Watch
This year features new programs on topics including food sustainability, an unsolved murder, the fight for an independent tribal press, and more.
Chicago Stories
The Lady Labor Slugger
Margaret Haley, the daughter of Irish immigrants, fought for Chicago teachers.
For parents
Raising Grateful Kids: Why Giving Thanks Is Good for the Soul
Gratitude is good for you — and for your kids, according to psychologist Martin Seligman, who has conducted studies on benefits of expressing thanks.
Politics
2026 General Election Voter Guide
WTTW News’ Voter Guide is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know before voting in the 2026 Illinois general election with information on statewide, Cook County and Chicago races.
Food
Chicago's Best Places to Eat and Drink, From Pretty Cool Ice Cream's Dana Cree
Dana Cree has partnered with restaurants and brands around Chicago to make special ice cream treats. She shares some of her favorites.
Drama
The Gold Tracks Down More Stolen Money in a Second Season
In season two of The Gold, Boyce tries to track down the other half of the stolen gold – and catch John Palmer.
Politics
What Will Chicago Look Like in 100 Years? Planning Agency Plots Out Region’s Water, Energy, Infrastructure Needs
Northeastern Illinois is facing mounting challenges as the region sees an uptick in severe weather, an aging population and evolving technological needs.
For parents
Thanksgiving: Practicing Gratitude and Honoring the Real Story
A few years ago, I asked my first grade students what they knew about Thanksgiving. Not the holiday we now celebrate, but its origin — the story of the first Thanksgiving. My class of six- and seven-year-olds knew very little; there were mentions of Pilgrims and Native Americans and a feast, but that was about it in terms of real facts.
