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CPS to Bring Back Some Students for In-Person Learning As Soon As Jan. 11

Though Illinois will soon see increased restrictions to prevent the spread... Read More

Health

Illinois Moves to ‘Tier 3’ Restrictions Starting Friday to Curb COVID-19 Surge

Facing “exponential growth” in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Illinois... Read More

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NOVA - Building Wonders: Hagia Sophia - Istanbul's Ancient Mystery

Istanbul's magnificent Hagia Sophia has survived on one of the world's most active seismic faults, which has inflicted a dozen devastating earthquakes since Hagia Sophia was built in 537 AD. As Istanbul braces for the next big quake, a team of architects and engineers is investigating Hagia Sophia's seismic secrets. NOVA follows the team's discoveries as they examine the building's unique structure and other ingenious design strategies that have insured the dome's survival. The engineers build a massive eight-ton model of the building's core structure, place it on a motorized shake table and hit it with a series of simulated quakes.

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Beyond the Silicon Solar Cell

Researchers at places like Northwestern University's Institute for Sustainability and Energy are working on creating liquid fuels using solar technology.

Northwestern Professor Michael R. Wasielewski works with students. Photo: Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern University

Black Voices

Purchase of Emmett Till House by Nonprofit ‘More Than a Real Estate Transaction’

Blacks in Green buys home, plans to create international heritage pilgrim site.

The former home of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. (WTTW News)

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For parents

When Your Child’s Favorite Media Goes Away

The disappointment of something ending is tough to experience.

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Health

An Infectious Disease Expert Offers Advice on Staying Safe During Thanksgiving

The COVID-19 pandemic means this year’s holiday season will be like no other. Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at UChicago Medicine, gives advice on how to safely navigate the holidays.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Holidays

The 'Peanuts' Holiday Specials Are Coming to WTTW

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving airs this Sunday on WTTW, while A Charlie Brown Christmas is coming in mid-December. 

Julia Blythe in 'Roadkill.' Photo: The Forge/Nick Wall

Recap & Stream

A New 'Masterpiece' Drama

Hugh Laurie stars as an ambitious politician with damaging secrets in the new series Roadkill. Recap and stream it here.

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Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Artist Explores Blackness as Both a Color and Identity in New Exhibit

We explore the latest exhibition from Amanda Williams which responds to the social media trend Blackout Tuesday, in which Instagram users posted black squares to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Homemade Woodland Creature Ornaments

For parents

Make Woodland Creature Ornaments

Crafts for Kids: Make adorable DIY Woodland Creature Ornaments; a fun craft and gift idea for a wide range of ages! You can play with your creatures or hang them up on the tree to bring some Christmas cheer!

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