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Johnson Touts $17.6B Proposed Budget for 2027: ‘Let Us Plant the Seeds of a Fair Chicago’
Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his proposed $17.6 billion 2027 spending plan… Read More
Politics
Stratton, Tracy Face Off in Lone Forum Over Immigration, Tariffs and Minimum Wage
Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy are vying to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick… Read More
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Nature: Tiger Island, Part
In the forests of western Nepal, a team of cinematographers and big cat experts undertake an expedition to follow the lives of two tiger mothers and reveal how these solitary cats are raising cubs on an island full of threats. By using a fleet of drones to track tigers from the air, and military-grade thermal cameras to follow them in the dark, the team witnesses tiger behavior that has never been recorded before. When a new male tiger arrives on the island, an experienced tigress must use all her experience to keep her cubs out of harm's way, while a first-time tiger mother struggles to deal with the threat, leaving her three cubs in grave danger.
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culture
How Chicago Shaped Jazz Over More Than a Century
The former Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich has published a book that traces the history of jazz in Chicago through 25 "visionaries" from Louis Armstrong to Herbie Hancock and beyond.
architecture
Skyscrapers Built in an Optimistic Six-Year Period
Chicago's Art Deco Skyscrapers profiles the Civic Opera House, Board of Trade, and more, which flourished right before a long fallow period of construction that started with the Great Depression.
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Chicago Stories: Fall 2026
New season includes: Chicago’s World’s Fair of 1893, Toy Town, Skyscrapers, and Home of the Irish.
For parents
Handprint Spider
Not all spiders are the same! For example, the Goliath tarantula has eight eyes and does not spin a web.
WTTW News Explains
WTTW News Explains: The History of Lower Wacker Drive
Lower Wacker Drive might be the bane of the uninitiated Chicago motorist. But the underground road has a history dating back to 1909.
Music
How Chicago Shaped Jazz Over More Than a Century, in a New Book
The former Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich has published a book that traces the history of jazz in Chicago through 25 "visionaries" from Louis Armstrong to Herbie Hancock and beyond.
Mystery
More Professor T
The professor continues to solve mysteries even while test-driving a new relationship and dealing with an ailing mother.
Crime & Law
North Lawndale Organization Aims to Break Cycle of Incarceration Through Work Development Programs
A new report examines 20 years of data to examine systemic economic barriers in North Lawndale and the role community-based reentry and work development programs can play in helping lower recidivism rates.
For parents
Halloween Games
The weeks leading up to Halloween can be super exciting for kids — and grown-ups! If your family is already in the Halloween spirit, it can be hard to wait until October 31. So, between prepping costumes, carving pumpkins, and crafting decorations, try playing some new games!
