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In-Person Early Voting in Chicago, Suburban Cook County Outpacing 2022 Early Vote Totals by More Than 30%
In Chicago, 126,320 in-person early vote ballots were cast through Thursday, a… Read More
Science & Nature
Time Change Makes Roadway Crossings Deadlier for Chicago’s Wildlife, Experts Say. Here’s How Humans Can Help
The time change means people will be driving more in the dark, which… Read More
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Chicago Stories: Candy Capital
At the time of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, the area boasted more than 100 candy companies run by enterprising immigrants whose products included such familiar products as Baby Ruth, Tootsie Roll, Lemonheads, and Juicy Fruit gum. This film explores how the city became known as “the candy capital of the world.”
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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
Who Was H.H. Holmes?
The World's Fair of 1893: H.H. Holmes moves to Chicago, and a young woman later goes missing.
food
You Can Thank the Midwest for Your Favorite Holiday Ingredients
Illinois produces the vast majority of the canned pumpkin in the U.S.
For parents
Helping Your Child Make New Friends
Try these three ideas to help your child connect with others and form new friendships.
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.
Quiz
Did You Keep Up with Chicago Headlines in October? Take Our Monthly News Quiz
It was another busy month for news in Chicagoland. Did you keep up? Take our monthly quiz to test your knowledge of the latest headlines.
Recap & Stream
Downton Abbey Is Back
Downton Abbey is once again available to stream by WTTW Passport members, and airing Thursday nights on WTTW.
Politics
Johnson Defends Budget Proposal, Says Taxing Corporations Is a ‘Reasonable Expectation’
Johnson last week introduced his $17.6 billion budget proposal, which includes new spending on city services and hundreds of millions of dollars in borrowing to resolve police misconduct lawsuits — but avoids raising property taxes.
For parents
4 Things to Do When Your Child Is Worried
The anxiety that children experience in most cases is normal and common. Even so, worry can be confusing and scary for young children. When kids feel worried, adults may want to distract them from or fix these hard feelings. But understanding and coping with worry are important skills for children to learn — and as grown-ups, we can help them.
