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Crime & Law
Chicago to Test New Gunshot Detection System in 6 South, West Side Districts: Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is running for reelection, has been under intense… Read More
Science & Nature
Mother-Son Reunions Among Latest Milestones for Shedd’s Rescued Belugas
Another sign of progress: All six rescued belugas have now been consistently… Read More
tonight
WTTW News U.S. Senate Forum
Chicago Tonight anchor Brandis Friedman moderates this live candidate forum from WTTW studios ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Contenders discussing the issues vital to Illinois voters will be Democrat Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy. This forum will take place before a studio audience.
Tuesday at 8:00 pm
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.
drama
The Gold Recap
John Palmer re-emerges in the news while Boyce, Nicki, and Tony continue to search for the other half of the Brink's-Mat gold – and have a promising lead.
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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
Happy Halloween
Get ready for a spooky (or not so spooky) Halloween with ideas for crafts, costumes, decorations, and our pumpkin carving templates.
Education
Pair of Chicago Elementary Schools Named Top in Illinois in New U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News and World Report unveiled its individual state rankings, which listed Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Skinner North Elementary School as the top elementary schools in Illinois.
Chicago Stories
Meet the First Black Architect to Design a Downtown Chicago High-Rise
“This building says, ‘Man, we’ve arrived!’” says an architecture critic of John Moutoussamy's Johnson Publishing Building.
Mystery
Maigret Is Back with a Second Season
The French detective returns for another season to solve confounding mysteries in Paris with unorthodox tactics.
Business
Chicago Hotel Workers Expand Strike as They Negotiate Wages, Working Conditions
About 85% of workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 1 voted to authorize a strike after more than 7,000 workers across 46 Chicago hotels were left without a contract as of Sept. 1.
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!
