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Nicor Gas Rate Increase Cut by $140M After Settlement With Illinois Attorney General
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office has reached a settlement… Read More
Politics
Key City Council Panel Agrees to Tighten Chicago’s Ethics Law After ‘Problematic Incidents’
The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight unanimously voted to advance a… Read More
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Chicago's Loop: A New Walking Tour
What makes a city, a city? Is it the buildings? The people? Is it what happened here 100 years ago — or what is happening right now?
Thursday at 8:30 pm
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We Have a Season 7 Trailer for All Creatures Great and Small
Watch a trailer for the upcoming season of All Creatures Great and Small, which is coming to WTTW and PBS in January, 2027.
food
The Chef Behind Peach's and the Obama Center's Food Shares His Chicago Favorites
Cliff Rome, an Englewood native, has been a force in Bronzeville for years.
stream
Marble Hall Murders On Masterpiece
Back in London, Susan Ryeland is once again corralled into the world of Atticus Pünd as he investigates a mystery in Corfu.
For parents
How to Get Involved in Your Child's Learning at School
Education is a team effort. You and your child's teacher can work together to support your child's learning success.
Politics
Number of Unhoused Chicagoans Dropped 12% in 2026 But Remains Near All-Time High, Survey Found
Approximately 6,527 people in Chicago lacked a permanent place to sleep on Jan. 22, according to the annual “point-in-time” count, which sends volunteers out to count the number of unsheltered people on the city’s streets on a single night.
Food
You Can Tour Latin America Through Spirits and Dishes at La Licor Panamericana
The Logan Square bar exclusively features beer and spirits from Latin America, making its own replacements of things the owners can't source from there.
Recap & Stream
Downton Abbey Is Back
Downton Abbey is once again available to stream by WTTW Passport members, and airing Sunday nights on WTTW.
Arts & Entertainment
Open House Chicago Full 2026 Lineup Announced, Including 20 New Sites
This year’s Open House Chicago will feature more than 200 locations across 30 Chicago neighborhoods, including 20 sites that are new to the festival, according to a Wednesday announcement. The festival takes place Oct. 17-18.
For parents
Managing Back-to-School Feelings With Arthur
Have you heard the big news at Lakewood Elementary School? Arthur is moving up to fourth grade and his little sister, D.W., is starting kindergarten! Your child can likely relate to the feelings of excitement and anxiety as they anticipate and manage the ups and downs of new experiences.
