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Invasive Carp Barrier Is Back in Business, With Funding Guarantee From Trump
Illinois is once again moving forward with a planned barrier designed to keep… Read More
Crime & Law
Trump Tower To Pay $4.8M for Environmental Violations, Funds Will Help Restore Chicago River Habitat
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a $4.8 million settlement… Read More
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Great Performances: Girl from the North Country
Written and directed by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson, Girl From the North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs by Bob Dylan as they've never been heard before. This spiritually uplifting story is set in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1934, when a group of wanderers' lives intersect at a house full of music, life and hope.
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Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson on PBS
The Great Escaper tells the story of a 90-year-old veteran's escape from his nursing home to attend D-Day commemorations.
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Semicolon Books Owner Reflects on Business Struggles After 2020 Surge
George Floyd’s murder launched Danielle Moore's store into the spotlight as Black businesses and books gained national attention.
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American Experience: Mr. Polaroid
Long before the iPhone, another inventive device allowed everyone to instantly chronicle their lives — the Polaroid camera.
For parents
Morning and Bedtime Routines
Morning and bedtime transitions can be tough, especially for little ones!
Politics
Deadline Approaching for Illinois Lawmakers to Secure Transit Funding and Reform Bill
CTA, Metra and Pace are facing a $770 million hole in their budget next year and are urging the Illinois General Assembly to pass a public transportation funding and reform bill to avoid service cuts and major layoffs at each agency.
Highlights
The Performers for the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert
The annual National Memorial Day Concert returns to PBS for its 36th year. Here's a list of this year's performers.
Highlights
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with These Shows on WTTW
A performance of a popular play starring Daniel Dae Kim and a look at an elusive guerilla photographer are highlights this month.
Arts & Entertainment
Local Illustrator Explores Growing Up in an Immigrant Household in New Children’s Book
Writer and illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara draws from her own childhood to help kids navigate their diverse identities in her new book called “Tíos and Primos” — Spanish for “aunts, uncles and cousins.”
For parents
Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety
As parents, we want to raise happy, confident children. However, it is natural for children to experience anxious thoughts sometimes and it's important to teach kids how to deal with these difficult emotions.
