Glacial Park is a jewel of the McHenry County Conservation District. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region / Flickr Creative Commons)

Science & Nature

Nature is on the Ballot This Fall as Collar County Forest Preserve Districts Ask for Funds to Buy, Restore More Land

Forest preserve districts in DuPage, Kane and Lake counties, along with the... Read More

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Education

All 7 Chicago Board of Education Members to Step Down Amid District Disputes

Board president Jianan Shi, Vice President Elizabeth Todd-Breland and fellow... Read More

Ridley

Coming up

Ridley: The Hollow Tree, Part 2

Ridley's investigation into the body found in a hollow tree leads him to suspect different men in the victim's life. When another body is found murdered, with links to disgraced ex-copper Jean Dixon, the pressure builds to find the killer.

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Take a Ride Through Chicago's Historic Amusement Parks

Riverview, Kiddieland, Santa's Village – these are just a few of the cherished amusement parks covered in WTTW's new Chicago Stories documentary. 

The Bobs roller coaster

Latino Voices

Pilsen Antique Shop Delivers Curated Collections, Hidden Gems: ‘People Find It Magical’

If you’re walking down 18th Street, it’s hard to pass the El Anticuario storefront without wondering what’s inside.

Francisco Orozco of El Anticuario

WTTW Food

Food Events to Savor in Chicago this October

There are still a handful of fall food festivities to savor this October before winter sets in, with wine and beer taking center stage.

A flight of beer. Credit: Kristen Prahl / iStock

For parents

Spiced Oatmeal Muffins

It seems like everyone in Qyah loves spiced oatmeal muffins! This hearty and healthy snack will power your child’s daily adventures.

Spiced Oatmeal Muffins
A vaccine needle going into a person's arm

Health

Chicago Health Department Hosting COVID-19, Flu Vaccination Clinics Around the City

The CDC recommends people ages 6 months and older get the updated COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to get the best protection from current circulating COVID-19 variant strains and flu viruses.

A set table in front of a wall with decorative items on shelves and the walls

Food

Chicago Restaurateurs Are Trying Out Alternative Models As the Industry’s Challenges Continue to Grow

Parachute re-opens as a listening bar focused on music. Lula Cafe debuts a creative space for various ticketed events. In an adverse environment, independent restaurateurs are experimenting with new ways to succeed and survive.

An animation of a baseball player catching at a base while another player runs past

Chicago Stories

How Did the 1919 Chicago White Sox Throw the World Series?

A wild pitch. A low throw. A dropped fly ball. How did White Sox players who had accepted money to lose the World Series do it without being too obvious?

People looking at shelves in El Anticuario

Arts & Entertainment

Pilsen Antique Shop Delivers Curated Collections, Hidden Gems: ‘People Find It Magical’

If you’re walking down 18th Street, it’s hard to pass the El Anticuario storefront without wondering what’s inside. It’s just about everything.

Child creating leaf art.

For parents

Celebrating Fall

Welcome, fall! The autumn season gives us a great excuse to help our children re-explore their neighborhoods using all their senses. On a family walk, talk about different smells in the air or how the temperature feels cooler than it did in the summer. Encourage young children to explore the colors and shapes of leaves. Pick up some leaves, sticks, rocks, and other nature finds along the way — you can use them for multiple art projects! 

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