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Cubs Season Ends With Humiliating Defeat
Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 13. That’s about the only good news that Cubs fans can point to Thursday night. The Dodgers advance to the World Series.
Mimetic Buildings
For a brief period, the new Apple Store off the Chicago River looked like a giant Macbook. What other buildings take inspiration from objects, blatantly or subtly?
Arthur and the Haunted Tree House
This Halloween is sure to be the spookiest ever for Arthur and his friends. Their tree house sleepover seems to be haunted. But by what? Premieres Monday.
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News
The Week in Review: Sources Say Amazon Bid Features Big-Money Incentives
Chicago Tonight
Mayor’s city budget is rife with new taxes and fees. New details on Chicago’s Amazon bid. Bulls player suspended after punching teammate. And the Cubs season comes to a close.
CPS to Consider Closing 4 Charter Schools
Chicago Tonight
Under its accountability guidelines, the Board of Education can opt to revoke or not renew charters that have been placed on an academic warning list.
Sources Say Amazon Incentives in the Ballpark of $2 Billion
Chicago Tonight
Chicago, Cook County and Illinois government are willing to shell out an incentive package worth around $2 billion in order to lure Amazon, according to two sources close to the bid process.
Zoos Celebrate International Sloth Day
Chicago Tonight
Did you know it’s International Sloth Day? We check in with one of Lincoln Park Zoo’s experts to learn about these furry, slow-moving animals.
Arrest Made in CTA Beating That Left Victim Unable to Speak
Chicago Tonight
A 24-year-old man was arrested on felony charges more than two months after he allegedly beat and robbed a man at a CTA Red Line station, leaving the victim temporarily unable to communicate.
Behind-the-Scenes, Previews, Recaps, Local History & More
12 Buildings that Imitate Objects in the World
Playlist
For a brief period, the new Apple Store off the Chicago River looked like a giant Macbook. What other buildings take inspiration from objects, in subtle or outrageous ways?
Meet Some Humans Who Develop Intimate Bonds with Animals
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Nature's program Animal Reunions examines the bonds that can form between animals and human caregivers, reuniting orphaned or rescued animals with the people who rehabilitated them.
'Poldark,' Old and New
Playlist
The Poldark airing now isn't the first adaptation of Winston Graham's historical novels.
'Poldark' Recap: A Clever Ruse
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The Poldark family grows bigger but they're eager to help the starving villagers during this Christmas season – even better if it angers George.
Food & Dining
The World of Food: West Africa
World of Food
Check, Please! has exposed all of us to many exotic cuisines over the years, but this week, we take you to an area not as often represented on the Chicago area dining scene: West Africa.
Benny’s Chop House
Check, Please!
Benny’s is a classic steak house with a modern appeal. Steaks are offered as wet-aged, dry-aged, and natural prime.
The World of Food: Oktoberfest
World of Food
“Ich wäre lieber betrunken und lustig als nüchtern und dumm.” (I’d rather be drunk and funny than sober and stupid.)
—Bavarian proverb, often heard at Oktoberfest
Antique Taco
Check, Please!
Tacos are king at Antique Taco. However, these aren’t your grandmother’s tacos! Enjoy deliciously creative and fresh ingredients in an eclectic atmosphere, strewn with antiques.
The World of Food: Peru
World of Food
Each year on July 28 and 29, the country of Peru holds its annual two-day Independence Day celebration, (or, as it’s known locally, Fiestas Patrias peruanas).
Events
Free Screening & Discussion: Gadget Girls
Saturday, October 21, 2017
WTTW, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents a FREE screening and Discussion Gadget Girls.
Meet Nature Cat at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival!
Saturday, October 28, 2017
This fun, family event will feature an exciting mix of short, theatrical films accompanied by a full length Nature Cat screening! Stick around after to meet Nature Cat himself and participate in a Q&A with the series’ creators!
Kids
Nature Cat
On a trip to Barrel Cactus National Park to enjoy nature in all its glorious splendor, Nature Cat and his pals encounter Shelby, a very sad desert tortoise. Today is Shelby’s...
