Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks Monday at the Sweet Holy Spirit Church. (WTTW News)

Education

Mayor Brandon Johnson Makes New Board of Education Appointments After Full Board Announced Resignation Plans

The mayor announced his new picks for the board amid a tumultuous time... Read More

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on Jan. 3. (Andrew Adams / Capitol News Illinois)

Politics

Michael Madigan to Get His Day in Court, More Than 2 Years After Bombshell Racketeering, Bribery Indictment

The longtime House speaker, along with his longtime confidant and current co... Read More

Child with piece of paper.

Tonight

POV: In The Rearview

In a volunteer aid van occupied by multiple generations of civilians, an authentic, intimate observation of the war in Ukraine unfolds. Each passenger is unique in age, origin and circumstance, but alike in where they find themselves -- fleeing their homes while huddled together in a cramped back seat. Bound for Poland, the vehicle operates as their shelter, waiting room, hospital and confessional.

playlist

Moonflower Murders Recap

Susan learns that Alan Conway knew Frank Parris and wonders about the parallels between the characters in the book.

Alan Conway knew Frank Parris, whose murder inspired one of Alan's novels, as Susan finds out. Credit: Jonathan Hession for Eleventh Hour Films and Masterpiece

Explore

A Rite of Passage: The History, Rides, and Legacy of Riverview Park

Chicago has long been a chief exporter of good, old-fashioned fun.

Children run through the entrance of Riverview Park on opening day in 1955. Credit: ST-17647416, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum

Independent Lens

One Person, One Vote?

At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, One Person, One Vote? unveils the complexities of the Electoral College.

Illustration: Hands ripping an "I voted" sticker.

For parents

No-Sew Daniel Tiger Costume

Have a GRRific Halloween with this easy-to-make and comfortable-to-wear Daniel Tiger costume.

Girl helping mom
Lake Shore Drive looking south from Diversey Harbor

Business

DuSable Lake Shore Drive Closures Are Expanding the Week of Oct. 6: Here’s the New Schedule

Another week, another set of navigational challenges on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive as the number of lane closures increases to accommodate an ongoing resurfacing project.

A portion of the cartoon "Welcome to Tribuneville"

Architecture

A Cartoonist's Immersive Vision of What Chicago's Architecture Could Have Been Is on Display in One of the City's New Icons

"Welcome to Tribuneville" is a retro-futuristic cityscape consisting of unbuilt entries to the 1922 competition for a Tribune Tower design.

Chubb, Madeline Cain, and Pünd look down a hallway

Drama and Mystery

Moonflower Murders Is Here

Susan Ryeland once again becomes a detective looking for clues alongside Atticus Pünd to a real-life mystery in a novel she published, in the sequel to Magpie Murders.

The Salt Shed sign on the exterior of a brick facade

Health

Health Officials Warn of Potential Bat Exposure at September Salt Shed Show

Attendees of the outdoor concert venue the Salt Shed might have been exposed to a bat during a Sept. 12 concert for the band Goose, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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! 

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

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