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CPS Watchdog Defends Handling of Closed Investigation Into Board President Candidate Hilario Dominguez
CPS Inspector General Philip Wagenknecht on Friday said the investigation was… Read More
Science & Nature
'Super' El Niño Winter Weather Outlook Is Here, What Does It Mean for Chicago?
All signs are pointing to a very strong or “super” El Niño event shaping up in… Read More
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Maigret On Masterpiece: The Hanged Man, Part One
Feeling responsible for a young woman's death, Maigret investigates her past. But being unable to move on from it, Maigret ends up putting himself directly in the path of people who will do anything to keep the truth hidden.
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Chicago Stories
The Rocky Rise of the Hancock Center
Before it became a 100-story icon of the Chicago skyline, the Hancock Center had a few growing pains.
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Chicago Stories: Fall 2026
New season includes: Chicago’s World’s Fair of 1893, Toy Town, Skyscrapers, and Home of the Irish.
Politics
2026 General Election Voter Guide
WTTW News’ Voter Guide is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know before voting in the 2026 Illinois general election with information on statewide, Cook County and Chicago races.
Architecture
Some of Chicago's Favorite Skyscrapers Were Built in an Optimistic Six-Year Period, As a New Book Explores
Chicago's Art Deco Skyscrapers profiles the Civic Opera House, Board of Trade, and more, which flourished right before a long fallow period of construction that started with the Great Depression.
Recap & Stream
Downton Abbey Is Back
Downton Abbey is once again available to stream by WTTW Passport members, and airing Thursday nights on WTTW.
Science & Nature
Let Nature Be Your Guide During Open House Chicago. Check Out These Green Spaces Offering Unique Access
Check out these green spaces, rooftop gardens, urban farms and nature-adjacent sites all offering unique access during the Open House weekend.
For parents
Halloween Games
The weeks leading up to Halloween can be super exciting for kids — and grown-ups! If your family is already in the Halloween spirit, it can be hard to wait until October 31. So, between prepping costumes, carving pumpkins, and crafting decorations, try playing some new games!
