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CPS Stands by Black Student Success Plan, Transgender Supports as Trump Administration Withholds Millions in Funding
Interim CPS CEO Macquline King on Thursday stood by the district’s commitment… Read More

Science & Nature
‘Lights Out,’ Chicago. Bird Migration Will Be Intense Thursday Night and Millions Need Safe Passage
Half a billion birds will be on the move across the U.S. tonight as migration… Read More

tonight
The Brokenwood Mysteries: Tontine
When a middle-aged man dies of a heart attack while cycling up a mountain, his demise is thought to be from natural causes. But when Shepherd connects the death to another case involving an angry bull, the detectives suspect a killer is targeting the beneficiaries of a will.
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Official Trailer
The Revolution that Changed the World
The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary from Ken Burns.
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Revisiting Legendary Blizzards That Changed Chicago History
A new season of WTTW's Chicago Stories begins with a tale of two blizzards, including one that dealt a fatal blow to a political career. We spoke to the producer.
History
Ken Burns' The American Revolution
Look ahead at the upcoming The American Revolution from Ken Burns.
For parents
Observing Weather in Your Neighborhood
Observing and describing the weather can help us plan for our day.

Arts & Entertainment
From Architectural Gems to ‘Secret Conversations,’ Here Are 6 Arts Picks for the Week
WTTW News arts correspondent Marc Vitali highlights the city’s must-see cultural events.

History
Chicago Stories Revisits Legendary Blizzards That Changed Chicago History
A new season of Chicago Stories begins with a tale of two blizzards, including one that dealt a fatal blow to a political career. We spoke to the producer.

PBS Kids
Core Memories from PBS Kids Shows and the Inspiring Moments That Still Stick With Us
Revisit some of the moments from PBS kids shows that have stuck with us, shaping conversations about ourselves and others along the way.

Arts & Entertainment
Sister Jean, Who Cheered on Loyola’s Men’s Basketball Team, Is Retiring at 106
Sister Jean provided a message to Loyola students and faculty on her 106th birthday on Aug. 21, where she said she had a “bad summer cold and other health issues” that made her unable to celebrate her birthday on campus this year.

For parents
Creating an Inclusive Home and School Community
At the start of the new school year, Ms. Maria placed pictures of community helpers all around her classroom, taking care that they represented many different races and genders.