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Chicago Leaders Applaud Glock’s Reported Decision to Phase Out Pistols That Easily Convert to Automatic Weapons
Mayor Brandon Johnson is lauding a reported move by Glock Inc. to discontinue… Read More
Politics
Kat Abughazaleh, Other Democratic Candidates Indicted for ‘Impeding’ Federal Agent Outside Broadview ICE Facility
Kat Abughazaleh, who is running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional… Read More
tonight
Nature – Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion
A unique, non-invasive, mountain lion study uses a giant network of trail cameras scattered throughout Montana's Sapphire Mountains over a decade to piece together the life story of a female mountain lion. This film weaves clips of mountain lions and their complex interactions with each other and the rest of the forest world into a story about life and death that contains never-before-captured events and behaviors at every turn.
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Snowed In, Chicago-Style: Our Audience Remembers the City’s Biggest Blizzards
Snow is a fact of life here in Chicago, and everyone’s got a story.
Chicago Stories
Revisit the Magic of Christmas at Marshall Field’s
The experience of Marshall Field’s at Christmastime always began on the street.
culture
What to Watch on WTTW for Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, and WTTW has programming that honors the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
For parents
Happy Halloween
Trick-or-Treat! Encourage your child to be a good neighbor this Halloween as you help them prepare for the spooky night.
Politics
Illinois Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Looming SNAP Cuts Amid Government Shutdown
Starting Saturday, cards that SNAP beneficiaries use to buy groceries will not be reloaded after the Trump administration said last week it won’t use a roughly $5 billion contingency fund to keep funding the program next month.
Food
Pequod’s Is a Favorite for Chicago-Style Pizza, Thanks in Part to Yelp and 'The Bear.' We Went Behind the Scenes
Pequod’s Pizza has been named the best pizza in America on Yelp and appeared on The Bear, and continues to draw both tourists and locals for its pan pizza, a subcategory of deep dish.
Chicago Stories
The Story Behind the Marshall Field’s Clocks
The Marshall Field's clocks became such a symbol of the city that people would arrange rendezvouses by saying ,"Meet me under the clock."
Arts & Entertainment
Dressing Up for Halloween, Chicago? These Local Costume Shops Can Help Your Dreams – or Nightmares – Come True
WTTW News recently explored some of Chicago’s independent costume shops that are open year-round and can help outfit any customer’s dreams — or nightmares.
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!
