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Feds Accuse Chicago Police Officer of Straw Purchasing Firearms That Were Smuggled to Mexico
A Chicago police officer is accused of using his official credentials to… Read More
Politics
Plan to Legalize Coach Houses, Granny Flats Across Chicago Would Still Give Alderpeople Final Say
A compromise proposal to allow Chicagoans to build basement, attic and coach… Read More
tonight
Big Cats 24/7: Reunion
Reunited, the Xudum Pride lionesses struggle to feed their young - one cub is starving. As male leopards are pushed closer together by rising floodwaters, leopard mum Lediba and cheetah mum Pobe each fight to keep their cubs alive.
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Unforgotten Recap
The detectives discover more inconsistencies in Mel's answers to them while also deepening suspicions into Asif.
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What to Watch on WTTW for Hispanic Heritage Month
Explore WTTW programming that celebrates the contributions of Latinos to history, culture, cuisine, and more.
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Chicago Stories: Fall 2025
Five iconic tales will be told in a new season of WTTW's acclaimed documentary series.
for parents
Al Roker on Making Weather Education Fun for the Whole Family
Here are some ways you and your kids can engage with weather — and each other — just like the Hunter family.
Politics
Chicago’s Latino Communities See Surge in Grassroots Activism as Immigration Operations Continue
Nationwide, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports more than 2 million people have left the country since Jan. 20. The agency said it is on pace to deport nearly 600,000 people by the end of President Donald Trump’s first year back in office.
Food
At Dear Margaret, Everything (Good) Takes Forever, As the Restaurant's Behind-the-Scenes Videos Show
"I will do everything the old-school way even if it takes longer if I think it’s the best way to do it,” says Ryan Brosseau, chef of Dear Margaret, which offers glimpses into the kitchen's process via social media videos.
Mystery
Unforgotten Returns
Sunny and Jess have a new cold case to solve when human remains are found in a marsh.
Arts & Entertainment
Chicago Is Making Holiday Plans. Search Is On for City’s Official Christmas Tree
Applications are now open for the city’s official Christmas tree, which will stand at the center of celebrations in Millennium Park.
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.
