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Now Playing at a Courthouse Downtown: PBS KIDS' "Arthur"
An episode of Arthur will play in a new playroom for the children of families attending naturalization ceremonies to become U.S. citizens at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse downtown.
From the Archive: Caroll Spinney, Big Bird's Performer
Caroll Spinney, who performed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street for almost 50 years, died at the age of 85 on Sunday. Revisit a 2003 interview with him on Chicago Tonight where he tells memorable stories, like the time he got in an argument with Mister Rogers.
A Look Ahead at PBS's 2020 Programming
January often has the worst weather of the year, but luckily there are plenty of exciting shows to keep you busy at home, from new dramas to eye-catching food and travel shows, informative documentaries to the return of some favorite series.
Clifford Makes His Big Return to PBS KIDS
Clifford the Big Red Dog and his pal Emily Elizabeth are returning to PBS KIDS for more larger-than-life adventures with new animation, songs, and more.
The CTA Holiday Fleet is Here
Don't miss your chance to ride on the bus or train in the CTA's Holiday Fleet, which brings Santa around the city over the next month.
What to Watch in December
There's a wide variety of holiday specials as the end of the year approaches, covering everything from the history of Hanukkah to Christmas songs to Tudor feasting to the importance of nature. Find our December highlights here.
‘Tis the Season: 10 (And More!) Things to Do for the Holidays in Chicago
It already feels like winter in Chicago, so it’s time to break out the mittens, lace up the skates, and fill your mug with hot cocoa—though not necessarily in that order. Here are just some of the things you can do around Chicagoland this holiday season.
The Chicago Area Publishing Company That Discovers Overlooked Talent
Since the Chicago area is not a publishing hub, Agate Publishing is easy to overlook. But its location outside a hub of the industry lets it find overlooked talent: it published the debut novels of Jesmyn Ward and Kiese Laymon, and has a current National Book Award contender in Burn the Place.
Five Ideas That Can Change the Conversation About Gun Violence
Though the number of Chicagoans killed by gun violence has declined in the past two years, the persistent problem is still a reality for many of the city’s residents. WTTW’s new digital series, FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence, examines gun violence from the perspective of five people who have experienced its effects.
Using Storytelling to Build Empathy for People Affected by Gun Violence
"I really believe in the power of storytelling," says the director and producer of WTTW's new digital series FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence, which tells the stories of five people whose lives have been upended by gun violence.
A New PBS Show That Lets Kids Learn from the Example of Historical Heroes
In Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, the main characters meet historical figures as children and learn from the values that they model to help surmount their own issues. “We all have these qualities that these historical figures had," says the illustrator behind the series.
'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 4 Episode 6
As the ware creeps ever closer to Corfu, the Durrells decide to put on a play in celebration of their time there and begin to close up the chapters of their lives that they have enjoyed there, in the series finale of The Durrells in Corfu.
What to Watch in November
From a reunion of some Downton Abbey team members to a shocking case of long-term fraud that robbed a tiny Illinois town of necessary expenses and an exciting special celebrating the anniversary of a stalwart show, find our highlights for November.
'Sesame Street' Brings Back Classic Characters, Songs, and Guests for a 50th Anniversary Special
Next month, Sesame Street launches its 50th season with a grand celebration hosted by Joseph Gordon Levitt that features classic segments and songs, old cast members and puppeteers, and celebrities from Whoopi Goldberg to Itzhak Perlman.
WTTW at the Chicago Humanities Festival 2019
The Chicago Humanities Festival is an ideal series of events for PBS viewers: authors and speakers both popular and academic, wide-ranging topics, both serious and light-hearted discussions. Here's a rundown of the several programs with connections to WTTW.
