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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 war 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.
Where to Go During Open House Chicago 2019
On October 19 and 20, you have the chance to peek behind those facades you’ve always wondered about, during Open House Chicago, when more than 350 locations open their doors to the public. It's hard to choose from so much variety, so we chose some highlights.
What It's Like to Undergo and Uncover Government Surveillance
Assia Boundaoui's tight-knit Muslim community in a southwestern suburb of Chicago has long suspected they have been under government surveillance. Boundaoui sets off to confirm their fears and win transparency from the FBI in The Feeling of Being Watched. We spoke to her about the film and surveillance.
A New WTTW Digital Series on Gun Violence
FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence, a new WTTW digital series, follows the stories of the real people behind the statistics of gun violence in Chicago who are living with the repercussions and the psychological trauma it leaves behind.
Our Programming Highlights for Polish Heritage Month
October is Polish Heritage Month, the perfect time to celebrate the influential and vibrant community of Poles in Chicago, which is often touted as the city with the largest Polish population outside Poland. Here are some of our highlights in honor of Polish Heritage Month.
What to Watch in October
From a series exploring how animals make their lives amongst humans in and around major cities to a new PBS show looking at the stories behind the headlines and a fascinating documentary about surrogacy in an unlikely place, here are our October highlights.
A New Series Exploring the Cultural Connections That Make Music
A new Great Performances series explores the broader culture classical music fits into, from the architecture it was played in to the dance, fashion, landscape, and food that help explain it. Learn more about the globetrotting Now Hear This.
The Celebrities Who Made Their Way to Sesame Street
Leaders, actors, musicians, and athletes have all made their way to Sesame Street to offer up some teachable moments, as well as some plain fun ones. Big names like James Earl Jones, Johnny Cash, and Michelle Obama have all joined the gang to lend their talent.
