Stories by Daniel Hautzinger

The 1909 Plan of Chicago recommended the lakefront be public parkland, extensive parks and forest preserves throughout the city, and other proposals that helped make Chicago the city we know today. 

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving airs Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 pm. A Charlie Brown Christmas airs Sunday, December 13 at 6:30 pm.

Maria Tallchief, a half-Osage dancer considered one of the epitomes of American ballet in the twentieth century, was recently honored in a Google Doodle that featured footage from WTTW's archive, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Researchers at places like Northwestern University's Institute for Sustainability and Energy are working on creating liquid fuels using solar technology as well as developing more efficient, inexpensive, flexible solar cells. 

No one is reliably loyal as political careers hit rough patches. Julia considers jumping ship from Dawn, while Peter faces a grilling from his family and others close to him. Investigations into his court case continue, unbeknownst to him. 

Peter ends up in an awkward situation when Maggie decides to spend the night at the pub to have time to process the revelation of a secret about Jamie, and to apologize to Brian for spreading rumors. Alex becomes frantic in his search for his money.

Illinois's solar industry has rapidly expanded in the past few years, but as governmental funding runs out and the COVID-19 pandemic lowers business, the future is looking uncertain. "Without immediate legislation, our company is going to look very, very different next year,” says the CEO of a solar installation company. 

The documentary Chicago at the Crossroad shows how the failure of public housing has contributed to gun violence in the city today. "Your housing will dictate every other aspect of your life, from school to food to violence exposure to your percentage of the possibility of actually committing a crime,” says the producer.

As Thanksgiving approaches and you enjoy fall colors, flavors, and weather, turn your attention to this roasted acorn squash recipe from Milk Street, where squash is balanced by a rich, bright vinaigrette.

In the final episode of COBRA, the crisis nears an inflection point—as do the careers and political survival of Robert and Anna. 

As Peter goes against the party line, he accrues enemies. Charmian seeks evidence to take revenge on Peter, his familial life grows more complicated, and accidents throw everything up in the air. 

Roxie decides to speak with Maggie after Maggie has an awkward encounter with Emil. Alex's desperation deepens and he has a revelation, while something from Peter and Jamie's past blindsides Maggie.

As Robert prepares to negotiate with groups blockading London, fallout from an investigation around his daughter begins to reach him. As the crisis descends further into chaos, Anna's relationship with Edin leads to dangerous places.

While the popular government minister Peter Laurence has just won a libel case, seemingly guaranteeing a bright future in Britain's Conservative Party, there are plenty of other secrets and people that could undermine him.

Kelly and Neil work to resolve the issues in their marriage caused by their sudden windfall while Maggie tries to make amends with Kelly. Peter and Jamie worry about a secret from the past, and Alex gets into deep trouble.