Martin Sorge, a Chicagoan and Great American Baking Show winner, shares a recipe for Chicago Dog Focaccia from his new cookbook, Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest.
Stories by Meredith Francis
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Think you kept up with what was happening around Chicago in July? From a controversial parking meter deal to summer storms, wildfires, and an earthquake, see how well you remember this month’s news.
| Meredith Francis
Summer festival season isn’t over yet. August brings a packed calendar of food events celebrating everything from pierogi and sweet corn to Champagne, fried chicken, and Bloody Marys.
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WTTW spoke to retired astronaut Daniel Tani, who grew up in Lombard, Illinois, and is featured in the new four-part PBS series, Once Upon a Time in Space.
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From the Obama Presidential Center opening to a big Bears announcement, test your knowledge of Chicago's June headlines with our news quiz.
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Here's a list of food events happening in the city and suburbs this July, including long-standing favorites and an inaugural Italian beef festival.
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A new documentary, Becoming Katharine Graham, examines the evolution of the shy socialite who became the influential publisher of The Washington Post.
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Whether you're making a full day of your visit or looking to wander a bit beyond the Obama Presidential Center's campus, here are a few spots around Woodlawn worth exploring.
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As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, WTTW marks the milestone with a wide range of programs exploring the people, events, ideas, and places that have shaped the country's history and continue to define its future.
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How much do you remember from Chicago news this month? Test your knowledge on politics, education, and some unexpected animal arrivals.
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As the weather warms up, Chicago food festival season is also heating up.
| Meredith Francis
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and throughout the month, WTTW will feature a diverse lineup of programming exploring stories of identity, acceptance, struggle, and artistic expression.
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Community-supported agriculture, or CSAs, offers allows customers to get balanced foods directly from farmers. Here's a guide to CSAs serving the Chicago area.
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Summer’s on the horizon and with it comes the return of food festival season.
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How closely did you follow headlines in Chicago this month? Take our April news quiz to find out.
