Stories by Meredith Francis

From the Obama Presidential Center opening to a big Bears announcement, test your knowledge of Chicago's June headlines with our news quiz.

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.

A new documentary, Becoming Katharine Graham, examines the evolution of the shy socialite who became the influential publisher of The Washington Post.

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.

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.

How much do you remember from Chicago news this month? Test your knowledge on politics, education, and some unexpected animal arrivals.

As the weather warms up, Chicago food festival season is also heating up.

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.

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.

Summer’s on the horizon and with it comes the return of food festival season. 

How closely did you follow headlines in Chicago this month? Take our April news quiz to find out.

This May, join WTTW in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of compelling programs.

This May, WTTW marks Jewish American Heritage Month with four new programs that explore the richness and diversity of Jewish life and culture.

Looking for a farmers market near you? There are dozens of neighborhood markets across Chicago and the suburbs. Check out our guide and map.

A new Frontline documentary, Caught in the Crackdown, examines the arrests, violence, and protests that followed federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis.