Black History Month brings a myriad of engaging programs that tell the stories of Black history, arts, culture, and more.
Stories by Meredith Francis
| Meredith Francis
Plenty of news came out of Springfield and Chicago’s City Hall in January. Did you keep up with the headlines? Take our January news quiz.
| Meredith Francis
A new documentary follows the reparations debate in Evanston, which became the first town in the country to pass an official government reparations program for Black residents. The filmmakers share the challenges in making the film, as well as its optimistic message about making change happen on a local level.
| Meredith Francis
Hoppy beers and a love for all things Chicago history and food have inspired the owners of Hop Butcher for the World. The brewery recently opened a new brewery, taproom, and store in Lincoln Square.
| Meredith Francis
Katherine Duncan of Logan Square's Katherine Anne Confections has started to think about chocolate in the same way that people think about wine. She shares her tips for making a decadent hot chocolate in your own kitchen.
| Meredith Francis
The most-read stories of the year on Playlist cover food, drama, and history with a dash of nostalgia mixed in. Revisit those stories.
| Meredith Francis
Take a look back at Chicago’s headlines with our year-end news quiz.
| Meredith Francis
A new POV documentary Let the Little Light Shine shows the battle to save the National Teachers Academy from being transitioned into a new high school as the South Loop neighborhood grows and changes. Kevin Shaw, the film's director and producer, discusses how issues like race, class, and gentrification emerge from the story in which average citizens become activists in their community.
| Meredith Francis
Take a look back at a Marshall Field's Christmas window display from 1943, and discover the history of the displays.
| Meredith Francis
The holidays have arrived in Chicago. We break down a handful of Chicago holiday events by light shows, activities, and Christmas markets.
| Meredith Francis
Thanksgiving is almost here. We've compiled a list of recipes that could make a great addition to your Thanksgiving table.
| Meredith Francis
Executive editor Elle Simone Scott of America's Test Kitchen recently visited WTTW for a demonstration on how to elevate boards. She discusses the new cookbook and offers tips on how to make charceuterie, crudites, and other creative boards for your next gathering—or even just for a family dinner.
| Meredith Francis
On November 7, 1837, an abolitionist named Elijah Parish Lovejoy was killed by a pro-slavery mob in Alton, Illinois.
| Meredith Francis
Are You Caught Up With October’s Chicago Headlines? Take Our October News Quiz.
| Meredith Francis
An eerie sculpture near the grave of an early Chicago settler at Graceland Cemetery comes with a spooky legend.
