Explore WTTW programming that celebrates the contributions of Latinos to history, culture, cuisine, and more.
Stories by Meredith Francis
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A new half-hour documentary hosted by Chicago Tonight anchor Brandis Friedman explores the history, misconceptions, and future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, commonly called HBCUs.
| Meredith Francis
Do you have a burning question for Ken Burns? Let us know, and we’ll ask him when he’s in town next month ahead of the premiere of The American Revolution!
| Meredith Francis
Think you’ve been keeping up with the latest Chicago headlines? See how closely you were paying attention with our August news quiz.
| Meredith Francis
As Chicago summer makes way for autumn, there are still plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the weather with food festivals in Chicago and the suburbs.
| Meredith Francis
In what would one day become Illinois, a smaller theater of war called the Illinois Campaign would push the fight for independence deep into the interior of the young country.
| Meredith Francis
Revisit some of the moments from PBS kids shows that have stuck with us, shaping conversations about ourselves and others along the way.
| Meredith Francis
In a Chicago History Museum image, astronauts John Swigert, left, and James Lovell, wave to a crowd that gathered downtown for a parade following the Apollo 13 mission. Lovell, who lived in Lake Forest, died on August 7 at age 97.
| Meredith Francis
Two beloved characters who have grown out of Fred Rogers’ legacy will meet for the first time in a special crossover episode of Donkey Hodie.
| Meredith Francis
Did you keep up with local news in July? Take our monthly news quiz now to test your knowledge of the latest headlines in Chicago.
| Meredith Francis
If you’re a Chicago area foodie, August could be a busy month for you. This month’s food events include festivals that celebrate garlic, corn, lobster, vegetables, Bloody Marys, and more. What a combination!
| Meredith Francis
July is always a busy month for Chicago area food festivals. Check out our round-up.
| Meredith Francis
Did you keep up with the headlines in June? Take our monthly news quiz.
| Meredith Francis
Stream A Conversation with Bill Moyers, in which he discusses his long and fascinating career. Moyers died on June 26 at age 91.
| Meredith Francis
Alpana Singh, restaurateur, retired master sommelier, and former Check, Please! host, makes an appearance on the new season of The Bear.
