Take our October news quiz to see how much you know from state and local headlines this month.
Stories by Meredith Francis
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| Meredith Francis
November is Native American Heritage Month, and WTTW has programming that honors the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
| Meredith Francis
Snow is a fact of life here in Chicago, and everyone’s got a story. We asked you to share your memories of the city’s snowiest days in connection with Chicago Stories: Legendary Blizzards, and you delivered.
| Meredith Francis
From Rails to Trails explores how a passionate group of activists fought to transform railroad corridors into trails now loved by walkers, runners, and cyclists around the United States.
| Meredith Francis
A new documentary highlights a powerful hedge fund that profits by purchasing struggling papers, selling off their assets, and gutting their newsrooms.
| Meredith Francis
Did you keep up with state and local headlines this month? Take our monthly Chicago news quiz to see how much you know.
| Meredith Francis
There are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the crisp air this October – which is all about the beverages.
| Meredith Francis
Chicago bartender Nick DiBona found an unexpected career twist when he began hand modeling for the food and beverage industry.
| Meredith Francis
Explore WTTW programming that celebrates the contributions of Latinos to history, culture, cuisine, and more.
| Meredith Francis
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.
