Stories by Meredith Francis

Prior to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a group in Chicago filed a complaint against the CTA that resulted in improved transit access for people with disabilities. 

A former Canaryville Irish saloon on South Halsted Street is jam-packed with connections that reflect several significant moments in Chicago’s history.

WTTW host, writer, and producer Geoffrey Baer has been named the recipient of the University Club of Chicago Cultural Award, joining the likes of Studs Terkel, Roger Ebert, and more.

Growing threats to this funding for PBS stations across the country put access to essential local programming and services at risk. That’s why WTTW is joining the effort on Thursday, March 6 for Protect My Public Media Day.

Women's History Month on WTTW features new programs, including a documentary on the women of World War II, an investigation of England’s first woman monarch, a profile of writer Liz Carpenter, and more. 

It might have been a short month, but there was no shortage of headlines in Chicago and Illinois this month. Test your news knowledge with our monthly news quiz.

A new documentary follows a father and son as they embark on a health journey that involves an ambitious 350-mile bike ride from St. Louis to Chicago in just 4 days. 

In February, you can celebrate Black History Month with a variety of WTTW programming that explores the political, artistic, musical, and other contributions and experiences of Black Americans.

The new year kicked off with a busy month for local news in Chicago. Did you keep up with the headlines? Take our January news quiz to see how much you know.

Your favorite WTTW programs are going head-to-head for the annual Viewer’s Choice Bowl, and it’s up to you to decide the champion.

Take our year-end news quiz to see how much you know about the state and local news headlines from this year.

Ever wonder who keeps WTTW running, so that the latest Ken Burns documentary or America’s Test Kitchen beams straight into your home? Meet Craig Harrison, who recently joined WTTW as the new Vice President, Technology. 

We sat down with Geoffrey Baer to learn more about the making of A Celebration of Hanukkah and what viewers can look forward to.

In a nostalgic Chicago History Museum image Santa, the undeniable star of the show, waves to onlookers in a Christmas parade along State Street.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite baking recipes that we think would add a little something different to your holiday table this year, including twists on old classics and cookies galore.