Stories by Meredith Francis

A historic election. A high-profile state Supreme Court decision. A celebrity look-alike contest. It was just another month in Chicago. Did you keep up with the news? Take our November news quiz. 

The holidays are here, and WTTW is here to help get you in the festive spirit with a line-up of holiday programming.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so we're sharing some recipes that might be something a little different to add to your menu this year. 

Many light festivals kick off in mid-November and run through early January. Explore our round-up of light shows around Chicago.

November is Native American Heritage Month, and WTTW has programming that honors the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Did you keep up with the headlines in Chicago and the rest of the state this month? Take our October news quiz to see how much you know.

As part of Chicago Stories: Amusement Parks, we asked our audience to share memories of the city’s amusement parks, and they delivered, focusing on Riverview Park in particular and the fond – and occasionally thrilling – moments from the bygone park. 

"Chicago Lore(s)" tells the story of José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, the leader of the influential Young Lords Organization, which formed in the 1960s to fight against displacement in Lincoln Park.

While summer festival season winds down, there are still a handful of fall food festivities to savor this October before winter sets in, with wine and beer taking center stage. 

Do you follow local news in Chicago? Take our monthly news quiz to see how many headlines you kept up with in September.

Discover WTTW's programming that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, starting September 15.

As summer transitions to fall, there are still plenty of opportunities to get outside for food festivals in Chicago and the suburbs. Taste of Chicago returns in September. Plus, there are several Oktoberfest celebrations across the area this month. 

With the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this month, there was a lot of news to keep up with. Test your knowledge of this month’s headlines in and around Chicago with our monthly news quiz.

As Chicago gears up to host the Democratic National Convention, take a look back at a few historical images that document three previous DNCs held in the city.

The news kept coming this month. From major political stories to updates on the piping plovers at Montrose Beach, there was a lot to follow. Test your knowledge of July’s headlines in Chicago and the rest of the state with our monthly news quiz.