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Stories by Meredith Francis

| Meredith Francis
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. 
| Meredith Francis
We sat down with Geoffrey Baer to learn more about the making of A Celebration of Hanukkah and what viewers can look forward to.
| Meredith Francis
In a nostalgic Chicago History Museum image Santa, the undeniable star of the show, waves to onlookers in a Christmas parade along State Street.
| Meredith Francis
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.
| 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. 
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The holidays are here, and WTTW is here to help get you in the festive spirit with a line-up of holiday programming.
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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. 
| Meredith Francis
Many light festivals kick off in mid-November and run through early January. Explore our round-up of light shows around Chicago.
| Meredith Francis
November is Native American Heritage Month, and WTTW has programming that honors the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
| Meredith Francis
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.
| Meredith Francis
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. 
| Meredith Francis
"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.
| Meredith Francis
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. 
| Meredith Francis
Do you follow local news in Chicago? Take our monthly news quiz to see how many headlines you kept up with in September.
| Meredith Francis
Discover WTTW's programming that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, starting September 15.