The writer of Walden has been flattened into a caricature, but Henry David Thoreau was much more than a "prophetic hermit," the directors of the documentary say. 

Kate Warne became the nation’s first female detective when she began working for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in Chicago, and she later played a key role in foiling an apparent assassination plot against president-elect Abraham Lincoln. 

On the eve of his marriage to Mercédès, Edmond is arrested and sent to a notorious prison without trial, the result of a scheme against him by his enemies. 

Jo Forsyte married to advance his family's interests and gave up his passion for art to work for the family firm, which he is due to head, despite his cousin Soames' belief that he is better suited. 

A troubling case involving neglectful, possibly abusive, parents, has Sister Veronica considering a drastic change, while Sister Catherine helps a premature baby's mother and women's liberation fires up. 

The latest lavish historical drama from Masterpiece is here. Here's how to watch it when it premieres on March 22.

Mediterranean food on the river, Basque cuisine meets Chicago, ramen with African flavors, a dessert tasting menu, Korean from the suburbs, and follow-ups from several acclaimed chefs are all on the horizon. 

“To see Lao cuisine in the main grocery aisle,” says a co-founder of Laos to Your House, is “the execution of our mission beyond what we could think.” 

“It's a nice way to get community together, refuel for the next fast, and have a space where we can just be all together,” says Maryam Khan of her iftar pop-up. 

Ferrara and Scafuri bakeries have been serving treats in Little Italy for more than a century, including the special zeppole sold for St. Joseph's Day on March 19. 

“They know that food is meant to be shared,” Sarai Blankenbaker says of her students at Roosevelt High School, who prepare meals for other students every week in a community fridge. 

Chicago loves to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This March, WTTW is celebrating with programming that explores Irish history, culture, music, and storytelling.

As the craft beer scene continues to shrink, Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, two of Chicago’s biggest and most popular breweries, have announced that they are merging.

Every bagpiper in the city must be employed over the weekend leading up to St. Patrick's Day, as the green beer flows and live music and dance enliven restaurants and bars across Chicago. 

It's often said that cooking is an art and baking is a science, so enjoying a baked good on a mathematical "holiday" like Pi Day is apt. We've gathered some Chicago places that can help you indulge.