Politics

Lowering Chicago Speed Limit to 25 MPH Could Drastically Reduce Deaths and Injuries, Supporters Say

After decades of decline, traffic fatalities have been climbing nationwide... Read More

Ancient dwellings.

Tonight

Making North America: Human

From Ice Age to oil boom, discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent. How did we turn rocks into riches? And what catastrophic natural disasters could threaten the civilization we've built?

culture

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and WTTW has a variety of programming to celebrate. 

Asian-American family.

American Experience

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The dramatic and inspiring story of ordinary women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families.

Illustration of child playing near a waste dump

playlist

Burnt Tires and Bug Spray

In a digital exclusive video from his latest special, Chicago Mysteries, Geoffrey Baer took a very tentative sip of Malört.

Geoffrey Baer tasting Malört

For parents

Great Picture Books About Grandparents

Grandparents can play a big role in children’s lives. They can share advice, and adventures, and pass on family traditions, too!   

A boy and his grandpa.
A group of student protestors sitting on a lawn at Northwestern University

Crime & Law

Amid Ongoing Campus Protests, Northwestern Students Discuss the Line Between Free Speech and Safety

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at college campuses across the U.S. after being inspired by demonstrators at Columbia University. As May commencement ceremonies near, administrators face added pressure to clear protesters.

The skyline of Chicago from the south, including the lakefront and Soldier Field

News

Test Your Knowledge of April’s Headlines with Our Chicago News Quiz

What was the voter turnout in the March primary? Where will the Bears’ new stadium be? And what percentage of the solar eclipse did the Chicago area see? 

Trixie, Nancy, and midwife pupils smile while riding bikes

Recap & Stream

Call the Midwife is Back

In a new season, a new set of midwife pupils arrives in Poplar as Cyril, Fred, and the nurses all continue to help patients of all sorts.

The facade of the Chicago Teachers Union Center

Education

Bargaining Underway as CPS, CTU Work Toward New Teachers Contract

Officials from the union and Chicago Public Schools began talks this week as the sides work to secure the first new teachers contract since former CTU organizer and educator Brandon Johnson was elected mayor.

Child with Papel Picado

For parents

Make Your Own Colorful Papel Picado

In “Rosie’s Rules,” when Rosie Fuentes and her family get together for a party, you might notice bright, colorful banners hanging around their home. These banners are made with papel picado, a traditional Mexican folk art in which images or patterns are cut out of tissue paper. These banners adorn celebrations all over Mexico, including weddings, birthdays, holidays, and parties of all kinds.

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

Enter to Win

Enter to Win the Grand Prize!

The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek sports a rugged exterior and stylish interior design, along with enhanced performance, safety, and in-vehicle technology. With ample cargo and passenger space and a stiffer chassis, it delivers a fun, comfortable driving experience, on road or off. If you love adventure, you’ll find it in a Crosstrek. Enter the WTTW 2024 Great Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes today!

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