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City Council Fails to Override Mayor’s Veto of Plan to Require 30 City Council Votes to Take on New Debt

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City Council Fails to Override Mayor’s Veto of Plan to Require 30 City Council Votes to Take on New Debt

The Chicago City Council failed by one vote Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon… Read More

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Bergerac

A member of one of Jersey's wealthiest families is murdered but patriarch Arthur Wakefield is keeping his cards close to his chest. A man from Bergerac's past surfaces to make a shocking accusation. Is Bergerac up to the job?

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Chicago Stories: Fall 2026

New season includes: Chicago’s World’s Fair of 1893, Toy Town, Skyscrapers, and Home of the Irish.

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A First Look at Season Two of The Forsytes

Ann continues to preside over the fractious Forsytes family in a second season of the historical drama.

Chicago Stories

The Iconic Toys and Games Created in Chicago

For more than a century, Chicago has shaped the way generations of children have played. 

For parents

No-Sew Elinor Costume

Elinor is a sweet and curious bunny rabbit who goes on scientific adventures with her friends. 

Rush University Medical Center, located at 1620 W. Harrison St. Chicago. (Eunice Alpasan / WTTW News)

Health

Rush and Endeavor Health Announce Plans to Merge Hospital Systems

The combined health systems, if approved, would operate under the Rush name, according to an announcement. 

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Architecture

A History of Chicago Architecture with the Humble Brick as Guide

In the book Fire and Clay, Brick of Chicago's Will Quam tracks the history of architecture through the endlessly varied brick.

A purple Beanie Baby sits on a lilac background

Chicago Stories

Beanie Baby Mania Began in Chicago

What began as a line of stuffed animals from a suburban Chicago company became one of the biggest toy crazes of all time.

A black and white photo from 1971 picturing six men standing or sitting near a doorway stoop on a sidewalk

Arts & Entertainment

New Photography Exhibition Documents Puerto Rican Life in Chicago

Photographer Carlos Flores has spent decades documenting the people, struggles and everyday moments that shaped Puerto Rican life in Chicago.

"Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" by Kenard Pak

For parents

13 Children’s Books for Celebrating Fall

Cooler weather, pumpkins, colorful leaves everywhere. A new season has arrived, and it’s my favorite! When fall comes around, my kids and I like to play in piles of leaves, go to the pumpkin patch, and get ready for a new school year. As we say goodbye to summer, let’s share the wonders of autumn with these 13 fall-themed children’s books.
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