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Chicago Has Spent at Least $225M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits, Just 6 Months Into the Year
The city’s 2026 budget set aside just $82.5 million for police misconduct… Read More
Politics
Chicago City Council Votes 33-15 to Reject Ban on ‘Sweepstakes’ Machines
Approximately 7,000 unpermitted sweepstakes machines operate in all kinds of… Read More
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - The Fabric of America
Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans.
Thursday at 8:30 pm
For parents
Making Father's Day About Real Fatherhood
Father’s Day is a day of love, joy and a celebration of what it means to be a father. How best can we celebrate fathers and honor all caregivers?
Politics
Cook County Faces $550M Budget Shortfall in 2027 as Officials Prepare to Consider ‘Belt Tightening Measures’
Cook County is facing a projected $550.7 million budget shortfall in 2027, according to a mid-year forecast.
Highlights
Celebrate America at 250 with These Shows on WTTW
As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, WTTW and PBS are marking this milestone with a wide variety of programs that celebrate U.S. history and culture.
Recap & Stream
Patience Is Back with More Mysteries
There's a second season of Patience with a new detective inspector who causes problems for Patience.
Arts & Entertainment
‘Antigone’ and the Symphony: 4 Arts Picks for Your Holiday Weekend
Whether you have work off or you have to clock in, there’s still a beautiful forecast on the horizon for Chicago.
For parents
Learn and Play with Water
Enjoying bath time can be hit or miss, but playing with water is a fun activity for most children. Water play is a sensory activity, allowing children to learn through their senses, which can also be a calming process for some children.
