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This ‘Wicked Cool’ Half-Female, Half-Male Bird Landed in Suburban Chicago — Offering a Rare Glimpse Into One of Nature’s Strangest Phenomena
“I had a better chance of photographing a unicorn,” Luke Dahlberg said of… Read More
Crime & Law
Despite ‘Mistakes,’ Chicago’s US Attorney Says No Need for Special Prosecutor to Investigate ‘Broadview Six’ Case
Chicago’s top federal prosecutor acknowledged “mistakes were made” in the… Read More
tonight
Nature - Big Little Journeys: Bloodlines
In Madagascar, a match-stick sized chameleon goes on an epic journey to find a mate and lay eggs before it's too late. A water vole in the Scottish Highlands swims a lake, climbs a waterfall and scales a mountain to find a place to raise her pups.
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The Portrait of a Lady Is Coming to Masterpiece
Henry James' classic novel is receiving its first new adaptation in decades, starring Jim Sturgess, Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, and more.
food
A Recipe for Chicago Dog Focaccia
Martin Sorge, a Chicagoan and Great American Baking Show winner, shares a recipe from Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest.
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What to Watch in August
A new science series looks at surprising possible solutions to the world's crises while American Masters celebrates the transcendental poet Mary Oliver.
For parents
Preparing Your Child for Preschool
If, like me, you’re stressed about what milestones your child needs to hit before preschool, here’s your permission to stop worrying.
Politics
Who Is Running, or Thinking About Running, to Become Chicago’s Next Mayor
Chicago’s next mayoral election is less than a year away and the list of candidates — and those considering a run — is growing ever larger. Here’s who is in so far.
Food
Joe Fontelera of Boonie's Shares His Neighborhood Favorites
Fontelera, a Chicago native, chose favorite spots to eat and drink near his North Center Filipino restaurant, Boonie's.
Recap & Stream
Downton Abbey Returns
Downton Abbey is once again available to stream by WTTW Passport members, and airing Sunday nights on WTTW.
Education
Illinois Offers Temporary Sales Tax Reduction on Back-to-School Shopping
The state sales tax will be reduced from 6.25% to 1.25% from Aug. 7-16, 2026, and local sales taxes will still apply. School supplies, as well as clothing and shoes under $125, are eligible for the lower tax rate.
For parents
11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s a basic need of being human! By teaching your child simple acts of self-care and including nurturing routines into your family life, you can show that taking care of ourselves, and each other, is important. Creating healthy habits of rest at a young age empowers kids to continue to be resilient in all life brings. What a gift to give your kids!
