Stories by Meredith Francis

Explore our list of the 2024 farmers markets located in Chicago’s suburbs, many of which begin in May and June. 

The 2024 farmers market season is now under way, with more than two dozen neighborhood markets across Chicago offering fresh produce and a variety of other goods. Explore our list and a map to find one near you.

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? Answer these questions and more in our April news quiz.

The sun is shining in Chicago again, and another bustling summer full of food festivals has arrived. 

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

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month this May on WTTW with a wide array of programming that explores stories of friendship, survival, and even tales from the wild west.

In a digital exclusive video from his latest special, Chicago Mysteries, Geoffrey Baer took a very tentative sip of Malört, the infamous Swedish wormwood liqueur that Chicagoans love to hate. We asked our readers how they would describe the bitter beverage.

In a Chicago History Museum photo, people view the eclipse from the Adler Planetarium on February 26, 1979. 

How did a ballot initiative fare in the March primary? What's the new opening date for the Obama Presidential Center? And how many bald eagle nests are being monitored in Will County? Test your knowledge of headlines across Chicago and the rest of the state this month. 

With another month behind us, take a look back at the headlines in Chicago and see how much local news you know with our February news quiz.

March is Women’s History Month, and WTTW is celebrating with programming that highlights the achievements women have made in politics, civil rights, art, literature, science, and more. 

A new American Experience documentary, Fly With Me, tells the stories of the young women who became flight attendants who fought for workplace, gender, and racial equality. WTTW spoke to Casey Grant, who was among the first Black flight attendants for Delta Airlines and is featured in the documentary.

Chicago kicked off 2024 with plenty of news. Did you keep up with the top stories? Take our monthly news quiz now to test your knowledge of Chicago politics, culture, sports, business, and more. 

Celebrate Black History Month this year on WTTW with a wide variety of programming that explores the political, artistic, musical, and other contributions and experiences of Black Americans. 

Chicago has a long history as the center of pinball manufacturing. Zachary Sharpe, who works at Stern Pinball and comes from a decorated, competitive pinball family, talks about the game's history in the city and why it's still loved today.