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“The American Revolution,” a new documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, tells the extraordinary story of the birth of the United States.
Burns and Botstein sat down with WTTW News to discuss their new film.
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Burns and Botstein sat down with WTTW News to discuss their new film.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“The American Revolution,” a new documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, tells the extraordinary story of the birth of the United States.
Burns and Botstein sat down with WTTW News to discuss their new film.
https://to.wttw.com/481PiB7
Burns and Botstein sat down with WTTW News to discuss their new film.
https://to.wttw.com/481PiB7
Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal includes a controversial head tax he hopes will generate $100 million to fund violence prevention and youth employment programs.
The newly appointed DFSS commissioner said the tax serves as another way for corporations to invest in the city.
The newly appointed DFSS commissioner said the tax serves as another way for corporations to invest in the city.
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal includes a controversial head tax he hopes will generate $100 million to fund violence prevention and youth employment programs.
The newly appointed DFSS commissioner said the tax serves as another way for corporations to invest in the city.
The newly appointed DFSS commissioner said the tax serves as another way for corporations to invest in the city.
Most first-time homebuyers in the United States take out 30-year mortgages. Under a new proposal from the Trump administration, they may soon have an even longer loan option.
Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, broke down the proposal.
Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, broke down the proposal.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Most first-time homebuyers in the United States take out 30-year mortgages. Under a new proposal from the Trump administration, they may soon have an even longer loan option.
Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, broke down the proposal.
Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, broke down the proposal.
A recent MIT study found that 95% of firms that adopt generative AI have seen no return on their investment, suggesting that generative AI has not yet reached the capability needed to improve a company overall, let alone replace jobs.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A recent MIT study found that 95% of firms that adopt generative AI have seen no return on their investment, suggesting that generative AI has not yet reached the capability needed to improve a company overall, let alone replace jobs.
https://to.wttw.com/47FCfGI
https://to.wttw.com/47FCfGI
As the city honors Veterans Day, some local veterans are fearful of potential impacts to services amid staffing reductions and other sweeping federal cuts across the government.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As the city honors Veterans Day, some local veterans are fearful of potential impacts to services amid staffing reductions and other sweeping federal cuts across the government.
https://to.wttw.com/47AuNMY
https://to.wttw.com/47AuNMY
State lawmakers have passed a medical-aid-in-dying bill, which now heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk. Opponents say the measure would worsen longstanding health care disparities — particularly for those with disabilities and who live below the poverty line. https://to.wttw.com/3Xn8Pad
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
State lawmakers have passed a medical-aid-in-dying bill, which now heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk. Opponents say the measure would worsen longstanding health care disparities — particularly for those with disabilities and who live below the poverty line. https://to.wttw.com/3Xn8Pad
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration moves ahead with deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration moves ahead with deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.
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https://to.wttw.com/4hYevkG
If aliens visit us thousands of years in the future, what is one object or artifact from American history Ken Burns would show them?
The American Revolution premieres Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app. wttw.com/americanrevolution
The American Revolution premieres Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app. wttw.com/americanrevolution
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If aliens visit us thousands of years in the future, what is one object or artifact from American history Ken Burns would show them?
The American Revolution premieres Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app. wttw.com/americanrevolution
The American Revolution premieres Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app. wttw.com/americanrevolution
Author and historian Jill Lepore’s new book “We The People: A History of the U.S. Constitution” breathes new life into the idea that the Constitution is a living, evolving document.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Author and historian Jill Lepore’s new book “We The People: A History of the U.S. Constitution” breathes new life into the idea that the Constitution is a living, evolving document.
https://to.wttw.com/4olb2ig
https://to.wttw.com/4olb2ig
Illinois lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion transit funding package that they say will keep trains and buses running as federal COVID-19 aid dries up and ridership remains at pre-pandemic levels. https://to.wttw.com/47sQFKc
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Illinois lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion transit funding package that they say will keep trains and buses running as federal COVID-19 aid dries up and ridership remains at pre-pandemic levels. https://to.wttw.com/47sQFKc
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has canceled a Biden-era rule that gave immigrants with work permits an automatic temporary renewal of 540 days.
Advocates told "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday that the move could broaden deportation efforts. https://to.wttw.com/4oT9U5j
Advocates told "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday that the move could broaden deportation efforts. https://to.wttw.com/4oT9U5j
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has canceled a Biden-era rule that gave immigrants with work permits an automatic temporary renewal of 540 days.
Advocates told "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday that the move could broaden deportation efforts. https://to.wttw.com/4oT9U5j
Advocates told "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday that the move could broaden deportation efforts. https://to.wttw.com/4oT9U5j
Republicans and Democrats are in a national fight over congressional seats — and Illinois could get involved.
Ryan Tolley, executive director of advocacy group CHANGE Illinois, said he’s skeptical that a remap in Illinois has enough political backing. https://to.wttw.com/49yMAp1
Ryan Tolley, executive director of advocacy group CHANGE Illinois, said he’s skeptical that a remap in Illinois has enough political backing. https://to.wttw.com/49yMAp1
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Republicans and Democrats are in a national fight over congressional seats — and Illinois could get involved.
Ryan Tolley, executive director of advocacy group CHANGE Illinois, said he’s skeptical that a remap in Illinois has enough political backing. https://to.wttw.com/49yMAp1
Ryan Tolley, executive director of advocacy group CHANGE Illinois, said he’s skeptical that a remap in Illinois has enough political backing. https://to.wttw.com/49yMAp1
Elizabeth Babcock now serves as CEO and president of Adler Planetarium, succeeding longtime President Michelle Larson.
The Chicago-area native spoke to "Chicago Tonight" on how to bring new life to the nearly 100-year-old institution. https://to.wttw.com/4qN7jMc
The Chicago-area native spoke to "Chicago Tonight" on how to bring new life to the nearly 100-year-old institution. https://to.wttw.com/4qN7jMc
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Elizabeth Babcock now serves as CEO and president of Adler Planetarium, succeeding longtime President Michelle Larson.
The Chicago-area native spoke to "Chicago Tonight" on how to bring new life to the nearly 100-year-old institution. https://to.wttw.com/4qN7jMc
The Chicago-area native spoke to "Chicago Tonight" on how to bring new life to the nearly 100-year-old institution. https://to.wttw.com/4qN7jMc
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.
Illinois congressional Democrats joined "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday with their reactions: https://to.wttw.com/4oXmxwp
Illinois congressional Democrats joined "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday with their reactions: https://to.wttw.com/4oXmxwp
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.
Illinois congressional Democrats joined "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday with their reactions: https://to.wttw.com/4oXmxwp
Illinois congressional Democrats joined "Chicago Tonight" on Tuesday with their reactions: https://to.wttw.com/4oXmxwp
The Illinois Department of Insurance has released estimates around what might happen if the subsidies expire and what that could mean for residents who are insured through Affordable Care Act exchange plans.
Here's what to know: https://to.wttw.com/4hVR4bL
Here's what to know: https://to.wttw.com/4hVR4bL
October 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Illinois Department of Insurance has released estimates around what might happen if the subsidies expire and what that could mean for residents who are insured through Affordable Care Act exchange plans.
Here's what to know: https://to.wttw.com/4hVR4bL
Here's what to know: https://to.wttw.com/4hVR4bL
The federal government shutdown hit Day 30 on Thursday — just five days short of the record set back in 2019. And with no deal between Democrats and Republicans in sight, that record looks likely to fall.
https://to.wttw.com/48XAwh2
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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The federal government shutdown hit Day 30 on Thursday — just five days short of the record set back in 2019. And with no deal between Democrats and Republicans in sight, that record looks likely to fall.
https://to.wttw.com/48XAwh2
https://to.wttw.com/48XAwh2
The number of local news deserts in the U.S. — areas with extremely limited access to local news — has jumped to record levels this year amid federal funding cuts to public broadcasting that could worsen the problem, according to a report released Monday.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The number of local news deserts in the U.S. — areas with extremely limited access to local news — has jumped to record levels this year amid federal funding cuts to public broadcasting that could worsen the problem, according to a report released Monday.
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This is the first time in modern history there will be a lapse in SNAP benefits, if Congress fails to pass a budget by Nov. 1.
Nolan Downey, senior director of policy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository says they can't meet the needs that SNAP can. https://to.wttw.com/48OMkC6
Nolan Downey, senior director of policy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository says they can't meet the needs that SNAP can. https://to.wttw.com/48OMkC6
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This is the first time in modern history there will be a lapse in SNAP benefits, if Congress fails to pass a budget by Nov. 1.
Nolan Downey, senior director of policy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository says they can't meet the needs that SNAP can. https://to.wttw.com/48OMkC6
Nolan Downey, senior director of policy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository says they can't meet the needs that SNAP can. https://to.wttw.com/48OMkC6
A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to wear a body camera by Friday, and meet with her every weekday to recap the day's incidents.
heathercherone.bsky.social spoke on what this new order means for immigration enforcement actions going forward. to.wttw.com/4ocvRwh
heathercherone.bsky.social spoke on what this new order means for immigration enforcement actions going forward. to.wttw.com/4ocvRwh
October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to wear a body camera by Friday, and meet with her every weekday to recap the day's incidents.
heathercherone.bsky.social spoke on what this new order means for immigration enforcement actions going forward. to.wttw.com/4ocvRwh
heathercherone.bsky.social spoke on what this new order means for immigration enforcement actions going forward. to.wttw.com/4ocvRwh
Chicago’s faith leaders are speaking out on immigration enforcement after ICE agents shot a Chicago pastor seven times with pepper balls outside the Broadview detention center.
Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
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Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
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October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Chicago’s faith leaders are speaking out on immigration enforcement after ICE agents shot a Chicago pastor seven times with pepper balls outside the Broadview detention center.
Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
https://to.wttw.com/4ntPoXV
Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
https://to.wttw.com/4ntPoXV
What can local police do about aggressive ICE tactics? Not much, experts say.
“States, generally speaking, are not allowed to limit what federal officers do,” DePaul University law professor David Franklin told "Chicago Tonight" on Monday.
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“States, generally speaking, are not allowed to limit what federal officers do,” DePaul University law professor David Franklin told "Chicago Tonight" on Monday.
https://to.wttw.com/3WpcBj5
October 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
What can local police do about aggressive ICE tactics? Not much, experts say.
“States, generally speaking, are not allowed to limit what federal officers do,” DePaul University law professor David Franklin told "Chicago Tonight" on Monday.
https://to.wttw.com/3WpcBj5
“States, generally speaking, are not allowed to limit what federal officers do,” DePaul University law professor David Franklin told "Chicago Tonight" on Monday.
https://to.wttw.com/3WpcBj5