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Cottonwood Seed Along the Chicago River

An explosion of cottonwood seed, as seen along the Chicago River.

Cottonwood Seed Along the Chicago River

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Security Footage Shows Post Office Burglary Suspects

Security footage of a post office burglary at the Thompson Center.

Security Footage Shows Post Office Burglary Suspects

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Delivers Farewell Address

Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivers her farewell speech.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Delivers Farewell Address

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WTTW News Explains: What Happens After You Flush?

WTTW News explains Chicago's wastewater treatment system.

WTTW News Explains: What Happens After You Flush?

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Former IDOC Director on Plans for Pontiac Prison

Rob Jeffreys on issues at Illinois prisons.

Former IDOC Director on Plans for Pontiac Prison

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Fox River Restoration Efforts

Fox River’s watershed warriors, Gary Swick and Jenni Kempf Schiavone, discuss their work.

Fox River Restoration Efforts

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Lion Cubs Make Their Public Debut at Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo's African lion cubs make their public debut.

Lion Cubs Make Their Public Debut at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Artist Samuel Lewis Details Ancestor's Heroic Story

Samuel Lewis details the heroic story of a ancestor with the use of a crankie puppet.

Artist Samuel Lewis Details Ancestor's Heroic Story

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Artist Erol Harris Details His Studio Practice

Erol Harris details his studio practice in creating the piece for Boil, Toil + Trouble.

Artist Erol Harris Details His Studio Practice

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WTTW News Explains: Ranked Choice Voting

WTTW News Explains how ranked choice voting works.

WTTW News Explains: Ranked Choice Voting

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Penguins Build Nests at Shedd Aquarium

Penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago begin building nests.

Penguins Build Nests at Shedd Aquarium

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Vallas Proposes Environmental 'Report Cards'

Paul Vallas proposes issuing environmental “report cards” to guide permit process.

Vallas Proposes Environmental 'Report Cards'

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Vallas Looks to Create 'Robust' Environment Department

Paul Vallas on creating a “robust” Department of the Environment.

Vallas Looks to Create 'Robust' Environment Department

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Johnson Wants to Integrate Climate Goals Into Larger Plans

Brandon Johnson on integrating climate goals into the broader conversation.

Johnson Wants to Integrate Climate Goals Into Larger Plans

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Johnson on His Green New Deal for Chicago

Brandon Johnson on his Green New Deal for Chicago.

Johnson on His Green New Deal for Chicago

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Look Inside Paleontologist Neil Shubin's Work

University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin is gearing up for his next expedition.

Look Inside Paleontologist Neil Shubin's Work

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WTTW News Explains: How Did Chicago Get Its Shape?

WTTW News Explains how the city of Chicago got its shape.

WTTW News Explains: How Did Chicago Get Its Shape?

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Brookfield Zoo Animals Given Valentine's Day Treats

A Happy Valentine's Day from Brookfield Zoo.

Brookfield Zoo Animals Given Valentine's Day Treats

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Public Speaker Removed from City Council Meeting

Sean Estelle speaks at the Feb. 1, 2023, Chicago City Council meeting.

Public Speaker Removed from City Council Meeting

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WTTW News Explains: How Does Lake Effect Snow Work?

A look at how lake effect snow works in the Chicago area.

WTTW News Explains: How Does Lake Effect Snow Work?

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WTTW News Explains: What Is Chicago's Street Grid System?

When it comes to directions in Chicago, you just need to know the grid.

WTTW News Explains: What Is Chicago's Street Grid System?

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More Chicago Families Turning to Private, Charter Schools

A number of Chicago parents are sending their kids to private or charter schools.

More Chicago Families Turning to Private, Charter Schools

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Communities of Color See Need for Diverse Therapists

Mental health advocates say there is a need for diverse therapists.

Communities of Color See Need for Diverse Therapists

Video thumbnail: Chicago Tonight Lincoln Park Zoo Lion Expecting Cub

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Lincoln Park Zoo Lion Expecting Cub

A lion at Lincoln Park Zoo is expecting.

Lincoln Park Zoo Lion Expecting Cub