Extras
Cottonwood Seed Along the Chicago River
An explosion of cottonwood seed, as seen along the Chicago River.
Cottonwood Seed Along the Chicago River
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
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Delivers Farewell Address
Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivers her farewell speech.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Delivers Farewell Address
WTTW News Explains: What Happens After You Flush?
WTTW News explains Chicago's wastewater treatment system.
WTTW News Explains: What Happens After You Flush?
Former IDOC Director on Plans for Pontiac Prison
Rob Jeffreys on issues at Illinois prisons.
Former IDOC Director on Plans for Pontiac Prison
Fox River’s watershed warriors, Gary Swick and Jenni Kempf Schiavone, discuss their work.
Fox River Restoration Efforts
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
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
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
WTTW News Explains: Ranked Choice Voting
WTTW News Explains how ranked choice voting works.
WTTW News Explains: Ranked Choice Voting
Penguins Build Nests at Shedd Aquarium
Penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago begin building nests.
Penguins Build Nests at Shedd Aquarium
Vallas Proposes Environmental 'Report Cards'
Paul Vallas proposes issuing environmental “report cards” to guide permit process.
Vallas Proposes Environmental 'Report Cards'
Vallas Looks to Create 'Robust' Environment Department
Paul Vallas on creating a “robust” Department of the Environment.
Vallas Looks to Create 'Robust' Environment Department
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
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
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
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?
Brookfield Zoo Animals Given Valentine's Day Treats
A Happy Valentine's Day from Brookfield Zoo.
Brookfield Zoo Animals Given Valentine's Day Treats
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
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?
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?
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
Communities of Color See Need for Diverse Therapists
Mental health advocates say there is a need for diverse therapists.
