Extras
This week’s installment of our new summer series goes deep on Chicago’s odorous namesake.
Deep Frydays: Ramp It Up
Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Full Interview
Mayor Lori Lightfoot sits down for an interview Monday, June 10, 2019 with Paris Schutz.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Full Interview
Web Extra: Riff Brothers Choreography Revival
Dancers Jenai Cutcher and Heather Brown perform a Riff Brothers routine on May 18, 2019.
Web Extra: Riff Brothers Choreography Revival
Web Extra: Novelty Golf on ‘Wild Chicago’
Novelty Golf is featured in this 1992 edition of the WTTW program “Wild Chicago.”
Web Extra: Novelty Golf on ‘Wild Chicago’
Web Extra: Dorothy Olson Pauletti at Palmer House
102-year-old Dorothy Olson Pauletti returns to The Empire Room for a special celebration.
Web Extra: Dorothy Olson Pauletti at Palmer House
Web Extra: Joe Swanberg on ‘Easy’
Chicago-based writer and director Joe Swanberg talks with Paris Schutz.
Web Extra: Joe Swanberg on ‘Easy’
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Speaks at City Club of Chicago
The U.S. presidential candidate speaks at the City Club of Chicago on Thursday, May 16.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Speaks at City Club of Chicago
Web Extra: ‘West Side Story’ Cast Performs ‘Somewhere’
A performance by Mikaela Bennett, who plays Maria in Lyric Opera’s “West Side Story.”
Web Extra: ‘West Side Story’ Cast Performs ‘Somewhere’
Web Extra: ‘West Side Story’ Cast Performs ‘Cool’
Brett Thiele sings “Cool” with Bill Billingham on piano.
Web Extra: ‘West Side Story’ Cast Performs ‘Cool’
In 1979 WTTW aired this documentary made by Kelvyn Park High School students.
Documentary: ‘As We See It’
John Callaway Interviews: Ted Hesburgh
John Callaway interviews University of Notre Dame President Ted Hersburgh on March 9, 1978
John Callaway Interviews: Ted Hesburgh
First ‘Chicago Tonight’ Episode
John Callaway interviews Mayor Harold Washington on the first episode of Chicago Tonight.
First ‘Chicago Tonight’ Episode
Choreographer Andrea Walker on Working with Coldplay
Andrea Walker talks about the surprising inspiration he found when working with Coldplay.
Choreographer Andrea Walker on Working with Coldplay
Gov. Pritzker Recounts His First 100 Days
Amanda Vinicky interviews Gov. Pritzker about his first 100 days in office.
Gov. Pritzker Recounts His First 100 Days
CPS Teacher Charged With Battery
A Chicago elementary teacher has been arrested and removed from her West Side school.
CPS Teacher Charged With Battery
Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot Interview
In a runoff election Tuesday, Lori Lightfoot won the race for mayor by a landslide.
Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot Interview
Renée Fleming: The Diva and Her Gowns
High-end designers have always been eager to dress the glamorous soprano.
Renée Fleming: The Diva and Her Gowns
The Choice for Mayor 2019: Lori Lightfoot
An in-depth look at the former federal prosecutor running for mayor of Chicago.
The Choice for Mayor 2019: Lori Lightfoot
The Choice for Mayor 2019: Toni Preckwinkle
An in-depth look at the Cook County Board president running for mayor of Chicago.
The Choice for Mayor 2019: Toni Preckwinkle
Renée Fleming Reflects on 25 Years with Lyric Opera
One of the world’s most renowned opera singers is marking a landmark anniversary.
Renée Fleming Reflects on 25 Years with Lyric Opera
Transgender Chicagoan Reunites with Christian Cousin
WTTW captures a family reunion between two cousins.
Transgender Chicagoan Reunites with Christian Cousin
Tiffany Van Dyke Speaks to Media After Reported Beating
The wife of former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke speaks to the press.
Tiffany Van Dyke Speaks to Media After Reported Beating
Ald. Ed Burke Accused of Electioneering
A cellphone video shows Ald. Ed Burke handing out shoulder bags at a polling place.
Ald. Ed Burke Accused of Electioneering
Randy Duncan: “Love in Four Acts”
In 1994, Randy Duncan was featured in a WTTW program called “Love in Four Acts.”