Stephanie Alison Walker’s new play serves as a chilling reminder of a particularly horrific period in Argentina’s history when, from 1976 to 1983, that nation was under the thumb of a brutal military dictatorship.
Police Treating Jussie Smollett as ‘Suspect’ in Criminal Investigation
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is now being investigated for filing a false police report, a Class 4 felony punishable by one to three years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000. But no charges have been filed.
In ‘The Abuelas,’ a Chilling Episode in Argentina’s History Washes Up on Lake Shore Drive
Feb 20, 2019 |
Longtime North Side Electronic Repair Shop Struggling to Stay Afloat
Feb 20, 2019 |
For almost 50 years, 20th Century TV and Stereo has repaired stereos, tape decks, VCRs and more. But the mom and pop shop is fighting to remain relevant as technology continues to evolve.
Officials React to Pritzker’s State Budget Address
Feb 20, 2019 |
State and local politicians and officials weigh in on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first state budget address.
Don’t Want Kids? New Chicago Startup Helps Provide Free Birth Control
Feb 20, 2019 |
A new Chicago startup called Juno4Me connects women with free birth control from reputable health care providers.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 21-24
Feb 20, 2019 |
Blooming orchids, an outdoor beer fest and a massive bike ride usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Pritzker to Unveil State Budget Proposal, Facing $3B Deficit
Feb 20, 2019 |
Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveils his first annual budget proposal amid an estimated $3.2 billion deficit and billions more in unpaid bills. Watch the address and get complete coverage throughout the day.
Kim Foxx Recuses Herself from Jussie Smollett Case
Feb 20, 2019 |
Chicago's top prosecutor recused herself from the investigation into the attack reported by “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett shortly after police requested another interview with the actor.
Mayoral Candidates Play Nice in Final WTTW Forum
Feb 19, 2019 |
If the mayoral candidate forum Monday was punctuated by testy exchanges between Susana Mendoza and Bill Daley, Tuesday’s crew of five candidates – moderated by Carol Marin – kept it mostly civil.
Mayoral Candidate Forum: Chico, Enyia, Ford, Lightfoot, McCarthy
Feb 19, 2019 |
Join us Tuesday at 7 p.m. for our third and final mayoral candidate forum, moderated by Carol Marin. Watch on WTTW11 or live on Facebook and YouTube.
Controversial Lincoln Yards TIF Moves Forward
Feb 19, 2019 |
An obscure city commission voted Tuesday to approve a $900 million tax increment financing district that will help fund infrastructure upgrades for the proposed $6 billion Lincoln Yards development.
At Lyric, a ‘La Traviata’ of Great Intimacy Amid the Social Whirl of Paris
Feb 19, 2019 |
The beauty of this production goes beyond the absolute glory of Giuseppe Verdi’s impassioned, vocally demanding score. And while the voices are uniformly superb, so is the almost conversational style of acting.
T. Rex Check: Sue’s Arm, Leg Bones Examined in Attempt to Diagnose Past Injuries
Feb 19, 2019 |
What can CT scans tell us about the diseases or injuries Sue the T. Rex might have had? Scientists are hoping to determine just that, but needed to remove several bones Tuesday for testing.
Judge OKs Suit Aimed at Halting Obama Library in Chicago
Feb 19, 2019 |
A judge gives the green light to a lawsuit filed by a parks-advocacy group that aims to stop for good the delayed construction of former President Barack Obama’s $500 million presidential center in Jackson Park.
Van Dyke’s Attorneys Claim Sentence Challenge Would Open ‘Pandora’s Box’
Feb 19, 2019 |
Attorneys for former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke believe the 81-month sentence he received last month for the fatal shooting of black teen Laquan McDonald conforms with Illinois law and should not reviewed by the state Supreme Court.
Illinois Minimum Wage to Rise to $15 by 2025
Feb 19, 2019 |
Just a little over a month after becoming Illinois’ governor, J.B. Pritzker signed a law that stands to change the state’s economy by raising the minimum wage from $8.25 to $15 by 2025.
Tom Ricketts Apologizes for Distraction of Father’s Emails
Feb 19, 2019 |
“The emails that were in there were unacceptable and had no place. My father has no direct role or economic interest in the team. That doesn’t represent what this organization is,” Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts said.
