We take you one hour north of Chicago to Hackmatack, a new wildlife refuge that's one of Illinois' best-kept secrets.

It’s the start of a new season of “Sesame Street,” so we take a look back at our 2007 interview with everyone’s favorite red, furry monster.

WTTW held the first annual Check, Please! Food Truck Fest on Friday, and we didn’t let the weather rain on our parade.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel take a look at Mitt Romney’s controversial comments at a Republican fundraiser. Was it a refreshing moment of honesty or a political gift to President Obama? Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

A candid discussion on violence in Chicago and community intervention.

A new art expo sets sail at Navy Pier. We hear from the director on why this fair has the art world buzzing.

We meet a Chicago artist who has been painting since the 1940s and is just now getting his due.

Former Chicago TV personality Anupy Singla wants you to try your luck at vegan Indian cooking. She shares some of her best secrets from the kitchen.

To see or not to see -- Hedy Weiss reviews Hamlet and three more shows during this busy theater season.

We have your reaction to venture capitalist Bruce Rauner's attacks on the Chicago Teachers Union in tonight's Viewer Mail.

The teachers' strike is over, but the city must now negotiate contracts with police and fire unions.

As the teachers' strike comes to an end, Bruce Rauner, a board member from the Chicago Public Education Fund, says teachers unions protec

An inflammatory video sparks anti-American protests. We talk with a local author and commentator who argues Islam and America are mutually enriching and not mutually exclusive.