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Art, Politics, History and Big Personalities Fill the Canvas in ‘Chagall In School’

It was in 1919 that Chagall assumed the position of commissar of arts for Vitebsk and founded the Vitebsk Art School, which opened its doors to all who wanted to pursue their artistic dreams. That marks the setting for a world premiere play. 

Moment of Silence in Chicago for Queen Elizabeth — ‘Aunt Lilibet’ — as Greek Prince Opens Photo Exhibit

Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark is in Chicago for the grand reopening of the National Hellenic Museum. A godson of the new King Charles III, the prince will observe a moment of silence for his “Aunt Lilibet,” the late Queen Elizabeth II. 

Put Me In Coach! The Gang at Brookfield Zoo Is Ready for Bears Kick-Off

Before the Chicago Bears kick off their 2022-23 season on Sunday, the team might want to send some scouts to Brookfield Zoo.

Defense Teams for R. Kelly, Co-Defendants Rest Case in Federal Trial

Derrel McDavid, who worked for Kelly for more than two decades, spent Friday morning back on the witness stand at the Dirksen Federal Building under cross examination during his third-straight day of testimony.

Judge Tosses Trump’s Russia Probe Suit Against Clinton, FBI

U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks said in a sharply worded ruling on Thursday that Trump’s lawsuit, filed in March, contained “glaring structural deficiencies” and that many of the “characterizations of events are implausible.”

King Charles III, In First Address, Vows ‘Lifelong Service’

Charles, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role of king, addressed a nation grieving the only British monarch most people alive today had ever known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself.

Board Puts Abortion Rights Question on Michigan Fall Ballot

The amendment would affirm the right to make pregnancy-related decisions without interference in Michigan, including abortion and other reproductive services such as birth control.

Weekend Forecast: Cloudy With a Chance of Deafening Cicadas

What's that you say? Cicadas have been uncommonly loud all day long? There's likely a simple explanation for the sustained volume.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Bears Make First Pitch to Arlington Heights Residents

The Bears hosted a community meeting Thursday in north suburban Arlington Heights about their plans for a new stadium and entertainment district, and there’s no shortage of opinions.

Sept. 8, 2022 - Full Show

The late Queen Elizabeth’s history with Chicago as the world mourns her death. The Bears face the public about their new stadium plans — we’re live from Arlington Heights. And, we preview the team’s first game of the season.

James ‘Big Cat’ Williams Looks Ahead to New Chicago Bears Season

The NFL season officially kicks off this week and the Chicago Bears are set to start their season Sunday at noon against the San Francisco 49ers.

Elected Officials, Police Chiefs on Leaked List of Far-Right Extremist Group Members

The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism pored over more than 38,000 names on leaked Oath Keepers membership lists and identified more than 370 people it believes currently work in law enforcement agencies — including as police chiefs and sheriffs — and more than 100 people who are currently members of the military.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Monarch for 70 Years, Dies at 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96.

Cyclist Struck and Killed By Driver in River West; Fifth Cyclist Death in Chicago This Year

A witness to the crash told WTTW News the man was a cyclist riding on an e-bike. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed a man in 40s was struck near Milwaukee Avenue and Morgan Street in River West and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious to critical condition, though the department described him as a motorcyclist.

Historic Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Line To Receive $900K Landmark Grant From City

For more than a century, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church has been an anchor in the Bronzeville community. Now its supporters are one step closer to securing the building's future for the next 100 years.