Stories by Jessen O'Brien
Cultural Connections: Ragdale
Artist Community & Retreat
| Jessen O'Brien

In 1976, Ragdale officially became a nonprofit artists’ community and retreat, but the site has been home to artists since it was built by Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1897. On Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm, we take a look at Ragdale under renovation to see what’s in store for its future.
2089813267
Ask Geoffrey: 8/11
| Jessen O'Brien

Chicago’s City Council is made up of 50 aldermen, each representing one ward in the city. One of our viewers wants to know when and why these wards were established. Geoffrey Baer has the answer in this week’s Ask Geoffrey.
2089847661
I'm Spiritual, Dammit!
| Jessen O'Brien

TV and radio personality Jenniffer Weigel discusses her latest book, I'm Spiritual Dammit!, which is part memoir and part spiritual guide.
1596720236
Thanks to our sponsors:
Trending
2026 Chicago Summer Festival Guide
Duckworth, Durbin Call on Andrew Boutros to Step Down as Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Amid ‘Chaos,’ ‘Dysfunction’
CPD Officer Who Punched Teen in 2019 Incident Won’t Be Fired: Records
Brandon Johnson Takes Victory Lap After State Budget Green Lights Digital Ad Tax
2026 Chicago Garden Walk Guide: A Showcase for Urban Oases
Sign up for the WTTW News newsletter
