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After 101 Years, Chicago’s American Academy of Art College to Close: ‘This Has Been a Heartbreaking Experience’
The American Academy of Art College in Chicago announced Tuesday it is ceasing operations. Founded in 1923, the private for-profit school at 332 S. Michigan Ave. built a reputation on preparing graduates for careers in art and illustration. “When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, we started to see a...
Safety Officials Warn of Firework Dangers for Kids, Pets Ahead of 4th of July Celebrations
Video: Fire safety officials stage a demonstration on July 1, 2024, showing the dangers of fireworks. The event was held at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. (WTTW News) Ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, local first responders and health care workers are reminding residents to practice...
Laurie Metcalf Returns to Steppenwolf in Acclaimed New Drama ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’
Steppenwolf Theatre commissioned a powerful new play receiving the strongest reviews of the summer on the Chicago stage. “Little Bear Ridge Road” stars Laurie Metcalf in her return to Steppenwolf after a 14-year absence. An often funny yet piercing drama, the play concerns an estranged aunt and nephew left to pick up the pieces of a broken family.
Judge Delays Donald Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing Until at Least September After Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case was postponed until at least September as the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The delay is a major reprieve for Trump, who had been scheduled to face...
How Two Chicago Women Are Helping Young People in Chicago Explore Careers in Aviation
A Chicago educator is on a mission to take off with Chicago’s Black and Brown girls and explore the world of aviation. For the last two years, Barbara Ellzey has been exposing the city’s youth to aviation careers. Her commitment to mentoring and leadership spans more than a decade.
FDA Approves a Second Alzheimer’s Drug That Can Modestly Slow Disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of...
Chicago’s Pension Debt Continues to Rise, Increasing $1.8B in 2023 to $37.2B: City Analysis
Video: The WTTW News Spotlight Politics team on Chicago’s pension debt and more of the day’s top stories. (Produced by Alexandra Silets) Chicago’s pension debt soared by approximately $1.8 billion in 2023, according to the city’s audited annual financial report, raising the pressure on Mayor Brandon Johnson to bring Chicago’s expenses in line with its revenues.
Try a Recipe for a Combination Daiquiri-Piña Colada That's Ready to Serve Straight from Your Freezer
J.M. Hirsch got the idea for his latest book from a snide advertisement. A cocktail aficionado who has written two previous books on mixed drinks, he noticed an ad for gin in a cocktail magazine that jokingly suggested a "freezer door cocktail." He thought it was brilliant. He made a...
Who’s Afraid of NASCAR Traffic? Downtown Museums and Parks Will Be Open During Chicago Street Race
A long holiday weekend is a great opportunity for Chicagoans to play tourist in their hometown, but with the NASCAR Street Race set to circle Grant Park July 6-7, what’s even open to visit?. Almost everything, provided folks can navigate the street and sidewalk closures. Here’s the status of...
A Recipe for Korean Fried Chicken from a New 'Milk Street' Cookbook
The idea behind the new Christopher Kimball's Milk Street cookbook Milk Street 365 is to be "your Cooking 101 for 2024," says J.M. Hirsch, the editorial director of Milk Street. It includes both Milk Street's "greatest hits" and the recipes that the team at Milk Street thinks a "confident, capable, and excited home cook" should be able to make in the twenty-first century: Korean fried chicken, tacos al pastor, hummus. (Hirsch won a James Beard Award for a recipe and story for Milk Street about hummus in Israel.)
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Take Up Challenge to Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban — For Now
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a series of challenges to Illinois’ assault weapons ban — for now — but a pair of justices indicated a willingness to take up the case in the future. The high court on Tuesday issued an order in which...
Abortion restrictions disproportionately impact Black women
It’s been more than two years since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. Since then, nearly two dozen states have banned or restricted access to the procedure and abortion pills. Special correspondent Sarah Varney traveled to Tennessee to report on the disproportionate impact abortion bans are having on Black women. It's part of our series, Race Matters.
The Great American Recipe: Home Baked
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/673481/The-Great-American-Recipe/Home-Baked/. Savor the return of the second Great American Recipe Bake Sale, as the home cooks' baking skills are put to the test as they make both a baked breakfast item and their favorite bake sale good.
Chicago, Illinois Advocates Hope Impact of Supreme Court’s Homelessness Ruling Muted Locally
An increase in homelessness has cities across the country searching for solutions. Some — including Grants Pass, Oregon — are turning to punishment such as fines or arrest for those sleeping in public areas. That practice can continue, under a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. Writing...
Professor T: A Little Drop of Poison
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/675134/Professor-T/A-Little-Drop-of-Poison/. Out of prison, the Professor is desperate to get back to his work at the university and with the police. Detectives need the Professor's help to investigate a series of unexplained deaths before more people die.
Professor T: Attachment Issues
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/675136/Professor-T/Attachment-Issues/. A woman is found dead at the scene of a car crash, but the accident didn't kill her. The Professor investigates and finds some uncomfortable resemblances to his own situation. How far will a mother go to protect her child?
America's Test Kitchen: Seafood Feast
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/593298/Americas-Test-Kitchen/Seafood-Feast/. Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make Cataplana (Portuguese Seafood Stew). Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and Bridget to a head-to-head tasting of fish sticks, and science expert Dan Souza delves into the science of blanching. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Julia Garlicky Broiled Shrimp.
A Capitol Fourth 2024
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/681199/A-Capitol-Fourth-2024/. America's longest-running live national Independence Day TV tradition returns from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Viewers are front and center for our country's biggest birthday party, featuring performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly, capped off with patriotic classics and a spectacular fireworks display over our nation's iconic skyline. Celebrate America's 248th birthday with a star-studded musical celebration, plus a special tribute to our military heroes and their families.
After Matteson Freight Train Derailment, Local Officials Look to Ensure Community’s Safety
Residents of south suburban Matteson were in for a shock the morning of June 27 when a major freight train derailment caused nearly 25 cars to fall off the tracks, resulting in a temporary evacuation order for up to 300 people. Trains are running again and there are no reported...
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