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25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/638052/25-Years-with-Lidia-A-Culinary-Jubilee/. Beloved chef Lidia Bastianich is celebrating 25 years on public television. With one of the longest running cooking shows on PBS, Lidia is also a life-long restaurateur and bestselling cookbook author. In honor of her silver anniversary, join Lidia’s family and celebrity friends to roll back the years and get an intimate look at the memorable moments of her life, both on and off the screen.
‘We’re Not Going Back to That’: Chicagoans Join First Major RNC Protest in Milwaukee
(Video produced by Nicole Cardos) Thousands of protesters — including many from Chicago — took part in the first major protest of the Republican National Convention through the heart of Milwaukee on Monday afternoon in a peaceful march that briefly shut down streets around the convention hall. Marching...
2024 RNC Convention Coverage: Night 4
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/695171/2024-RNC-Convention-Coverage/Night-4/ Live special coverage of the Republican National Convention. Co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, coverage will include reporting from NewsHour Capitol Hill and Trump campaign correspondent Lisa Desjardins and senior correspondent Judy Woodruff, and analysis from Washington Post opinion writer Jonathan Capehart, New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks, and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report Amy Walter, among others.
2024 RNC Convention Coverage: Night 3
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/695170/2024-RNC-Convention-Coverage/Night-3/ Live special coverage of the Republican National Convention. Co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, coverage will include reporting from NewsHour Capitol Hill and Trump campaign correspondent Lisa Desjardins and senior correspondent Judy Woodruff, and analysis from Washington Post opinion writer Jonathan Capehart, New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks, and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report Amy Walter, among others.
2024 RNC Convention Coverage: Night 2
Live special coverage of the Republican National Convention. Co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, coverage will include reporting from NewsHour Capitol Hill and Trump campaign correspondent Lisa Desjardins and senior correspondent Judy Woodruff, and analysis from Washington Post opinion writer Jonathan Capehart, New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks, and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report Amy Walter, among others.
Illinois Elected Officials React to Judge Dismissing Trump’s Classified Documents Case
Applause broke out Monday morning as Illinois delegates got word during their meeting at the Republican National Convention that a judge dismissed the federal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. Judge Aileen Cannon found the case involving the storage of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago should be dismissed because...
Trump Picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a Once-Fierce Critic Turned Loyal Ally, as His GOP Running Mate
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.
Floor Fights, Boos and a Too-Long Kiss. How the Dramatic and the Bizarre Define Convention History
WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today’s climate of ferocious political animosity: They not only held their national conventions in the same city but also shared some of the props. Both gathered in Philadelphia, largely because its Municipal Auditorium had...
3rd Plover Chick Dies at Montrose, Many Asking If Lone Survivor Should Be Removed From Beach for Safety
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a third piping plover chick — hatched to much excitement just two weeks ago — has died, plover monitors have reported. Only one chick now remains at Montrose Beach, the sole survivor of first-time parents Imani and Searocket. Chicago Piping Plovers —...
First-Time Illinois Delegates Look Ahead to Week at Republican National Convention
Illinoisans in Wisconsin for their first Republican National Convention say they’re excited about the week ahead and motivated by their passion to see former President Donald Trump reclaim the White House. “I’ve been a Trump supporter since he came down the escalator in 2015,” said Larisa Calvanese, delegate alternate...
Illinois Delegates Kick Off RNC by Celebrating Trump’s Survival, Pledging Unity
Illinois Republicans gathered Monday to kick off the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee by celebrating former President Donald Trump’s survival after an apparent assassination attempt and pledging to unite the badly fractured party. “God spared our great leader Donald J. Trump,” said U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Springfield), kicking off...
Federal Judge Dismisses Donald Trump Classified Documents Case Over Concerns With Prosecutor’s Appointment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District...
Heat Advisory, Flash Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes All in the Monday Forecast
It’s going to be a hot, wet and wild start to the week, with a heat advisory, severe thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes all in the forecast for Monday, according to the National Weather Service Chicago office. The heat index could peak at 110 degrees in the afternoon,...
RNC Live Blog, Day 1: Trump Announces Vance as VP Pick as Chicagoans Join Protest
WTTW News reporters are spread out across Milwaukee covering the 2024 Republican National Convention and the Illinois delegation. Check back throughout the day for continuous updates and be sure to tune in to “Chicago Tonight” live at 5:30 and 10 p.m. Trump Announces US Sen. JD Vance of...
The RNC’s First Day Will Still Focus on the Economy. Here’s What to Know About Trump’s Plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump goes into the Republican National Convention with bold promises about the U.S. economy, but he has sketched out notably few details about how his plans would actually work. The convention’s first day is still expected to focus on the economy even after Saturday’s shooting...
From the Uihleins to Prominent Business Owners, Who Are Illinois’ Biggest Republican Donors?
Illinois might be a solidly blue state when it comes to presidential elections, and its donors tend to put their money where their votes are. In the 2020 election, federal data shows the Biden campaign took in $25.6 million in cash from Illinoisans — compared to the $14.3 million that went to the Trump campaign.
A More or Less Perfect Union, A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Discover how the Constitution is under assault today and how all three branches of government – and we the people -- are contributing to the problem. See how Americans have fought for more than two centuries to establish, expand and preserve liberty.
GOP charts path forward after assassination attempt on Trump
The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee where Ohio Sen. JD Vance has been tapped as the vice presidential nominee just days after a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump and as Republicans are cheering the sudden dismissal of the classified documents case against the former president. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor.
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