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2013

May 29, 2013

After an extensive search, the popular restaurant review series will premiere its 13th season in October 2013 with new host Catherine De Orio.

May 24, 2013

For the second year, the Emmy-winning local restaurant review series helps to select 12 more “Pop-Up” eateries for the downtown food festival.

May 1, 2013

WTTW Announces 2013 Summer Schedule

May 1, 2013

WTTW Announces 2013 Summer Schedule

May 1, 2013

The popular restaurant review series names its “final five” finalists to replace former host Alpana Singh; the new host to be named on May 29

April 26, 2013

The popular restaurant review series seeks to connect viewers to foodie happenings around Chicagoland.

March 7, 2013

National airdate: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 10:00 pm ET, 9:00 pm CT

March 7, 2013

The Invisible Hand: Architect Thomas Beeby will premiere on WTTW on Thursday, March 21 at 8:00 pm.

March 5, 2013

Country/folk/bluegrass legend to be joined by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell and other surprise guests. Evening celebrating American Innovation will shine a spotlight on WTTW’s upcoming national PBS special 10 Buildings That Changed America.

February 7, 2013

A dramatic re-enactment, hosted by Bill Kurtis, of the 1875 sanity hearing of Abraham Lincoln’s widow, in which modern-day experts seek a fair verdict. Broadcast premiere: Friday, February 15 at 9:00 pm on WTTW

February 1, 2013

New one-hour documentary on global water scarcity to air on WTTW Thursday, March 28 at 9:00 pm. Rebroadcast Friday, March 29 at 3:00 pm on WTTW Prime (11.2).

January 23, 2013

WTTW to Launch Search for Replacement.

January 2, 2013

A new local documentary that focuses on the attempted neo-Nazi March in Skokie in the late 1970s. Chicago broadcast premiere: Thursday, January 24 at 8:00 pm on WTTW.

2012

October 21, 2012

More stories of life in Chicago from the unique perspective of award-winning WTTW producer and reporter Jay Shefsky. Airing Fridays at 8:30 pm beginning October 5, with a rebroadcast on Sundays at 5:30 pm.

October 21, 2012

WTTW11's American Graduate Day kicks off week of cross-platform special programming to raise awareness of Chicago and the nation’s high school dropout crisis, part of American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen a CPB national stay-in-school initiative

October 7, 2012

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting to fund $7 million of start-up capital costs.

October 6, 2012

A new documentary profiles the former California governor from the turbulent 1960s and explores a family dynasty called by some "the West Coast Kennedys." Chicago broadcast premiere: Sunday, September 16 at 5:30 pm on WTTW.

August 8, 2012

Friday, September 21, 5:00‐8:00 pm at WTTW’s studios: A variety of Chicago’s most popular food trucks to serve up samples of their best; Check, Please! special edition to be taped at the event!

July 2, 2012

New partnership to combine the reach of Akoo’s digital video network and quality programming from WTTW National Productions, including the landmark music series Soundstage.

June 27, 2012

The popular local restaurant review series helps to select 15 "Pop-Up" eateries for first-time slots at the festival.

April 24, 2012

Premieres Friday, May 4 at 8:30 pm and Repeats Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 am and Sunday, May 6 at 5:30 pm.

April 19, 2012

Actor Jeremy Irons to host "The British Are Coming" benefit performance featuring Davies, stage and screen actor Simon Callow and other talented performers.

April 16, 2012

WTTW’s recent documentary Architect Michael Graves: A Grand Tour has been recognized with a Silver Plaque from the 2012 Hugo Television Awards.

April 10, 2012

Architecture program to air nationally in early 2013.

March 14, 2012

Alfie Boe: Live from the Royal Festival Hall, London -- Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm.

March 8, 2012

Architect Michael Graves: A Grand Tour will premiere on WTTW on Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 pm.

February 16, 2012

"Graduating to the Big Screen" will take place on Monday, February 20 from 1-3 pm at ICE Theatres in Chicago.

January 17, 2012

Innovative website takes viewers beyond the program, offering a unique interactive look at some of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks...and the visionaries who built them.

January 17, 2012

Four new local celebs try their hand at stand-up comedy at Zanies Comedy Club, in a series that airs Friday, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 8:30 pm on WTTW11. Repeats at 11:00 pm on Sundays and several times throughout the week on WTTW Prime 11.2

2011

November 7, 2011

Initiative aims to raise awareness of America’s dropout crisis and keep students on the path to a high school diploma. Chicago Public Schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard to appear on Chicago Tonight Monday to kick off the program; WTTW partners with Free Spirit Media.

September 20, 2011

Chicago’s Loop: A New Walking Tour to air on WTTW on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm. Host Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a scenic and informative journey through the heart of the city, revealing the secrets behind some of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks.

June 8, 2011

Grant to fund enhanced coverage of the Great Lakes region by WTTW's Chicago Tonight and PBS NewsHour.

May 5, 2011

Grant to fund public awareness initiative to combat the high school dropout crisis, including unique partnership with Free Spirit Media.

May 5, 2011

The story of the Catholic Church to be presented on public television this fall.

March 15, 2011

A 90-minute mixed-media symphonic tribute to Abraham Lincoln, written and performed by jazz legend Ramsey Lewis at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Premieres Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 9:00 pm. Repeats Friday, April 15 at 3:00 pm on WTTW Prime 11.2 (Comcast channel 370).

March 10, 2011

Architect Robert A.M. Stern: Presence of the Past will premiere on WTTW on Thursday, March 24 at 8:00 pm.

February 4, 2011

Marked improvement in literacy, vocabulary, and basic computer skills seen in elementary school students testing this new interactive educational media game.

February 3, 2011

10 films to air in celebration of documentary studio's 45th Anniversary.

February 1, 2011

Saturday, February 12 at 7:00 pm in advance of its nationwide broadcast in March.

2010

October 19, 2010

Former WBBM Assistant News Director Don Dupree is named Director. Former At the Movies Executive Producer David Plummer will serve as Consultant.

October 14, 2010

Grant Awarded to Fund Development of UMIGO; W!LDBRAIN Entertainment to Develop Property in Collaboration with WTTW and The Michael Cohen Group LLC, Project Evaluator.

June 23, 2010

Medill graduate students can apply for 10-week paid internship on Chicago Tonight.

March 25, 2010

Also to appear in the station's new original documentary DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis.