What Women Face When They Run for Local Office
The documentary Represent follows three women candidates in the Midwest as they run for local office, including a Korean American Republican running on Chicago's North Shore. "A woman called me a white nationalist," she says. "And I thought, 'Me?' "
What to Watch in October
A new look at the Great Chicago Fire from WTTW, two very different but equally worthwhile new dramas as well as a comedy, a documentary on the enormous power of the Latino vote this election, and more.
The Chicago Organization Promoting Cross-Cultural Understanding Through Afro-Latino Arts
The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood has a unique emphasis on Afro-Latino art, music, and dance in an effort to connect local youth to their heritage.
Our Hispanic Heritage Month Programming 2020
Discover WTTW's programming celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15.
What the Chicago Humanities Festival Can Offer In This Unprecedented Year
“What we’ve been trying to do since moving to digital space is to immediately connect the theme to the current moment in as many different ways as we could,” says the artistic director of the Chicago Humanities Festival, which just launched its fall programming.
What to Watch in September
An extension of Chicago Tonight into the weekend, focusing on Chicago's Black and Latino communities; a new mystery set in Amsterdam; a documentary investigating the abuses underlying Texas's construction boom; and more.
Frontline's Michael Kirk on 'The Choice 2020'
"There has never been a better time for political biography," says the veteran Frontline producer Michael Kirk. "You want to look closely at the character of the two men who are asking to be President of the United States at this perilous time."
You Can Now Stream WTTW Live
You can now watch your favorite WTTW and PBS shows from your computer, tablet, or smartphone in real time with our new 24/7 live stream.
Elevating the Voices of Chicago's Diverse Communities
The new Chicago Tonight: Voices programs spotlight issues pertinent to Chicago's Black and Latino communities, which each make up a third of the city. "I'm hoping that any community, of any racial ethnicity, can watch the show and have a feel for what the Black experience in Chicago is like," says Black Voices host Brandis Friedman.
Chicago-based Dancer Ruth Page's "Bewildering Array of Activities"
Anna Pavlova, Irving Berlin, Serge Diaghilev, George Balanchine, Rudolf Nureyev: the choreographer and dancer Ruth Page worked with them all, plus brought Americana into ballet, built artistic institutions in her home base of Chicago, and choreographed over 100 ballets.
What's Coming to PBS This Fall and Winter
2020 may be an unprecedented year, but one constant is PBS programming, featuring such stalwarts as Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Masterpiece dramas, and new kids shows. Here's a preview of some of what's coming in the fall and summer.
What to Watch in August
August brings a new season of a long-running, cerebral mystery, extensive coverage and analysis of the Democratic and Republican Conventions from WTTW News and PBS NewsHour, and another overlooked story of the pandemic from Frontline.
Covering the 2020 Political Conventions
The executive producer of PBS NewsHour and the News Director of WTTW News discuss covering the Democratic and Republican conventions during a pandemic, lessons learned from 2016, and more.
WTTW Is Bringing Chicago's Summertime Activities To Your Home
Summer in Chicago is typically fully of fun activities from dancing to movies to concerts to summer camps held in the parks of the city. This year, WTTW is partnering with the Chicago Park District and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to bring those activities to you in your home.
The Performers of 'A Capitol Fourth,' 2020
On the 40th anniversary of PBS's A Capitol Fourth, the Fourth of July celebration is a bit different due to COVID-19, but there are still star performers and fireworks that you can enjoy from your home.
