Challenging the Culinary Industry's Gender Disparity by Helping Working Mothers
Daniel HautzingerNovember 30, 2020
Women are drastically under-represented as lead chefs in the restaurant business, but a new nonprofit aims to begin changing that. “I feel like the difficulties and the lack of systemic support for motherhood are a big part of why a lot of women drop out of this industry," says Beverly Kim.
An 'American Portrait' of the Personal Stories of People During COVID-19
Daniel HautzingerMay 8, 2020
Statistics only reveal part of the picture of the novel coronavirus pandemic. In This Together: A PBS American Portrait Story shows the self-submitted personal stories of people across the country as their lives have been upended by the crisis.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Art Institute (As It Was in the Past)
Meredith FrancisApril 28, 2020
The Art Institute may be closed right now, but you can take a virtual tour of its vast collection, featuring insight from some of its curators, plus get to see what it was like twenty years ago, in an archival program from WTTW hosted by the late Brian Dennehy.
Mayor Lightfoot Will Bring Chicago's Cultural Gems to Students with WTTW
Daniel HautzingerApril 27, 2020
Families and students may not be able to visit Chicago's cultural institutions in person right now, but in a new weekly series they can go behind the scences of places like the Shedd Aquarium and National Museum of Mexican Art with Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
'Sesame Street' and CNN to Address COVID-19 in a Special Town Hall
Daniel HautzingerApril 22, 2020
CNN and Sesame Street are teaming up for a special town hall addressing the coronavirus. Hosted by CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Erica Hill alongside Big Bird, it will provide information and tools for families and answer questions about the pandemic.
"I've Never Covered a More Important Story": Journalism During COVID-19
Daniel HautzingerApril 21, 2020
"I've never covered a more important story in my career," says the producer of the new Frontline: Coronavirus Pandemic. But how are journalists and broadcasters working now, when most people are confined at home? Frontline, WTTW News, and WTTW's FIRSTHAND discuss.
Michelle Obama Joins PBS KIDS For Weekly Story Times
Daniel HautzingerApril 20, 2020
Beginning April 20, Michelle Obama will join PBS KIDS to read a children's book live on Facebook and YouTube in order to encourage reading while children are at home, in Mondays with Michelle Obama.
PBS KIDS Helps Encourage Healthy Habits in Kids
Daniel HautzingerApril 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown can be difficult for parents and scary for children. PBS KIDS has a series of fun videos to teach kids healthy habits, featuring Daniel Tiger, Sid the Science Kid, and more!
Sesame Street Wants To Help Your Family Get Through the COVID-19 Crisis
Meredith FrancisMarch 31, 2020
As many parents work from home or on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis, and as kids try their hands at digital learning, there is a lot to process. The gang on Sesame Street has the tools to help.
"One of the Greatest Events in the History of Medicine": The Defeat of Polio
Daniel HautzingerMarch 30, 2020
DuPage county, outside Chicago, took part in Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials in 1954, a successful nationwide experiment that led to the virtual end of a terrifying disease and was called "one of the greatest events in the history of medicine."
Some Food Shows to Stream at Home (And Recipes to Try)
Daniel HautzingerMarch 27, 2020
Cooking and baking more while self-isolating at home? We have plenty of food shows for you to stream, from new programs premiering now to old favorites, featuring everyone from Chicagoans to celebrity chefs both teaching recipes and sharing their passion.
10 Science Shows to Stream from NOVA and Nature
Meredith FrancisMarch 25, 2020
Tap into your scientific side with shows from Nature and Nova with ten shows you can stream for free.
A New Educational Line-up on WTTW Prime to Supplement At-Home Learning
Lisa TiptonMarch 24, 2020
Beginning Monday, March 30, WTTW Prime will host an afternoon block with shows that will provide educational content focusing on science, social studies, literature, and history for junior high and high school students.
Help Your Kids Learn to Cook with the New Kitchen Classroom from 'America's Test Kitchen'
Daniel HautzingerMarch 23, 2020
America's Test Kitchen has launched a new, free "Kitchen Classroom," with daily recipes and food-related activities and quizzes to keep you and your children occupied and learning while schools are closed.
Some Streaming Recommendations: Short Documentaries
Daniel HautzingerMarch 23, 2020
PBS's POV offers a wide variety of short documentary films to stream for free, telling the stories of everything from the media frenzy surrounding El Chapo's trial to a unique event featuring more than a million balloons in Cleveland, plus a collaboration with StoryCorps.
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