A former CTA bus driver is alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Ethan Lim
Orchids' Diversity Magnified at Chicago Botanic Garden Show
WTTWSpring has sprung at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where the orchid show is now underway.
Protection for Trans Chicagoans Passes City Council Panel
WTTWProtections for trans Chicago residents and those seeking abortions near approval.
Oscars Still Coming Under Fire Over Issues of Representation
WTTWEight years after #OscarsSoWhite trended, what has the Academy done to address diversity?
Supreme Court considers rights of same-sex couples
WTTWSupreme Court hears case pitting gay rights against religious freedom
FIRSTHAND Talks: Audra Wilson
WTTWWilson explores the myth that people in poverty made personal choices that put them there.
Federal Government Pushes for Vaccination Racial Equity
WTTWA look at potential solutions to get more people of color vaccinated against COVID-19.
Genre-defying Santigold shares what inspired 'Spirituals'
WTTWGenre-defying Santigold shares what inspired her new album 'Spirituals'
Report Looks at Civic Engagement With a Racial Equity Lens
WTTWA new report challenges the idea that Chicago has seen a decline in civic engagement.
Author Shares Key Black History Lessons for Young Readers
WTTWA new book helps young people figure out how to take a stand against racism.
Illinois’ New Energy Law and Racial Equity
WTTWHow Illinois' clean energy bill doubles as a power surge for equity efforts.
Cook County Racial Equity Week
WTTWAs Cook County officials kick off racial equity week, we hear more about its goals.
Should Brands Take Stands? Corporations and Social Justice
WTTWRoy Weathers and John Miller discuss their new initiative, CEO Action for Racial Equity.
Church Communities Still Remain Largely Segregated
WTTWThere is one place where segregation still has a stronghold – your local church.
Flavors That Define Us: Trailer
WTTWLidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.