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Investing in Latino Arts as Organizations Face Funding Cuts

Clip: S2026 | 3m 56s | Only around 6% of philanthropic arts funding is directed toward Latino arts. (3m 56s)

Former President Barack Obama Speaks at the Rev. Jesse Jackson's Funeral

Clip: S2026 | 1m 3s | Former presidents, star singers and thousands more gathered on the South Side to honor Jackson. (1m 3s)

Yep, It Rained Mud in Chicago

Clip: S2026 | 40s | Vehicles across the city were coated in dirt Wednesday. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) (40s)

Lyrics From ‘La Mudanza’ by Bad Bunny

Clip: S2026 | 15s | Lyrics from “La Mudanza” by Bad Bunny. (Courtesy of Rimas Entertainment) (15s)

Chicago Bears Celebrate Super Bowl XX Win With a Parade

Clip: S2026 | 2m 42s | On Jan. 26, 1986, the Chicago Bears returned home to celebrate a Super Bowl win. (2m 42s)

Chicago Bears Win Super Bowl XX on Jan. 25, 1986

Clip: S2026 | 13m 56s | Forty years ago on Jan. 26, 1986, the Chicago Bears won their first and only Super Bowl. (13m 56s)

Look Back on the Chicago Bears' 1986 NFC Championship Game

Clip: S2026 | 6m 49s | A look back at the Chicago Bears 1986 NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. (6m 49s)

The Importance of Black Male Role Models in the Classroom

Clip: S2026 | 4m 28s | According to CPS’ most recent figures from 2022, Black men make up just 3.6% of CPS teachers. (4m 28s)

Video From ICE Agent’s Cellphone Captures Fatal Confrontation in Minneapolis

Clip: S2026 | 37s | Video captured by an ICE agent shows he tense moments surrounding his fatal shooting of Renee Good. (37s)

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How War in Iran Is Impacting the US Economy

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Clip: 3/12/2026 | 7m 54s | How international events might be affecting your investments. (7m 54s)

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As 'Sinners' Heads to the Oscars, Blues Gets Its Moment in the Spotlight

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Clip: 3/12/2026 | 11m 57s | A look at Chicago's place in blues history as the movie "Sinners" takes the spotlight at the Oscars. (11m 57s)

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Preservation Chicago Announces Most Endangered Buildings for 2026

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Clip: 3/11/2026 | 7m 43s | Buildings added to the “most endangered” list remain on the list until they are saved or lost. (7m 43s)

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Meet the Illinois Author Preserving the History of the Underground Railroad

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Clip: 3/11/2026 | 4m 18s | It’s never too late to keep telling powerful stories. (4m 18s)

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs President Analyzes the War in Iran

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Clip: 3/11/2026 | 8m 37s | Poll show a majority of Americans disapprove of the controversial war. (8m 37s)

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TSA Agents Working Without Pay During Partial Government Shutdown

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Clip: 3/10/2026 | 5m 37s | Agents have been without pay since Feb. 14. (5m 37s)

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Leaders From Around the Great Lakes Plan for Region's Future

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Clip: 3/10/2026 | 9m 16s | The Great Lakes provide water to hundreds of cities and tribal nations. (9m 16s)

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Investing in Latino Arts as Organizations Face Funding Cuts

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Clip: 3/10/2026 | 4m 46s | Latino arts organizations often lag behind other groups for federal and philanthropic funding. (4m 46s)

US Rep. Delia Ramirez on Krisi Noem's Firing, Immigration Enforcement

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Clip: 3/5/2026 | 9m 5s | President Donald Trump announced he was replacing embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. (9m 5s)

UIC Researchers Are Part of an Effort to Bring Home Fallen American Soldiers

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Clip: 3/5/2026 | 4m 43s | Last year, researchers made a major breakthrough along a mountainside in Laos bordering Vietnam. (4m 43s)

How the South Side's Only Trauma Center Is Impacting Emergency Care

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Clip: 3/5/2026 | 7m 44s | A new study looked at 14 years of shooting data in the hospital's service area. (7m 44s)

Death Toll Rises as the Conflict in Iran Escalates. Here's What to Know

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Clip: 3/4/2026 | 21m 12s | President Donald Trump praised the U.S. military Wednesday for “doing very well on the war front." (21m 12s)

Cook County Board President Forum: Candidates Share Their Visions for the Office

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Clip: 3/3/2026 | 21m 9s | Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly are running in the 2026 Democratic primary election. (21m 9s)

US Rep. Mike Quigley on War With Iran

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Clip: 3/2/2026 | 6m 15s | President Donald Trump today says the strikes on Iran could take four to five weeks. (6m 15s)

Are More Nuclear Reactors Coming to Illinois? Here's What to Know

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Clip: 3/2/2026 | 14m 49s | Illinois gets a majority of its energy from nuclear power. (14m 49s)

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's Family Reflects on His Life, Legacy

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Clip: 2/26/2026 | 19m 34s | The civil rights icon died at 84 after battling a rare neurological disorder. (19m 34s)

Tensions Rise Between Iran and the US as Trump Builds Up Military Presence

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Clip: 2/25/2026 | 16m 52s | America has assembled its biggest deployment of aircraft and warships to the Middle East in decades. (16m 52s)

How Local Birders Accidentally Helped Make a Scientific Discovery

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Clip: 2/25/2026 | 3m 48s | Birders inadvertently gave researchers documentation related to invasive species and microplastics. (3m 48s)

Trump Finds a New Way to Impose His Tariffs

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Clip: 2/24/2026 | 9m 35s | The Supreme Court struck down the president's sweeping use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. (9m 35s)

Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Repeal of Key Climate Change Guardrails

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Clip: 2/24/2026 | 10m 21s | A coalition of environmental organizations is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (10m 21s)

What 4 Years of Data Reveals About Officers' Use of Force

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Clip: 2/23/2026 | 15m 3s | Chicago police officers disproportionately used force against Black Chicagoans, a new study said. (15m 3s)

CPD Compliance With Consent Decree ‘Too Slow’: Federal Judge

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Clip: 2/23/2026 | 2m 12s | CPD has fully complied with 22% of the consent decree’s requirements. (2m 12s)

State Lawmakers Weigh in on Pritzker's Budget Proposal

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Clip: 2/19/2026 | 10m 36s | Pritzker denounced the Trump administration during his annual State of the State speech. (10m 36s)

Chicago Police Disproportionately Used Force Against Black Chicagoans: Study

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Clip: 2/19/2026 | 2m 35s | The first-of-its-kind study was commissioned by the Chicago Police Department. (2m 35s)

1 in 4 Chicago Adults Have a Disability: Report

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Clip: 2/19/2026 | 7m 7s | The most common types of disability were cognitive and mobility disabilities, the report found. (7m 7s)

Pritzker Pitches $56B Budget With New Fees on Social Media, Zoning Law Changes

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 5m 21s | Illinois is facing a projected $2.2 billion budget gap and massive uncertainty over federal funding. (5m 21s)

Looking Back: Memorable WTTW Interviews With the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 7m 43s | The civil rights leader died this week at his home in Chicago. (7m 43s)

Clergy Granted Access to Broadview Immigration Facility

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 3m 16s | A federal judge ruled in favor of Chicago-area clergy. (3m 16s)

City Council Honors Jesse Jackson, Approves CPD Misconduct Settlements

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 3m 50s | Mayor Brandon Johnson remembered Jackson as a friend, civil rights icon and "fighter for Chicago." (3m 50s)

Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Clip: 2/17/2026 | 16m 52s | Despite profound health challenges in his final years, Jackson continued protesting. (16m 52s)

Civil Rights Leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson Has Died at 84

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Clip: 2/17/2026 | 7m 47s | He advocated for the poor and underrepresented on a wide range of issues. (7m 47s)

SAVE Act Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote

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Clip: 2/12/2026 | 9m 44s | Voting rights groups are sounding the alarm over the bill, which just passed the U.S. House. (9m 44s)

Meet the Women Powering Their Own Mechanic Shop

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Clip: 2/12/2026 | 3m 34s | In Ravenswood, a new kind of mechanic shop is breaking the mold. (3m 34s)

Artists Talk Making History With Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl

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Clip: 2/12/2026 | 7m 28s | Two local artists were among Bad Bunny's reported 300 performers at the stadium. (7m 28s)

This Year Marks the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month

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Clip: 2/11/2026 | 10m 53s | A look at its Chicago roots as well as the past, present and future of teaching Black history. (10m 53s)

Congress at Odds Over How to Reform Department of Homeland Security

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Clip: 2/11/2026 | 8m 54s | A partial government shutdown could be coming if lawmakers don't reach a deal. (8m 54s)

Attorneys Say New Evidence Contradicts Federal Agent’s Claims in Shooting of Chicago Woman

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Clip: 2/11/2026 | 3m 47s | Marimar Martinez was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park in October. (3m 47s)

Taxpayers Could Be on the Hook for Cleanup Costs From Old Oil Wells

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Clip: 2/10/2026 | 7m 57s | A new report says unplugged wells could wreak environmental havoc, leaking toxic chemicals. (7m 57s)

Johnson Vows to ‘Push Back’ After Trump Administration Denies Disaster Relief

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Clip: 2/10/2026 | 2m 57s | Storms flooded basements across the Southwest Side twice during the summer of 2025. (2m 57s)

Chicago Reader Returns After a Short Hiatus

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Clip: 2/10/2026 | 7m 46s | The beloved publication has focused on arts, culture and investigations since its founding in 1971. (7m 46s)

Trump Calls for Federal Oversight in State Elections

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Clip: 2/9/2026 | 9m 50s | President Donald Trump is reupping unfounded claims over voter fraud. (9m 50s)