‘Let the People See’ Dives Deep into Murder of Emmett Till
Clip: 1/22/2019 | 8m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
A discussion with author and historian Elliot Gorn.
A new book takes a close look at the murder of Emmett Till, and suggests that our memories of the horrific crime can sometimes deceive us. Author and historian Elliot Gorn joins us in discussion.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW
WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.
‘Let the People See’ Dives Deep into Murder of Emmett Till
Clip: 1/22/2019 | 8m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
A new book takes a close look at the murder of Emmett Till, and suggests that our memories of the horrific crime can sometimes deceive us. Author and historian Elliot Gorn joins us in discussion.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Chicago Tonight
Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
WTTW News Explains
In this Emmy Award-winning series, WTTW News tackles your questions — big and small — about life in the Chicago area. Our video animations guide you through local government, city history, public utilities and everything in between.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Authors Look to Other Cities to Chart a ‘New Chicago Way’
Video has Closed Captions
Ed Bachrach and Austin Berg discuss their new book, “The New Chicago Way.” (7m 55s)
Chicago Mayor’s Race Set at 14 Candidates
Video has Closed Captions
Amanda Vinicky has the latest on the Feb. 26 election. (6m 6s)
Federal Courts in Chicago in Triage Mode with Shutdown
Video has Closed Captions
The chief judge of the Northern District of Illinois speaks out. (4m 31s)
Photographer Reimagines Journey on Underground Railroad
Video has Closed Captions
Dawoud Bey talks about his new exhibition, “Night Coming Tenderly, Black.” (5m 2s)
Senate to Vote Thursday on Dueling Bills to End Shutdown
Video has Closed Captions
Yamiche Alcindor of the “PBS NewsHour” brings us the latest on the government shutdown. (8m 15s)
What You Should Know About the 2020 Census
Video has Closed Captions
How the data is collected, what it’s used for and the latest on a controversial question. (7m 8s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
- News and Public Affairs
Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
- News and Public Affairs
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.
Support for PBS provided by:
Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW
WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.