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WTTW’s Firsthand looks at impact of gun violence on victims, perpetrators and their families

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | November 27, 2019

Producer Dan Protess profiled Chicagoans whose stories point to solutions to the city’s high rate of gun-related crimes.

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Chicago station considers channel-share after selling spectrum in auction

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 25, 2017

WYCC would continue to broadcast by sharing spectrum with WTTW.

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Remembering a public TV drama that delved into lives of black Chicagoans

By Sonja D. Williams | June 14, 2016

In the late ’60s, a short-lived WTTW series told a police officer’s story with blunt language and authentic detail.

System/Policy

WTTW’s licensee anticipates break-even year after budget cuts

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 22, 2016

The organization cut over $800,000 in expenses in February.

Programs/Content

TV and radio stations, working together? It’s possible — and potentially powerful

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | April 21, 2016

“Focus more on the community-service angle rather than production challenges.”

Quick Takes

Chicago public radio and TV newsrooms begin partnership

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 28, 2016

The stations will start by making it easier to share news coverage as they consider future projects for collaboration.

Quick Takes

Budget cuts at WTTW lead to three executive layoffs

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | February 15, 2016

A station spokesperson declined to answer questions regarding WTTW’s financial situation.

Quick Takes

‘Chicago Tonight’ producers approve SAG–AFTRA representation

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | December 21, 2015

Thirteen employees of the program were eligible to participate.

Programs/Content

Public TV stations are discovering revenue potential in stock footage

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | June 4, 2015

Sales of stock footage have been ballooning, driven by growing viewership of online video.

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