Whatever happened to the caboose anyway? Join WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer and find out in this short, web-only exclusive as he tours an old Union Pacific freight caboose with the help of Phil Hehn at the Illinois Railway Museum.
Camille – FIRSTHAND: Democracy (full episode)
Edited for WTTW’s award-winning documentary series, this episode of FIRSTHAND introduces Camille Williams. Testifying in court at age six after her mother’s murder inspired her to ensure everyone knows their legal rights. At Chicago Votes, she is leading programs to encourage young people to engage in the democratic process, supporting court observers, and lobbying to win voting rights for the incarcerated.
“Firsthand: Democracy” Trailer
Enjoy this trailer for the new season of Firsthand, for which I also edited one of the episodes. The documentary series premieres online February 16 at wttw.com/firsthand.
Crosstown Taste Test with Jeff Mauro and Omar Cadena
In this video for WTTW Digital, Food Network host Jeff Mauro and Omarcito’s owner Omar Cadena take on a boisterous blind taste test of three Chicago classics: Italian beef, tavern-style pizza, and the Chicago-style hot dog. Which side of town will be crowned the winner?
Architecture Gems: The Marshall Field and Company Building wins 2026 Lisagor award for outstanding journalism!
This web-only short won best social/short form video at The Chicago Headline Club’s 49th annual Peter Lisagor Awards for exemplary journalism. Join Chicago Architecture Center docent Maureen Waller as she gives a quick tour of some of the many architectural gems of the Marshall Field and Company Building.
Artist Profile: Edra Soto
Short promotional video highlighting Puerto Rican-born contemporary artist Edra Soto. This is one of three artist profiles edited for the non-profit Hyde Park Art Center and featured on their social media channels.
‘Anchor’ screening at Chinese Theater in LA!
Excerpt from Sandy Morris’ 25-minute short film ‘Anchor,” about a rock climbing weekend that has unexpected consequences. The film screens as part of the Silicon Beach Film Festival at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre in LA on Sept 10, 2025!
‘Embracing Ireland’s County Claire’ Trailer
Join host Kira Cook (Islands without Cars) as she explores small towns, scenic vistas, and experiences the warmth and hospitality of Ireland’s western coast. Embracing Ireland’s County Clare premieres September 14 on WTTW!
Winter Swimmers – Touring Chicago’s Lakefront
This short web featurette – about a few die-hard Chicago swimmers who brave the wintery waters of Lake Michigan – was edited for WTTW Digital in support of ‘Touring Chicago’s Lakefront with Geoffrey Baer’ which premiered in Spring 2025 on WTTW and wttw.com
Firsthand: Peacekeepers ‘Adrian’
This episode of WTTW’s ongoing documentary series ‘Firsthand’ follows Adrian, an outreach worker, as he navigates violence interruption and prevention in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. The five episode series premiered on Feb 17, 2025 at wttw.com/firsthand