Geoffrey Baer is a man well-known to many Chicagoans: he’s led tours of Chicago communities, both onscreen and in person, on the ground and in the air, revealing new perspectives on Chicago history, culture and people. Raised in Highland Park and Deerfield, Baer is an eight-time Emmy Award-winning public television writer, producer and program host. […]
With obesity and diabetes on the rise, it’s now more important than ever to ensure that even preschool kids start thinking hard about what it takes to make healthy food choices. Food Thoughts is a seven-part series of one-minute healthy eating and food education videos that debuted October 11 on WTTW, with new installments aired […]
Throughout Women’s History Month, WTTW is honoring women change makers and trailblazers with programming that spotlights the achievements of women. From movies and documentaries, to television series and music, the schedule features stories of contemporary women working to reshape society, profiles of artistic women including musicians and authors, and more. Here’s the must-see programming you […]
Here’s some North Shore trivia for you: How did Half Day Road get its name? Did you answer: Because it’s a half-day’s ride on horseback to Chicago? Bzzz, wrong. Geoffrey Baer, producer of the documentary “Chicago’s North Shore,” says almost everyone who grows up on the North Shore believes that story. But in fact, […]
Marilee Stepan Wehman of Winnetka is a woman of many facets. She worked for 3 years as an executive producer at WTTW Channel 11, the area’s PBS affiliate, on a show titled “Profile Chicago.” She was also involved in starting the WTTW auction. As a result she was honored by the Junior League as one […]
