Emily Soto

Minow Fellow @WTTW Chicago Tonight | formerly @14eastmag @DePaulJOUR | tips: [email protected]

[Emily Soto @_emilysoto]

For coverage of all things DNC, follow the live blog from @wttw : https://t.co/3hERXftd3p

[Emily Soto @_emilysoto]

The Coalition to March on the DNC rally is underway. Protesters listen to a collection of speakers calling for freedom in Palestine, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights and more. @wttw

[Emily Soto @_emilysoto]

A view of the stage --

[Nick Blumberg @ndblumberg]

“Finally, the day is here.” Hatem Abudayyeh of the Coalition to March on the DNC says the real action today isn’t in the United Center — it’s here at Union Park, where protesters will rally before marching, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and U.S. aid to Israel

[Jared Rutecki @JaredRutecki]

For my latest, I examined some of the claims made during the second day of the #RNC, looked at criminal justice research and spoke to an expert about how research supports — or doesn’t — the campaign rhetoric. #RNC2024
https://t.co/mN9THHIxsR

[WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw]

Good morning Chicago!

Looking for a week’s worth of RNC coverage in Milwaukee? We got you covered.

Make sure to check out our live blog for all updates throughout the week.

https://t.co/FH9YPoEQ1Y

[Jared Rutecki @JaredRutecki]

From @_emilysoto: Advocates say a lack of regulation is leading to life-threatening conditions for those in hot warehouses or working outside, but are working to educate workers about their rights. https://t.co/BiErN8n0xG

[WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw]

Three months ago, @FieldMuseum gave WTTW News exclusive access to an incredibly rare fossil.

Today, the secret is revealed. Jingmai O’Connor, associate curator of fossil reptiles, introduced the “Chicago Archaeopteryx… the most important fossil ever.”

https://t.co/PJ1dfjdINw

[WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw]

Forty years ago, John Callaway went on the air with the very first edition of “Chicago Tonight” on April 24, 1984.

See how it all began with Callaway interviewing then Mayor Harold Washington.

[Dom Flemons @domflemons]

Special thanks to @wttw & @BrandisFriedman for inviting me to have a conversation w/ Professor Francesca Royster on yesterday’s show “Chicago Tonight: Black Voices”. @beyonce New Country Album Highlights How the Genre Has Long Been Shaped by Black Culture.
https://t.co/S6NtJpUtPH

[Emily Soto @_emilysoto]

In case you haven't heard - Beyoncé's got a new album! But before her came many other Black artists who shaped the genre of country music. Francesca Royster @DePaulLAS and @domflemons joined @wttw to dive deeper into the history.

🔗https://t.co/x4MesdRbGy

[Eunice Alpasan @eunicealpasan]

i wrote and voiced my first explainer video for @wttw! learn about the history of this iconic chicago st. patrick's day tradition, how it's done and the pushback:
https://t.co/nBAHiBn3M8

[Patty Wetli @pattywetli]

Save the Butternut Bread building! Thanks @Pres_Chicago for introducing us to so many Chicago masterpieces. And to photogs like @53viroqua who document these everyday beauties.
https://t.co/8g8RdRz7j6

[Emily Soto @_emilysoto]

Looking to glide into a new sport? The Chicago Youth Foundation offers a program to introduce figure skating to diverse neighborhoods across the city.

It's called "Figure Skating on Your Block."
@FSOYB @amiparekh1

My latest for @wttw :

[Heather Cherone @HeatherCherone]

Dozens of crucial state & local offices are up for grabs in ***41 DAYS***
DON'T PANIC!!
@wttw has you covered with the only voter guide you'll need https://t.co/dBgRjbAeaW

[Emily Soto @_emilysoto]

Giovanna "Gigi" González has made it her life's mission to pass on the lessons she's learned about tackling finances as a first-gen Latina. She talks to @wttw about her new book, "Cultura & Cash."

🔗Watch the full segment here: https://t.co/WKoO8iktdb

[Emily Soto @_emilysoto]

Restaurant Week: We stopped by one participating restaurant — La Josie in the West Loop — that’s serving up a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine. @wttw @LaJosieChicago 🔗https://t.co/HD1NQh14F6

[WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw]

BREAKING: Former Ald. Ed Burke was convicted Thursday of 13 of 14  counts of racketeering, bribery and extortion, bringing his landmark corruption trial to an end with a verdict that delivered a searing indictment of Chicago’s political system.

https://t.co/iK0AH3Npka

[Matt Masterson @ByMattMasterson]

///BREAKING/// Longtime 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke has been found GUILTY of racketeering, more than four years after he was first indicted in his landmark corruption case. Verdict forms are still being read off in court. Burke faced 14 counts.

[Heather Cherone @HeatherCherone]

BREAKING: Texas emergency management officials chartered a private plane and flew 150 migrants to Chicago Tuesday evening, the first time a private plane has been used by the state to bring migrants to the city from Texas. @wttw https://t.co/8Ba3JOyMQo