Chicago Stories

An original documentary series from Chicago PBS affiliate WTTW uncovering the city’s fascinating history. Each story presents an entertaining and intriguing tale about a person or event that shaped Chicago. The series reflects the rich diversity and breadth of human experience that shaped this great American city.

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I Was There When House Took Over the World

I Was There When House Took Over the World

2017

The Murder Castle

The Murder Castle

2017

Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax

Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax

2023

Chicago Tours with Geoffrey Baer

Chicago Tours with Geoffrey Baer

2001

Prohibition

Prohibition

2011

jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

2022

America to Me

America to Me

2018

Noisey Chiraq

Noisey Chiraq

2014

Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders

Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders

2025

Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped

Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped

2025

Poochie & Pang (Eat Chicago)

2024

Joanie Loves Chachi

Joanie Loves Chachi

1982

Angel Street

Angel Street

1992

The Human Factor

1992

The Loop

The Loop

2006

Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers

1986

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

2002

Freddie

Freddie

2005

Still Standing

Still Standing

2002

Good Times

Good Times

1974