Saturday, May 17th TV listings for PBS (WTTW) Chicago, IL
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Chicago journalists break down the biggest local and national news stories of the past week.
Great Lakes Now Freighter Madness New
Breaking down an old Great Lakes freighter; feeding the crew of a 1,000-foot-long freighter; news from around the Great Lakes.
Fresh Glass Cassandra Falls In Love
Cassandra's first visit to Oregon includes spending time in Willamette Valley Wine Country; the stories of the Maysara and Cho family.
The cooks have a last chance to impress before the finale; the cooks prepare dishes inspired by a close friend and recipes that changed their lives.
My Money Mentors New
A crash course on managing debt -- from understanding interest rates to exploring debt relief strategies; a 26-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran learns about VA resources that can help him with new income strategies.
Curious Traveler Curious Southern Wales
Brecon Beacons National Park; Pembrokeshire Coast National Park; St. Davids; Hay-on-Wye; Victorian seaside resort town of Tenby.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Traverse City, Michigan
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; The Cherry Republic; a repurposed mental hospital in Traverse City; Leelanau Cheese; sailing on Lake Michigan; Bonobo Winery owners Todd and Carter Oosterhouse and actress Amy Smart.
John McGivern's Main Streets Greater Lafayette, Indiana
Emmy Award winning host John McGivern showcases great American main streets from interesting communities all over the Midwest.
This Old House Westford: A Family Affair
Painting a room; retiling the fireplace on the second floor and repairing cracks; a visit to Williamson College of the Trades to hear how some graduates are doing.
Ask This Old House Overseeding; Foundation Repair
Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.
Steven Raichlen's Project Fire Shoulder On (A Show About Beef, Pork, and Lamb Shoulder)
Pork shoulder; Moroccan lamb shoulder with spices, tomato sauce, and grilled peppers; spit-roasted beef shoulder clod.
America the Bountiful Cherries in Michigan New
The regional traditions surrounding cherries in Michigan; harvesting sweet and tart cherries at a cherry farm; the country's largest cherry festival; making a cold cherry soup; a roadside cherry mecca.
Cook's Country Grilled Short Ribs and Carrot Salad
Korean grilled flanken-style short ribs; vegetable and fruit peelers; shredded carrot and serrano chili salad.
Cook's Country Pork Roast and Orange Cake
Roast pork loin with 40 cloves of garlic; a review of hand mixers; orange upside-down cake.
Lidia's Kitchen You're Invited
Beef rollatini and spicy crispy roasted cauliflower; rum raisin semifreddo.
Essential Pépin Game Day
Venison steaks in sweet-sour sauce; skillet duck with red oak salad; sauteed rabbit with morels and pearl onions.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Salmon Steaks Done Right
Pan-seared salmon steaks; seafood tools; a primer on salt; Brussels sprout salad with warm mustard vinaigrette.
America's Test Kitchen Mediterranean Medley
Spicy Greek baked feta; whisks; mozzarella; green shakshuka.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television The Spice Kitchen
A lesson on spice blends; dukkah-crusted chicken cutlets with carrot-cashew salad; berbere-spiced red lentils; butter roasted carrots with za'atar and pomegranate molasses.
Mary heads to the Wilderness Festival at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, where performers from theater, music and art come together, along with top chefs who host sharing feasts and intimate dinners.
Mary Berry Cook and Share Crowd Pleasers
Mary heads to Edinburgh, Scotland, as it gears up for the second-largest marathon in the U.K., and shares recipes with some participants.
Check, Please! Steak 48, Chez Moi, Nella Pizza e Pasta
River North eatery Steak 48; Chez Moi in Lincoln Park; Nella Pizza e Pasta in Hyde Park.
Rick Steves' Europe Ethiopia: A Development Story
Using Ethiopia as a classroom to understand global hunger and extreme poverty and how to beat it; the impact of globalization and climate change.
PBS News Weekend New
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
Chicago Stories Downtown Disasters
Two disasters in Chicago's history, the 1903 Iroquois Theatre Fire and the Great Loop Flood of 1992.
My Life Is Murder Wild Life
Harry asks Alexa to investigate the case of his friend, who is accused of murdering a survival expert.
Whitstable Pearl A Cup O' Kindness
When a mother takes her daughter out for a boat ride despite the father's wishes, the boat starts taking on water and the two need to be rescued; Pearl investigates while Mike tries to enjoy his time off from police duty before New Year's Eve.
Shakespeare and Hathaway -- Private Investigators Time Decays
An idyllic Shakespeare walk soon turns to disaster when one of the walkers is murdered and Frank becomes the prime suspect.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Murder in Montparnasse
Sarcelle's widow arrives asking for her late husband's paintings.
The Vietnam War The History of the World
President Richard Nixon begins withdrawing American troops from Vietnam; the invasion of Cambodia sparks large protests.
Gods of Tennis Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe bring glamour and celebrity to the court as they face off against each other at the 1980 and 1981 Wimbledon men's finals.
Gods of Tennis Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert
Cold War suspicions surround Martina Navratilova as she dominates Wimbledon but struggles to be as adored as her rival Chris Evert.
Great Performances Yellow Face
Daniel Dae Kim portrays a playwright in "Yellow Face," a farce that deals with the complexities of race.