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Shortest of 4 siblings, prone to cookie rampages. I also freaking love flowers. On the urban nature beat at WTTW News @wttw

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Patty Wetli’s Biography

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Formerly with DNAinfo Chicago (RIP), from the site's launch to its demise. Covered a wide swath of Chicago's North Side with a motto of "no story left behind" — no topic too small, too serious or too silly. I just like to ask questions. pjwetli@gmail.com

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'Albany Park Not For Sale': Tenants Fight Eviction, Gentrification

'Albany Park Not For Sale': Tenants Fight Eviction, Gentrification

ALBANY PARK - Families facing eviction from an Albany Park apartment building are taking a stand against gent…

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Chicago's Unique Bricks, Once Hidden From View And Shunned, Now Front And Center

Chicago's Unique Bricks, Once Hidden From View And Shunned, Now Front And Center

Chicago's local "common" brick has gone from shabby to chic, and some of the city's most acclaimed architects…

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How One Man's Obsession With Chicago Bricks Spawned A Community Of Masonry Nerds

How One Man's Obsession With Chicago Bricks Spawned A Community Of Masonry Nerds

Meet the Guy Behind the Facade of Instagram's @BrickofChicago. Once you've seen brick through Will Quam's eye…

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North Side restaurant's Fall Donut offers autumnal flavors year-round

North Side restaurant's Fall Donut offers autumnal flavors year-round

Chef at Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen makes the pillowy, cinnamon sugar treat from her grandma’s recipe — and serv…

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Meet The New Bin On The Block, Here To Help You Clean Your Plate And Save The Planet

Meet The New Bin On The Block, Here To Help You Clean Your Plate And Save The Planet

Block Bins is the newest entrant in the compost collection business. Can an opt-in approach to reducing food …

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Venezuelan flavors on a roll at Klein's Bakery, home of the golfeado

Venezuelan flavors on a roll at Klein's Bakery, home of the golfeado

Newly arrived Venezuelans, part of a recent wave of immigrants fleeing their home country's chaos, are quickl…

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Wildfire Smoke Blankets Chicago as Air Quality Alert Issued With ‘Hazardous’ Levels of Pollution Expected

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| Chicago Tonight
Wildfire Smoke Blankets Chicago as Air Quality Alert Issued With ‘Hazardous’ Levels of Pollution Expected A plumes of smoke from the Camp Fire hang in the air over Moose Lake as multiple wildfires burn in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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Chicago Shuts Down Beaches and Pools Thursday as Air Quality Hits Hazardous Level

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| Chicago Tonight
Chicago Shuts Down Beaches and Pools Thursday as Air Quality Hits Hazardous Level A Chicago beach is pictured in a file photo. (WTTW News) With air quality levels hitting unhealthy and even hazardous levels across Chicago, the Chicago Park District has shut down all outdoor beaches and pools on Thursday, officials announced. Red flags have been posted at beaches and lifeguards have been removed. Indoor pools are still open.
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Wildfire Smoke Blankets Chicago as Air Quality Alert Issued With ‘Hazardous’ Levels of Pollution Expected

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| Argonne National Laboratory
Science & Nature Wildfire Smoke Blankets Chicago as Air Quality Alert Issued With ‘Hazardous’ Levels of Pollution Expected Video: Joining “Chicago Tonight” on July 16, 2026, is Scott Collis, an atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory. (Produced by Blake Thor) Wildfires burning across Canada and Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are sending smoke across the Great Lakes, creating unhealthy to hazardous air quality conditions.
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Awards

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2015 - Best Continuing Blog: Garden in the City (DNAinfo.com)

Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor Award, Chicago chapter Society of Professional Journalists

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