Patty Wetli is a journalist at WTTW. She covers a range of topics including climate change, environmental services, and urban development, with a keen focus on the intersection of agriculture, animal care, and regional interests. Patty's work has been featured in Outdoor News, CDC Gaming Reports, and Block Club Chicago.
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Patty's coverage indicates a focus on local events, weather patterns, and their impact on the community in Chicago and Illinois. She seems particularly interested in stories related to weather phenomena, seasonal changes, and their effects on daily life.
Given her interest in scientific topics such as weather patterns and natural phenomena, Patty may be open to pitches from experts who can provide insights or analysis related to these areas. For example, meteorologists or environmental scientists could offer valuable perspectives on how specific weather events are impacting the region.
She also covers house & home themes which might indicate an interest in content about home maintenance during extreme weather conditions or tips for preparing homes for seasonal changes.
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Admire the creativity of the region's green thumbs and discover inspiration on garden walks, hosted by neighborhood associations and garden clubs across the area.
By: Patty Wetli
On Friday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized its designation of critical habitat for the endangered bumblebee. Counties in six states, including Illinois, are listed in the new ruling.
A man has been arrested in the sexual assault of a 29-year-old woman in LaBagh Woods on May 23.
By: Patty Wetli
While a number of high-profile bills failed to garner enough support during the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly, the designation of an official state bee sailed through both the House and Senate.
By: Patty Wetli
The Obama Presidential Center’s museum tower and plaza, June 3, 2026. (Nicole Cardos / WTTW News)
WTTW News Explains on the common myths around tornadoes and how the weather events can hit Chicago.
By: Patty Wetli
The water is already on at some Chicago Park District splash pads, just in time to provide relief from summer’s first heat wave.
By: Patty Wetli
“Flyway City,” a new exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center, calls on Chicagoans to do better by birds. It shows solutions that are saving lives.
By: Patty Wetli
Chicagoans should prepare for multiple rounds rounds of thunderstorms and uncomfortably hot and humid conditions on Wednesday and Thursday.
By: Patty Wetli
The National Weather Service is tracking two rounds of severe weather Thursday.
