Patty Wetli is a journalist at WTTW. She covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest and world news, with a strong focus on climate change, sustainability, and the natural sciences. Her 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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By: Patty Wetli
The rare ghost orchid bloom will be on public display at the garden’s Tropical Greenhouse through May 25.
Monitors with both Chicago Piping Plovers and Lake County Audubon Society reported eggs laid at Montrose Beach and the Waukegan shoreline, respectively.
By: Patty Wetli
On Wednesday, City Council members unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s Native and Pollinator Garden Registry ordinance, which now allows plants up to 36 inches tall in the parkway. Previously, the height limit was 10 inches, a holdover from the Department of Streets and Sanitation’s weed regulations.
By: Patty Wetli
More than 1,100 people participated in the contest, submitting more than 3,200 options. A committee narrowed the choices down to three finalists.
Friday marks the unofficial start to summer, with the city’s lakefront beaches opening for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
By: Patty Wetli
The Obama Presidential Center is kicking off its public programming with a three-day grand opening festival, June 19-21.
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.
