The Art Institute of Chicago is <a href="https://www.wbez.org/arts/2026/09/22/art-institute-of-chicago-return-looted-holocaust-era-painting-metzinger-lewenstein">returning a 113-year-old painting</a> to the family of its original owner after an investigation revealed it was stolen and resold during Nazi occupation. We talk with contributor Leigh Giangreco and WTTW’s Joanna Hernandez about how Chicago’s world-class museums manage repatriation and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/art-institute-of-chicago-egon-schiele-drawing/">allegations of stolen artifacts</a>. Plus, a new report says younger Latinos are <a href="https://news.wttw.com/2026/09/16/spanish-fading-across-generations-these-latino-parents-are-working-keep-it-alive">speaking less Spanish in the home</a>, and we <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/museums-zoos/2026/09/21/3rd-beluga-whale-dies-shedd-aquarium-moved-marineland-canada-niagara-falls">update our Beluga Watch 2026</a>.
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The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a 113-year-old painting to the family of its original owner after an investigation revealed it was stolen and resold during Nazi occupation. We talk with contributor Leigh Giangreco and WTTW’s Joanna Hernandez about how Chicago’s world-class museums manage repatriation and allegations of stolen artifacts. Plus, a new report says younger Latinos are speaking less Spanish in the home, and we update our Beluga Watch 2026.

Good News:&nbsp; Beverly Art Walk, Norwood Park Walking Tour&nbsp;

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  Steppenwolf Theatre

  Broadway In Chicago - Jekyll & Hyde

  Chicago Architecture Center - Open House

  Destination Madison


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Art Institute Returns Nazi-Looted Painting. Plus, Fourth Shedd Beluga Dies

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