Finger pointing as officials say Chicago is facing a budget deficit. And are the country’s voting systems secure?

Wildfire smoke clouds the Chicago region, closing beaches and canceling outdoor events. Plus, a bleak budget reality as Chicago Public Schools eyes layoffs and a spending freeze.

A disappearing skyline and air quality alerts as wildfire smoke blankets Chicago. Plus, layoffs and a spending freeze — we unpack how Chicago Public Schools plans to close its massive deficit.

The cost of some goods declines as inflation cools — but uncertainty remains. And a Justice Department memo could have major implications for people with disabilities.

Reports that ICE is stopping most traffic stops in the wake of two deadly shootings. And what to know about the parasitic illness that’s sweeping the country.

Chicago’s police superintendent is set to retire this week — what comes next? And a task force explores the challenges facing domestic violence survivors.

Federal prosecutors charge state lawmaker Carol Ammons with fraud and lying to the FBI. And a judge scolds U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros for publicly discussing a sealed indictment.

A federal judge finds Chicago’s U.S. attorney violated a court order. And what happens to all the storm water after heavy rainfall like we saw last weekend.

South Side native Matt Brewer on his bid for Chicago mayor. And some SNAP costs are shifting to states — what that means for Illinois.

Concerns over the city’s budget as the mayor says some revenue sources haven’t materialized. And reports of immigration enforcement are surging around the country — what’s happening in Chicago?