A move to ban so-called sweepstakes machines in Chicago. And a new biography about the first American pope.

Renewed debate around a state law dealing with pretrial release. And making the case that Chicago’s violence prevention efforts could serve as a model to end all global violence.

Mourners gather for the funeral of a Chicago police officer killed in a hospital shooting. And Mayor Brandon Johnson lobbies state lawmakers for more funding.

Reports of immigration agents at Cook County courthouses. And a CTA groundbreaking, decades in the making.

Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield to talk priorities with lawmakers. And DACA recipients are facing delays in their renewal process.

An effort to regulate social media for children. A growing movement not to pay federal taxes. And a women’s sports bar is coming to Wrigleyville.

What a weakened Voting Rights Act could mean for future elections. And exploring Filipino culture and cuisine.

A state commission says federal immigration agents were violent and lawless during “Operation Midway Blitz.” And Democrats weigh a response after the U.S. Supreme Court further hobbles the Voting Rights Act.

Will a new report lead to accountability for immigration agents? And funding security for some federal workers as a record government shutdown is set to end.

The war in Iran reaches a key benchmark. And The Onion moves closer to acquiring Infowars.