Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage — calling out the Trump administration’s actions on Social Security. And alderpeople are blocking Jan. 6 rioters from working with the city.

The new leader of the Chicago Park District on his vision for the future. And exploring Chicago’s Latino history in an upcoming exhibit.

An effort to ban Jan. 6 participants from city jobs. What’s behind disparities in pregnancy-related deaths. And Stacy Davis Gates on the new CTU contract.

A war of words between Chicago’s mayor and the White House. And the Trump administration is targeting major law firms — we explore the constitutional questions it raises.

Pushback across campuses as international student visas are revoked. And Geoffrey Baer explores the lakefront in a new special.

The Trump administration abruptly revokes visas for students at local universities. And state elections officials look into the Illinois Senate president’s campaign fund.

Privacy concerns for undocumented immigrants filing taxes. Meet the new 35th Ward alderperson. And inside a local organization helping teens tell their stories.

A new approach to building affordable housing in Chicago. And efforts to address disparities among Black students at CPS.

Chicago alderpeople are pushing to ban Jan. 6 participants from city jobs. And the Trump administration is yanking funding for arts and cultural groups — a look at the local impact.

What the new round of tariffs means for your wallet. And the impact of federal funding cuts on local libraries.