Local leaders react to yesterday’s immigration arrests. And why Illinois State Police is sharing data with federal immigration authorities.

A new path toward building wealth in Chicago’s Black communities. And Chicago State University is adding a football team to its roster.

The mayor reacts as state lawmakers fail to fund public transit. And the latest on COVID-19 vaccine guidelines.

State lawmakers react to the new budget. And Jeremy Piven is bringing his stand-up comedy home to Chicago.

The Illinois House advances a bill allowing physician-assisted death for the terminally ill. And an overhaul of public transit in the Chicago area is lining up in Springfield.

Lawmakers are working to address transit and state budget challenges with just two days left in session. And a congressman from Schaumburg discusses his bid for the U.S. Senate.

Lawmakers still figuring out how to fill the state’s budget gap. A new opera on lesser-known Black heroes. And journalist Jonathan Capehart has a new memoir.

Lawmakers have just a few more days to pass a balanced state budget. And Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on how she’s reshaping the office.

Chicagoans react after a local man is accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers. And the mayor waves off the latest Trump attack — this time, over hiring practices.

A Chicago man is facing charges in the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members. And public transit workers are pushing for more funding.