U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García with the latest on aid to migrants in Chicago. What’s behind CPR disparities. And a musician who blends her bicultural influences.
Both the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and the Chicago Police Department’s Bureau of Internal Affairs are investigating sexual misconduct allegations between officers at the...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s vision for Chicago becomes clearer in a new report. More questions about the practices of a well-connected suburban business owner. And “Tommy” takes the stage at...
Chicago’s pension problem getting worse. How roller-coaster weather is affecting crops. And reviewing the one-two punch of the Fourth of July and NASCAR in Spotlight Politics.
We launch WTTW News: A Safer City. The new series will examine the region’s struggle with crime and violence. Today, a live report from Highland Park on the mass shooting’s impact a year...
The devastating impact of fentanyl. Upgrading the Illinois International Port District. Some big tech winners. And what to know about the city’s new minimum wage.
The impact of the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions. Traffic stops targeting Black drivers. And the Festival of Life kicks off in Washington Park.
NASCAR fans have started their excitement as the street race is finally here. The race, however, is adding to massive holiday traffic headaches. The city expects a $113 million windfall,...
A bombshell Supreme Court ruling upends affirmative action. We’re live in Grant Park just days before the NASCAR street race begins. And what to know about new laws taking effect soon.
Biden’s whirlwind day in Chicago. The city is set to get a new U.S. attorney. An effort to clear a backlog of police misconduct cases. And the intersection of Chicago’s labor and LGBTQ+...
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