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Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders speak at an event at the Governor’s Mansion in March 2026. (Jenna Schweikert / Capitol News Illinois)

School Choice Option at Standstill as Illinois Legislators Weigh Benefits, Political Fallout of Federal Tax Credit

The tax credit, passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025, is a dollar-for-dollar non-refundable federal tax credit for donations of up to $1,700 a year to authorized scholarship-granting organizations.

IDOT Targets Young Engineering Talent With Up to $60K in Student Loan Assistance

| Medill Illinois News Bureau

Democrats Test a New Red State Strategy: Back Independents Over Their Own Nominees

| Associated Press

Documentary Traces the Journey of 7 Siblings Who Survived the Holocaust and Settled in Chicago

| Blake Thor

May 14, 2026 - Full Show

| WTTW News

What to Know About Hantavirus — Local Risk, Response and Readiness

| Andrew Montequin

Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

| UIS Public Affairs Reporting

Engaging With Arts and Culture Can Slow Biological Aging as Much as Exercise, Study Suggests

| CNN

As SNAP Cuts Go Into Effect, Independent Grocers Prepare for the Impact

| Joel Ortiz

Illinois’ Budget Picture Tightens in Final Stretch Amid Economic Uncertainty

| Ben Szalinski — Capitol News Illinois

City Lawyers Recommend Paying $3.5M to Family of Little Village Vendor Killed by Driver Being Chased by Police

| Heather Cherone

A Doc Film on Crypto Scams and a New Play From A Red Orchid Theatre: 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

| Josh Terry

May 13, 2026 - Full Show

| WTTW News

RFK Jr. Launches Plan to Address ‘Overuse’ of Psychiatric Medications

| CNN

Oh Baby, What a Surprise! Bison Calf Unexpectedly Born to New Herd in Kane County

| Patty Wetli

Ethics Board Hits Paul Vallas With $214K Fine for Accepting Improper Campaign Contributions

| Heather Cherone

Chicago Board of Education Members Call on Springfield to Back Students Over Bears Stadium

| Matt Masterson

US Overdose Deaths Fell Again in 2025, but Some Worry About Policy and Drug Supply Changes

| Associated Press

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for May 13-20

| Josh Terry

May 12, 2026 - Full Show

| WTTW News

From Chicago to the Vatican, New Biography Explores Pope Leo’s Influences and Ministry

| Andrew Montequin

Investigation Finds Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Objects to 4 of 5 Petitions for Certificates of Innocence

| Blake Thor

CPS Schools Facing School Staffing Cuts as District’s Budget Deficit Tops $730M

| Matt Masterson

Possible Illinois Hantavirus Case Not Linked to Outbreak on Cruise Ship

| Eunice Alpasan

Fallen Chicago Firefighter David Meyer Among Those Honored in Annual Ceremony

| UIS Public Affairs Reporting

Deal Reached to Delay End of Tipped Minimum Wage, Even After Johnson Veto

| Heather Cherone

‘More Than Just a Road’: Illinois Communities Celebrate Route 66’s Centennial

| Medill Illinois News Bureau

Chicago’s Eaglets Draw Too Much Attention, Park District Limits Access to Nesting Site

| Patty Wetli

May 11, 2026 - Full Show

| WTTW News

In New Book, Doctor Argues Violence Should Be Treated as an Epidemic That Can Be Cured

| Joel Ortiz

SAFE-T Act Once Again Under the Microscope Following Killing of CPD Officer. State Lawmakers Weigh In

| Blake Thor

Pediatrics Group Issues New Guidance on Recess for the First Time in 13 Years

| Associated Press

Chicago’s Native Garden Registry Is Open for Applications. Here’s How To Qualify

| Patty Wetli
 

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