Last week Chicago saw its first so-called teen takeover of the year. Hundreds of young people gathered in the Loop on packed sidewalks and streets, resulting in eight arrests and 24 curfew violations.

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The headquarters for National Public Radio in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2025. (Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

Trump’s Move to End Federal Funding for NPR and PBS Was Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

A federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.

Donna Miller Declared Winner in Crowded 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary

| Matt Masterson

Preckwinkle Wins Democratic Nomination for Cook County Board President

| Blair Paddock

La Shawn Ford Declares Victory in Race to Replace Danny Davis in Illinois’ 7th District Primary

| Matt Masterson

Bailey Declared Winner of Republican Primary in Illinois Governor’s Race

| Blair Paddock

Incumbents Hold Solid Lead Over Lone Challenger for MWRD Board of Commissioner Seats

| Patty Wetli

Melissa Bean Declared Winner in Democratic Primary for Krishnamoorthi’s Open 8th Congressional District Seat

| Matt Masterson

March 17, 2026 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m.

| WTTW News

CHA Board Picks Head of Washington, D.C. Public Housing Agency as CEO Over Mayor’s Objections

| Heather Cherone

Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup Features Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, JENNIE and Smashing Pumpkins

| Eunice Alpasan

Sub-Zero Wind Chills Expected as Polls Open Tuesday. Will Voters Brave the Cold?

| Patty Wetli

March 16, 2026 - Full Show

| WTTW News

As Illinois Lawmakers Meet With Bears Staff, Hammond Mayor Still Pushing Potential Indiana Stadium Site

| Blake Thor

Mayor Brandon Johnson Meets With Men in Prison Working Toward Northwestern University Degrees

| Blair Paddock

How Local Poll Watching Groups Are Preparing for the Primary Election Amid Concerns Over Federal Immigration Actions

| Eunice Alpasan

Fire Cop Who Grabbed, Pushed Student While Working as a School Security Guard: Police Superintendent

| Heather Cherone

Week in Review: Election Day Preview, Tornado Recovery and Special Prosecutor Calls

| Nick Blumberg

Remember the Grubs That ‘Ate’ a North Side Park? They Came Back for Seconds and Then Some

| Patty Wetli

Interim CPS CEO Macquline King Among 3 Finalists to Become School District’s Next Permanent Leader

| Matt Masterson

Southwest Airlines to Discontinue Service at O’Hare Airport in June

| Eunice Alpasan

St. Patrick’s Day Dyeing O’ the Pond Tradition Returns to Garfield Park Conservatory

| Patty Wetli

Up For 16 Oscars, ‘Sinners’ Sparks Conversation on Chicago Blues History and Its Future

| Joel Ortiz

Pee-EWW! Foul Odor in North Side Neighborhoods Linked to Deep Tunnel Shafts

| Patty Wetli

Tech Group Sues Chicago Over First in the Nation Social Media Tax

| Heather Cherone

March 12, 2026 - Full Show

| WTTW News

The Market is ‘Volatile.’ How Should You Think About Your Investments Amid the Uncertainty?

| Andrew Montequin

Officers Attempted to Cover Up Pursuit That Killed Mother of 6, Lawyers for Her Family Say

| Heather Cherone

FBI: Attack at Michigan Synagogue Was a ‘Targeted Act of Violence Against the Jewish Community’

| Associated Press

Anjanette Young, 5 Others Nominated to Fill 3 Vacant Seats on CPD Oversight Board

| Heather Cherone

Key City Panel Rejects Bid to Ban Video Gambling in 6 Chicago Wards, Defying Local Alderpeople

| Heather Cherone

Group of Cook County Leaders Seek Special Prosecutor, Claim Eileen O’Neill Burke ‘Abandoned’ Duties to Investigate ICE

| Matt Masterson

After Inaugural Splash, Chicago River Swim Coming Back for Second Year

| Patty Wetli

Chicago Teachers Union Officials Pass Resolution Pushing for May 1 Day of ‘No School, No Work’

| Matt Masterson
 

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