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Military personnel in uniform, with the Texas National Guard patch on, are seen at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Elwood, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. (AP Photo / Laura Bargfeld)

Appeals Court Upholds Federal Judge’s Temporary Order Blocking National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

A three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration’s request to allow the president to immediately deploy National Guard troops into Chicago.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for $617M in New Taxes to Close Budget Gap, Avoid Layoffs

A federal agent prepares to throw a tear gas canister at community members during clashes on Chicago’s South Side on Oct. 14, 2025. (Jim Vondruska / Reuters via CNN Newsource)

Federal Judge Wants Immigration Agents in Chicago to Wear Body Cameras, Address Tactics: ‘I’m Really Not Happy’

October 15, 2025 Full Episode

Politics

A sign reads "Stop Deportations Defend Immigrants" on Chicago's Northwest Side. (WTTW News)

Federal Immigration Agents Targeted Northwest Side Neighborhoods. Residents Banded Together to Push Back

Luis Kevin Islas says lately the Rogers Park neighborhood is like a “ghost town.” In recent weeks, the area has seen an increase in federal immigration agents and raids.

Inset: Jason Lee (Chicago for the People, Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson's Transition Committee)

Chicago Watchdog Says Mayor’s Senior Adviser Failed to Cooperate With Probe, Should be Fired

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Warrantless Immigration Arrests Banned at Cook County Courthouses Under New Order

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Crime & Law

ACLU of Illinois Says Supreme Court Ruling in LA Does Not Legalize Racial Profiling — But Does Make it Easier

Sep 11, 2025 | Paul Caine

Bruce DuMont is pictured with an antique television and radio. (Courtesy Bruce DuMont)

Arts & Entertainment

Bruce DuMont, Who Helped Launch ‘Chicago Tonight’ During Decadeslong Broadcasting Career, Dies at 81

Sep 11, 2025 | Matt Masterson

Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans appears on “Chicago Tonight” on Aug. 13, 2024. (WTTW News)

Crime & Law

Eight-time Incumbent Tim Evans Defeated by Charles Beach in Cook County Chief Judge Election

Sep 11, 2025 | Matt Masterson

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Politics

Chicago City Council to Weigh Paying $90M to Resolve 176 Lawsuits Tied to Disgraced Ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts

Sep 11, 2025 | Heather Cherone

William Staudt, a firefighter that worked at Ground Zero on the day of the attacks, looks over a reflecting pool during a ceremony to mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo / Seth Wenig)

Politics

Americans Mark the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks With Emotional Ceremonies

Sep 11, 2025 | Associated Press

A rehearsal of “Mr. Wolf” at the Steppenwolf Theatre. (Joel Moorman)

Arts & Entertainment

From a Steppenwolf Premiere to a Tiffany Lamp Exhibition, Here Are 6 Arts Picks for the Week

Sep 11, 2025 | Marc Vitali

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Politics

Will Chicago Cops Be Allowed to Turn Off Body-Worn Cameras While Being Questioned After Shootings? Judge to Decide

Sep 11, 2025 | Heather Cherone

Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

Crime & Law Politics

Charlie Kirk, Conservative Activist Raised in Chicago Suburbs, Shot and Killed at Event in Utah

Sep 10, 2025 | Associated Press

Brandis Friedman hosts the Sept. 10, 2025, episode of "Chicago Tonight: Black Voices." (WTTW News)

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Sept. 10, 2025 - Full Show

Sep 10, 2025 | WTTW News

A homeless encampment is pictured in a file photo. (WTTW News)

Politics

Advocates Brace for Sweeps of Homeless Encampments in Chicago, Launch ‘Know Your Rights’ Campaign

Sep 10, 2025 | Shelby Hawkins

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Health

Black-Led HIV Prevention Groups Push for More Equitable Funding Amid Federal Cuts

Sep 10, 2025 | Bridgette Adu-Wadier

“Ashland Avenue” runs at the Goodman Theatre through Oct. 12. (Todd Rosenberg)

Arts & Entertainment

Goodman Theatre Marks 100 Years With 2 Rock Hall of Famers and ‘Messy’ Stories of Chicago

Sep 10, 2025 | Marc Vitali

Police work on the campus after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo / Hannah Schoenbaum)

Politics

American Politicians Who Have Directly Experienced Violence React to Charlie Kirk Shooting

Sep 10, 2025 | Associated Press

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks at a Turning Point event prior to Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaking, Sept. 4, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo / Ross D. Franklin, File)

Politics

How Charlie Kirk Rose to Prominence as a Conservative Activist

Sep 10, 2025 | Associated Press

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Crime & Law

CPS Headquarters Placed Under Temporary Lockdown After Nearby Shooting

Sep 10, 2025 | Matt Masterson

Ald. Brendan Reilly announces a run for president of the Cook County Board of the Commissioners in a video posted to social media. (Provided)

Politics

Ald. Brendan Reilly to Run for Cook County Board President, Challenging Preckwinkle

Sep 10, 2025 | Heather Cherone

President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he arrives for dinner at a restaurant near the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington, with Vice President JD Vance. (AP Photo / Alex Brandon)

Politics

Donald Trump’s Strike on Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat Raises Legal Questions About His Use of Military Power

Sep 10, 2025 | Associated Press

Dick Van Dyke speaks at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2013. (Photo by John Shearer / Invision/AP, File)

Arts & Entertainment

Illinois Native Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 in December. Fans Can Celebrate at the Movies

Sep 10, 2025 | Associated Press

The entrance to Potbelly sandwich store seen in Mount Prospect, Ill., on May 13, 2020. (AP Photo / Nam Y. Huh, File)

Business

Chicago-Founded Potbelly Being Acquired by Gas Station and Convenience Chain for $566 Million

Sep 10, 2025 | Associated Press

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Crime & Law

The Number of Times CPD Officers Pointed Their Guns at People Increased 44% from 2022 to 2024: Data

Sep 10, 2025 | Heather Cherone

Jeremiah Chiu kicks off Sound & Gravity fest on Wednesday. (Credit: Scottie McNiece)

Arts & Entertainment

New Music Festival Sound & Gravity Leads a Packed Slate of Must-See Chicago Concerts This Week

Local Live Music Recommendations for Sept. 10-16

Sep 10, 2025 | Josh Terry

Brandis Friedman hosts the Sept. 9, 2025, episode of "Chicago Tonight." (WTTW News)

Sept. 9, 2025 - Full Show

Sep 9, 2025 | WTTW News

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Health

How Can You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Illinois? State to Make Its Own Recommendations as FDA Limits Eligibility

Sep 9, 2025 | Eunice Alpasan

University of Chicago professor Robert Pape appears on “Chicago Tonight” on Sept. 9, 2025. (WTTW News)

Politics

Trump Taking US ‘Down a Dark Road,’ Says UChicago Political Violence Expert

Sep 9, 2025 | Paul Caine

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Education

Ex-Northwestern Leader Henry Bienen Named University’s Interim President

Sep 9, 2025 | Matt Masterson

Former state senator and unsuccessful candidate for governor and later Congress Darren Bailey is pictured at the 2023 Illinois State Fair during his unsuccessful congressional campaign. (Jerry Nowicki / Capitol News Illinois)

Politics

Republican Darren Bailey to Run for Governor Again in Illinois, Sources Confirm

Sep 9, 2025 | Ben Szalinski — Capitol News Illinois

Jeremie Fant, director of conservation at Chicago Botanic Garden, has spent 15 years experimenting with growing native plants in containers on his condo’s small balcony. (Courtesy of Jeremie Fant)

Science & Nature

Prairie in a Pot: Chicago Plant Scientist Tackles Challenge of Native Gardening on an Urban Balcony

Sep 9, 2025 | Patty Wetli

(Randy von Liski / Flickr)

Crime & Law

P. Scott Neville Selected as Next Chief Justice of Illinois Supreme Court

Sep 9, 2025 | Matt Masterson

Argonne National Laboratory is pictured in a file image. (Credit: Argonne National Laboratory)

Science & Nature

Staff Shakeup at Fermilab and Argonne as Buyouts Follow Budgeted Funding Drop, Federal Research Shift

Sep 9, 2025 | Jared Rutecki

Brandis Friedman hosts "Chicago Tonight" on Sept. 8, 2025. (WTTW News)

Sept. 8, 2025 - Full Show

Sep 8, 2025 | WTTW News

Naval Station Great Lakes is pictured in a file photo. (WTTW News)

Politics

Illinois Members of Congress on New ICE Activity, Violence Prevention and Public Safety

Sep 8, 2025 | Bridgette Adu-Wadier

James “Big Cat” Williams appears on “Chicago Tonight” on Sept. 8, 2025. (WTTW News)

Arts & Entertainment

James ‘Big Cat’ Williams on What’s in Store for the Chicago Bears and Their New Head Coach

Sep 8, 2025 | Shelby Hawkins