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High School Journalists Go Beyond ‘Senn TV’ with New Stories of Chicago

Chicago high school students, with some guidance from WTTW, recently produced stories showcasing one family’s journey from Bangladesh to Chicago and an open mic event sponsored by Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper.

City Beefs Up Pothole-Patching Crews Following Wild Winter

A volatile winter has left the city’s streets cratered with potholes. What the city is doing to patch them up.

Police: Gunman in Officer’s Murder Sought to Kill ‘First Hispanic Man’ He Found

Chicago police say they’re considering hate crime charges against two men charged in the fatal shooting of off-duty Officer John Rivera.

4 in 10 Chicago Parents Don’t Have Paid Leave, Survey Finds

Caring for a sick family member, such as a child, is the top reason why parents take off work, according to a new citywide survey. Yet nearly 40 percent of working parents don’t have paid leave.

Social Security Administration Warning of Phone Impersonation Scheme

While the Social Security Administration may contact people by phone, employees will never threaten a person or a promise Social Security benefit approval in exchange for information, according to the agency.

2 Charged in Fatal Shooting of Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer

Two men are charged with first-degree murder in the weekend slaying of an off-duty Chicago police officer who was repeatedly shot while sitting in a parked car.

New Poll Suggests Lightfoot Poised to Clinch Mayor’s Race

Half of Chicagoans believe the city is “on the wrong track,” according to a new WTTW/Crain’s Temkin/Harris poll, which also indicates that Lori Lightfoot will win the April 2 runoff election to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: $10M NFL Settlement

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the impact of a reported $10 million settlement between the NFL and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and current Carolina Panthers player Eric Reid.

The Week in Review: Lightfoot, Preckwinkle Face Off on WTTW

Mayoral candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle continue battling it out to become Chicago’s next mayor. Boeing’s 737 crisis worsens. No sentence change for Jason Van Dyke. And we preview the baseball season.

Black Ensemble Shines Light on Gospel Great Mahalia Jackson

For years now, Jackie Taylor has reminded Black Ensemble audiences that “going to the theater is like to going to church.” In her latest production, this sentiment takes on a decidedly literal meaning.

The Choice for Mayor 2019: A WTTW News Special

On April 2, mayoral contenders Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle square off in Chicago’s runoff election. WTTW News brings you in-depth profiles of mayoral candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle.

No Decision on R. Kelly’s Dubai Travel Request

An overseas trip by R. Kelly is in limbo after his criminal attorney asked for more time to provide details to the court about concerts the singer wants to perform next month in Dubai.

R. Kelly Defense Emerges, Including Saying Accusers are Lying

Court filings and comments by R.Kelly’s lead attorney after the R&B star was charged in February provide clues about an emerging legal strategy.

Lightfoot, Preckwinkle Clash on Campaign Cash

The back-and-forth over political donations during Thursday’s forum was the latest in a series of contentious public appearances between Chicago mayoral candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle.

March 21, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the March 21, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”