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Stacy Davis Gates Wins Second Term as Chicago Teachers Union President

Stacy Davis Gates and the Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators (CORE) will remain in charge of the Chicago Teachers Union for three more years after emerging victorious in Friday’s officers elections.

National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago Facilitates Repatriation of Ancient Mayan Frieze Back to Mexico

The National Museum of Mexican Art is working in collaboration with the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History. The limestone frieze is estimated to be from between 500 to 900 C.E., overlapping with the Classic Period of the Mayan civilization in Mexico, according to the museum.

Revised CPD Policy Won’t Ban No-Knock Warrants or Block Officers From Pointing Guns at Kids, But Will Tighten Restrictions on Raids

U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer praised the revised policy as an example of what can be achieved through the consent decree process.

May 15, 2025 - Full Show

The impact of undocumented health care services on hospitals. And we take a stroll down Sesame Street with Sonia Manzano.

Report Links Health Care Programs for Undocumented Immigrants to Reduced Hospital Financial Burdens

Advocates are trying to save an Illinois program that provides health insurance to immigrants without legal status before the budget season wraps up in Springfield.

Sonia Manzano on ‘Sesame Street,’ Early Childhood Education and Sharing Puerto Rican Culture

Sunny day, sweepin’ the clouds away... that’s how Sonia Manzano spent her career for more than four decades. The actress hung out with Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and the whole “Sesame Street” gang when she played Maria on the beloved program.

Caleb Williams and His Dad Looked for Ways to Avoid Him Getting Drafted by Bears, According to Book

Williams threw for 20 touchdowns, was intercepted six times and took a league-high 68 sacks as a rookie. The Bears had a 10-game losing streak and finished 5-12. Waldron was fired nine games into the season and coach Matt Eberflus was let go after the 12th game.

Plan to Limit Scope of ‘Crime-Free Housing’ Ordinances Clears Illinois Senate Committee

A Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a measure aiming to limit the circumstances under which tenants can be evicted due to local “crime-free housing” ordinances.

Safety Reforms Could Be Coming for Chicago-Area Transit, but Funding Details Still Up in the Air

With just over two weeks to go before their spring adjournment, lawmakers in Springfield are facing a tight deadline to pass major reforms to Chicagoland’s transit system — but officials have released few concrete details.

Beyoncé vs. Mother Nature: Concert Delayed at Soldier Field Due to Severe Weather Threat

The National Weather Service is warning of a threat for “significant severe weather” Thursday afternoon into the evening. Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour kicks off a three-night stand at Soldier Field Thursday night.

City Council to Weigh Paying $1.2M to Resolve Another Lawsuit Tied to Convicted Ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts

Leonard Gipson spent two years in jail and pleaded guilty in three cases that were based on evidence gathered by former Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts, who was convicted in 2013 of taking bribes.

Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Kids to Become ‘Little Troublemakers’

Whether it’s asking for a promotion or confronting the school bully, writer Luvvie Ajayi Jones has become an expert on overcoming fears and speaking up. Jones’ books urge everyone to become what she calls a “Troublemaker,” or someone who pushes for positive change.

3 Men Wrongfully Convicted of Setting 1986 Fire That Killed 2 Brothers Should Receive $48M, City Lawyers Recommend

Chicago taxpayers spent a total of $200 million between January 2019 and June 2024 to resolve lawsuits brought by more than three dozen people who were wrongfully convicted based on evidence gathered by the Chicago Police Department, according to an analysis of city data by WTTW News.

City Lawyers Recommend Paying $5M to Woman Who Lost Both Legs to Frostbite After CPD Ignored Pleas for Help

There was snow on the ground and the temperature hovered around 5 degrees in the early morning hours of Feb. 8, 2021, when Briana Keys, now 39, got locked out of her Back of the Yards apartment, according to her lawsuit.

From a New Play at the Goodman to Opera in a Cemetery, Here Are 5 Weekend Event Picks

A new drama from a Pulitzer Prize winner is now running at the Goodman Theatre, plus Irish dancing and hip hop-infused ballet.