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Should the Chicago Park District’s HQ Become ‘Commissioners Park’? Weigh in on the Proposed Name

Ever since it opened in 2023, the Chicago Park District’s new 17-acre headquarters in Brighton Park has been known as Park 596.

Chicago’s Parks Are Full of Trees, But No One Knows How Many. They’re About To Get Counted

The Chicago Park District is undertaking an inventory of its trees — counting their numbers and recording their health — in order to develop a management plan.

With Labor Contract Secured, CTU Members Now Set to Vote on Union Leadership

Weeks after ratifying a new labor agreement, rank-and-file members of the Chicago Teachers Unions this week will be voting once again, this time to decide on their leadership for the next three years.

Local Live Music Recommendations for May 14-20

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

Illinois on Track to End Health Coverage Program for Immigrant Adults

The Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program, or HBIA, was launched in 2021. It covers qualifying individuals aged 42-64.

Consumer Advocates Tell Regulators to Slash Rate Hike Requests From Ameren, Nicor

Natural gas customers in the Chicago suburbs and downstate Illinois are likely to see an increase in their monthly bills next year, but it's up to state regulators to decide how big a hike, if any, to approve.

Ald. Moore Warns CTA Board Not to Be ‘Backbiting Snake’ by Opposing Mayor’s Pick for Agency Leader as Some Call for National Search

The Chicago Transit Authority board of directors saw a highly unusual heated exchange at its monthly meeting, with Ald. David Moore (17th Ward) warning directors not to be a “backbiting snake” and oppose Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reported pick for the transit agency president.

PAWS Chicago Aims to Find Homes For 120 Animals During Spring Adoption Event

The event will be held at the PAWS Chicago Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center, 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue, in Lincoln Park. The shelter is extending its adoption hours and adding additional appointments for the upcoming event.

After Staff Cuts, National Weather Service Now Works to Fill 155 ‘Critical’ Vacancies Ahead of Hurricane Season

The wave of early retirements, firings of probationary workers and other Trump administration incentives for federal employees to leave government service led to more than 560 departures from the NWS, according to a NOAA employee who requested anonymity for fear of retribution.

EPA Announces Rollback for Some Biden-Era Limits on So-Called Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.

May 13, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson came into office with a list of progressive priorities for the city of Chicago. He looks back on the last two years and what lays out his goals are for the next two years.

‘The Bear’ Releases Season 4 Premiere Date

The fourth season of the FX series will premiere June 25 at 7 p.m., with all 10 episodes being available on Hulu, and on Disney+ internationally, FX announced Tuesday.

Hasan Piker, Popular Turkish American Political Commentator, Was Detained and Questioned at O’Hare Airport

Hasan Piker, who has 2.8 million followers on Twitch, recounted his experience online Monday saying he was questioned for hours a day earlier despite being born in the U.S. and enrolled in Global Entry, a federal program allowing low-risk passengers to travel through customs and passport control quickly.

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson Reinstated by Major League Baseball, Making Them Hall of Fame Eligible

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.

Chicago Early Childhood Care Workers to Receive Pay Bump with $7M Investment From City

Starting in July, about 3,000 early childhood professionals at 86 early childhood care and education agencies funded by the city will see a cost-per-child increase in their salaries, averaging to a 5-10% increase in wages, according to city officials.