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New Documentary Highlights Pope Leo’s Chicago Connections, Including His Love for Chicago Food and the White Sox

“Leo from Chicago,” chronicles Pope Leo XIV's journey to being pope, from his time growing up in south suburban Dolton, into the priesthood and his missionary work in Peru, while also offering a look into how Chicago has shaped him.

How Federal Agencies’ Roles Have Shifted in Trump’s Immigration Battle

President Donald Trump’s vow to wage the biggest domestic deportation program in American history. Here is a look at the agencies involved and how their complicated and often overlapping duties have evolved.

DOJ Appeals Sweeping Order Restricting Immigration Agents’ Use of Force Around Chicago

“This overbroad and unworkable injunction has no basis in law, threatens the safety of federal officers, and violates the separation of powers,” DOJ attorneys wrote in their appeal.

‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Will Broadcast Live From Downtown Chicago for First Time

The festivities in Chicago will be led by a new host and feature live performances, on-the-ground updates and reporting throughout the evening, according to a news release. Details have not yet been announced.

Trump Administration Renews Supreme Court Appeal to Keep Full SNAP Payments Frozen

The request is the latest in a flurry of legal activity over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the historic U.S. government shutdown.

2 CPD Officers Suspended for 1 Year Each After 2019 Drunken Wrigleyville Brawl, Records Show

City officials agreed to allow the two officers to serve suspensions of 365 days each, even though the agency charged with investigating police misconduct and the city's former top cop agreed they should be fired for their conduct.

Senate Takes First Step Toward Ending the Government Shutdown; Durbin and Duckworth Divided

The agreement does not guarantee the health care subsidies will be extended, as Democrats have demanded for almost six weeks.

Lake Effect Snow Moves Out of Chicago Area Monday. Here Are the Latest Totals

Lake effect snow is gradually moving out of the Chicago area Monday morning after the season’s first winter storm.

Lake Effect Snow of More Than 6 Inches Could Make Chicago’s Morning Commute ‘Dangerous to Impossible’

A winter storm warning is in effect late Sunday night into Monday morning with forecasters predicting intense snowfall at a rate of more than three inches an hour in the most intense bands, according to the National Weather Service.

Federal Agents Say They Were Shot at in Little Village; Chemical Agents Used to Disperse Crowd

No one was injured in the shooting reported by federal agents, according to a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department.

Week in Review: Johnson Defends Budget Plan; Federal Agents Arrest Teacher at Day Care

Community outrage after immigration agents pull a teacher out of a day care. And U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García says last minute that he’s not running — but his hand-picked successor is.

Trump Administration Seeks to Halt SNAP Food Aid Payments After a Court Order

The judge gave the Trump administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But the administration asked the appeals court to suspend any court orders requiring it to spend more money than is available in a contingency fund, and instead allow it to continue with planned partial SNAP payments for the month.

Attorneys Seek Release of Day Care Teacher Detained by Federal Agents, Moved to Indiana ICE Facility

Attorneys filed an updated petition Thursday seeking the release of Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano, who, at the time, was being held at the ICE processing center in Broadview. Santillana Galeano has since been moved to an ICE facility in Clark County, Indiana, according to her attorney.

City Poised to Pay $500K to 2 Women Severely Injured During Police Chase That Killed 2

In all, 11 cases alleging Chicagoans were hit or killed during a police chase that violated department policy cost taxpayers more than $82.5 million to resolve between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, according to WTTW News’ analysis.

Inaugural Chicagoland Bookstore Trolley Is the Hottest Holiday Ticket in Town

One of the hottest tickets this holiday season is passage on the Chicagoland Bookstore Trolley, spreading cheer one hardcover and paperback at a time.