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Former Chicago Gangster Disciple Leader Larry Hoover Gets Commutation From Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, a former Chicago gang leader serving a life sentence at a supermax prison in Colorado.

New Navy Pier Marina, Offering Short-Term Docking for Recreational Boaters, Expected to Open Mid-June

The Navy Pier Marina is expected to officially open to the public June 14. The opening of the marina, located on the north side of Navy Pier, comes as this year’s boating season kicks off.

CTA Paid Some Employees $1M for Remote Work They Could Not Complete, Watchdog Report Finds

The Chicago Transit Authority has paid out more than $1 million over the past five years to vault operations employees for remote work, despite the fact that their work cannot be done remotely, a new watchdog report has found.

Apple Doesn’t Make iPhones in America. Why?

Experts say making iPhones in the U.S. would upend the way Apple builds its most lucrative product. Moving iPhone production to the US would mean shifting away from countries like China and India that have the highly specialized workforce and skills.

Elon Musk Criticizes Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ a Fracture in a Key Relationship

The billionaire entrepreneur, who supported Trump’s candidacy with at least $250 million and has worked for his administration as a senior adviser, said he was “disappointed” by what the president calls his “big beautiful bill.”

WNBA Says League Cannot Substantiate Claims That Racist Remarks Were Made by Fans at Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever Game

The WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist fan behavior took place during a game in Indianapolis between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever earlier this month.

Local Live Music Recommendations for May 28-June 3

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

Local Potato Chip Company Draws Inspiration From Iconic Chicago Foods

Laura Gardner, owner of Local Style Potato Chips, set out to combine her love of potato chips and Chicago foods to make the ultimate snack.

May 27, 2025 - Full Show

Lawmakers have just a few more days to pass a balanced state budget. And Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on how she’s reshaping the office.

Cook County’s Top Prosecutor Defends Tougher Pretrial Detention Policy

At her swearing-in ceremony six months ago, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke promised a tougher approach to tackling violent crime.

From Budget Shortfall to Transit Funding, State Lawmakers Launch Into Final Week of Spring Session

The Illinois General Assembly returned from the long weekend break for its final week of the spring session. Lawmakers have until May 31 to pass a revenue and spending plan with a simple majority of votes.

Unexploded Device From US Military Exercise Washes Up on Montrose Beach, And There Are 3 More Missing Flares Out There

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning the public about potential explosive devices that could wash up on Chicago-area beaches.

Donald Trump Set to Pardon Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of Fraud and Tax Evasion Convictions

A jury in 2022 found them guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. The Chrisleys were also found guilty of tax evasion.

Cook County Officials Raise Awareness Around Youth Mental Health, Resources

“We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, particularly with our young people,” said Cook County Commissioner Tara Stamps, who represents parts of the West Side. “Our children are both imploding and exploding at the same time.”

Bill Would Require Police Training for Sexual Assault, Conflicts of Interest

Anna’s Law is named after 22-year-old Illinois resident Anna Williams, who brought the issue of police insensitivity to victims of sexual assault to state lawmakers after her experience with law enforcement officials in 2021.