SORT

FILTER


 

Liz Callaway Sings a Valentine to Sondheim and Her Father, ‘Chicago Tonight’ Creator John Callaway

Liz Callaway returns to Chicago this weekend to perform “To Steve with Love” at the Studebaker Theater and celebrate the composer through his words and music – and she’ll offer some personal recollections of the man himself.

Haitian American, African Immigrant Organizations in Chicago Push Back Against Trump’s Travel Ban

In a joint statement, the Coalition of Haitian American Organizations in the Chicagoland Area and the United African Organization called on congressional leaders to put pressure on President Donald Trump to reverse the ban.

Nearly 4.5 Years After 28-Year City Contract With ComEd Expired, No New Deal in Sight

The lack of a contract between the city of Chicago and Commonwealth Edison inked in the 21st century has tied the city’s hands in the fight against climate change and halted efforts to transition to clean energy.

June 12, 2025 - Full Show

Gov. JB Pritzker testifies before Congress about protections for undocumented immigrants. And what you can expect from Saturday’s “No Kings” rally.

What to Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests Happening in Chicago, Across the US on Saturday

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

Gov. JB Pritzker Defends Protections for Undocumented Immigrants to Congress, Urges GOP to Fix ‘Broken Immigration System’

The governor’s appearance is the latest flashpoint in Illinois’ ongoing battle with the GOP-controlled U.S House and the Trump administration, which is attempting to strip self-proclaimed sanctuary cities of all federal funding.

Audio Adaptation of ‘Hamlet’ Delivers Fresh Take on Shakespearean Tragedy

“We can make them feel that they’re inside the main character’s head,” Make-Believe Association founder Jeremy McCarter said. “And I just thought, well, if we can do that, what would be a more interesting head to be inside than Hamlet’s?”

Chicago Immigrant Advocates Demand End to ‘Deceptive’ ICE Raids, Reminds Communities to Know Their Rights

The calls come ahead of more ICE protests in Chicago as the city braces for potential federal immigration raids by ICE tactical units this week. “As news spreads about militarized ICE teams carrying out Trump’s agenda of hate on the streets of Chicago, so too does the fear among our community members,” Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Executive Director Lawrence Benito said during a news conference.

City Council to Weigh Paying $2.1M to Resolve Another Lawsuit Tied to Convicted Ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts

William Carter spent a total of four years in jail after pleading guilty in two cases and being convicted in a third that he alleges were based on false evidence gathered by Watts, who was convicted in 2013 of taking bribes, and other officers.

Man Acquitted of 1996 Murder After He Spent 23 Years in Prison Should Get $7.5M, City Lawyers Recommend

Dozens of Chicagoans have accused former Chicago Police Detective Kriston Kato of torturing them into confessing to crimes they did not commit. Kato has denied any wrongdoing.

House Approves Donald Trump’s Request to Cut Funding for NPR, PBS and Foreign Aid in 214-212 Vote

The House narrowly voted Thursday to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California Is Forcefully Removed From Noem’s News Conference and Handcuffed

Democratic U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Thursday was forcefully removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in Los Angeles and handcuffed by officers as he tried to speak up about immigration raids that have led to protests in California and around the country.

Insurance Plans Could Soon Be Required to Cover Horse Therapy in Illinois

Hippotherapy is a type of physical, occupational and speech therapy where the movement of a horse is used to treat a patient’s specific disability or disorder.

Illinois Health Officials Call RFK Jr.’s Removal of Vaccine Advisory Committee Members ‘Deeply Concerning’

The Illinois Department of Public Health this week issued a statement after Kennedy removed all volunteer members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Brookfield Zoo Mourning ‘Devastating Loss’ of 4-Day-Old Dolphin Calf

Just days after Brookfield Zoo issued the exciting announcement of the first bottlenose dolphin born at the zoo in more than a decade, staff is mourning the sudden death of the calf on Wednesday night.