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Push to Give Chicago Voters Power to Recall Mayor Raises Less Than $300 in 3 Months

With 20 days to go before the initiative faces a deadline of Aug. 5 to file at least 56,464 signatures to put the question to Chicago voters on the Nov. 5 ballot, the committee has just $83.47 on hand after spending $175, according to state records.

Chicago Tonight Live Stream Test

We're live from Milwaukee as Day 1 of the Republican National Convention comes to a close.

Illinois Holocaust Museum Using VR Headsets to Bring Survivor Stories to RNC, DNC

The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie is taking its mission on the road this summer, bringing the stories of survivors to life at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions through virtual reality headsets.

2 People Arrested During, After RNC Protest in Downtown Milwaukee Monday: Police

The Milwaukee Police Department confirmed one person was arrested at the downtown protest Monday and one more person was arrested after the march concluded.

July 15, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m.

We're live from Milwaukee as Day 1 of the Republican National Convention comes to a close.

RNC Live Blog, Day 1: Trump Makes Appearance at Convention; Vance VP Pick

WTTW News reporters are spread out across Milwaukee covering the 2024 Republican National Convention and Illinois’ delegation. Check back throughout the day for continuous updates.

Trump’s Grand RNC Entrance, a VP Pick and the New GOP: Takeaways From Day 1

The Republican presidential ticket came together on Monday when Donald Trump named J.D. Vance as his running mate. In turning to the 39-year-old Ohio senator, the Republican nominee injected new energy into a campaign that has centered in recent weeks on questions of age following President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance.

A Shooting Range, a Gun Store and a Ladder Purchase: Tracking the Trump Rally Gunman’s Movements Leading Up to His Attack

Even after successfully breaking into his phone and searching his computer, scouring his search history and bedroom, and interviewing his family and friends, agents still haven’t found evidence that would suggest political or ideological impetus for the shooting, law enforcement sources told CNN.

July 15, 2024 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m.

We’re live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with local reaction to former President Trump’s VP pick and this weekend’s attempted assassination.

Trump Picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a Once-Fierce Critic Turned Loyal Ally, as His GOP Running Mate

The 39-year-old Vance rose to national fame with the 2016 publication of his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” He was elected to the Senate in 2022 and has become one of the staunchest champions of the former president’s “Make America Great Again” agenda, particularly on trade, foreign policy and immigration.

Photos: Protesters Take to the Streets of Milwaukee for Day 1 of the RNC

Thousands of anti-Donald Trump protesters gathered in downtown Milwaukee on Monday to protest the first day of the Republican National Convention. WTTW News social media producer Michael Izquierdo documented the march in photos.

Storms Packing ‘Destructive Winds’ Racing Toward Chicago Monday Night, 2 Tornadoes Confirmed on South Side Sunday

These are not your “ordinary run-of-the-mill winds,” the weather service said.

‘We’re Not Going Back to That’: Chicagoans Join First Major RNC Protest in Milwaukee

Thousands of protesters — including many from Chicago — took part in the first major protest of the Republican National Convention through the heart of Milwaukee on Monday in a peaceful march that briefly shut down streets around the convention hall.

3rd Plover Chick Dies at Montrose, Many Asking If Lone Survivor Should Be Removed From Beach for Safety

The chicks have seemed healthy, but then become lethargic. Necropsies have been performed to help determine the cause.

Illinois Elected Officials React to Judge Dismissing Trump’s Classified Documents Case

Applause broke out Monday morning as Illinois delegates got word during their meeting at the Republican National Convention that a judge dismissed the federal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.