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Top Federal Prosecutor in Chicago Denies Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll, Disputing Media Reports

Andrew Boutros, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, issued a statement roughly 24 hours after the first report was published saying that his office “has not opened — and has never opened — a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.”

May 28, 2026 - Full Show

State lawmakers pass legislation on AI regulation and insurance rates — a look at what the bills would do. And what the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown could mean for green card applicants.

From Dancehall to Reggaeton, Exhibit Explores the Power of Music as Protest

The Museum of Contemporary Art is showcasing a new exhibition tracing the visual, political and spiritual origins of popular Caribbean music. Art installations are designed to immerse visitors in sound and movement.

Illinois Lawmakers Look to Protect Abortion Care Records

According to a report earlier this year from the Guttmacher Institute, an organization that advocates for and researches abortion access, nearly a quarter of all people seeking an abortion outside the state where they live came to Illinois.

Change to Green Card Process Throws Immigration Lawyers, Applicants Into Tailspin

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced last week that immigrants applying for a green card must do so from outside the U.S.

ABC Stations, Including Chicago’s, Say FCC’s Early Call for License Renewal Is Unconstitutional

Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional” early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.

MLB Owners Have Proposed a Salary Cap for the First Time Since Baseball’s 1994-95 Strike

Baseball owners hadn’t proposed a firm cap since 1994. Their effort prompted a 7 1/2-month strike that forced the cancellation of the World Series for the first time in 90 years.

Illinois Lawmakers Approve Bill to Regulate E-Bikes, Scooters

Senate Bill 3336 would establish regulations on “micromobility” transportation such as e-bikes and e-scooters that include age requirements, speed limits and rules on where they can be operated.

Adam Toledo’s Family Sues the City Again Over 13-Year-Old’s Death — This Time in Federal Court

The federal lawsuit was filed on what would have been Adam Toledo’s 19th birthday, attorneys for his parents said.

51 Candidates Set to Run for Chicago’s First Fully Elected School Board

There are 51 total candidates who are currently set to appear on the November ballot for the at-large board president position and 20 board seats that are up for grabs, according to Chicago elections officials, after Tuesday marked the end of the candidate filing period.

City to Pay $190K to 3 People Who Accused CPD Officers of Misconduct During 2020 Unrest at Brickyard Mall

The lawsuit is the second to be resolved that alleged police officers beat Black Chicagoans attempting to flee the Northwest Side’s Brickyard Mall as looters began to ransack the mall after the police murder of George Floyd in 2020.

A Southern Film Premiere and ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’: Four Arts Picks For Your Week

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

May 27, 2026 - Full Show

Efforts to reform grand jury procedures after misconduct allegations. And honoring retiring Sen. Dick Durbin in Springfield.

States Continue Redistricting Rush in the Wake of Supreme Court Decision

The redistricting battle that began in Texas last year continues to have ripple effects across the nation.

U.S. Attorney Announces ‘Sweeping’ Changes to Grand Jury Policies After Misconduct Allegations Rocked ‘Broadview Six’ Case

Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced “sweeping” reforms to his office’s grand jury procedures, days after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct tanked the “Broadview Six” case and sparked blowback against his office.