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Route 66, a Quintessential American Road Trip Heavy on Kitsch and History, Turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation’s main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

License Suspension or Speed Control? Lawmakers Explore Alternative for Reckless Drivers

Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow drivers with suspended licenses to continue driving with a speed control device in their car. The device would limit the car’s speed to the road’s stated speed limit.

Illinois Farmers Ease Critical Labor Shortages Through This Agricultural Visa Program

A lack of domestic workforce participation in agriculture pushes Illinois farmers to employ foreign workers through the temporary H-2A non-immigrant visa program.

Should Chicago Rename Jackson Park for Rev. Jesse Jackson? Time Will Tell

The change was suggested at Wednesday’s meeting of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners.

A ‘Millionaires’ Tax’ Could Raise Billions in Annual Revenue for Illinois: Study

A new study from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute explores how a 3% surtax on Illinois residents earning $1 million or more per year could impact the state.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Names New Deputy Mayor for Community Safety After High-Profile Firing

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new top public safety adviser will be Emmanuel Andre, the deputy of policy for the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, the mayor’s spokesperson announced.

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for April 8-14

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

April 7, 2026 - Full Show

The debate over whether wealthy Illinois residents should be taxed at a higher rate. And we sit down with the state’s newest Supreme Court justice.

Sanjay Tailor Is First Asian American Judge on Illinois Supreme Court, Solidifies First Majority-Minority Court

“The way I see our role is not only to decide these very important issues for society, but also, perhaps more importantly, to ensure there is a high level of public confidence in the courts,” Justice Sanjay Tailor said.

Trump Pulls Back on Iran Threats for Two Weeks, Subject to Iran Agreeing to Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets, subject to Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Chicago South Side Birth Center Breaks Ground, Expected to Open Early 2027

Chicago South Side Birth Center plans to offer prenatal care, birth services, postpartum care, lactation support, holistic reproductive health care, childbirth education and community wellness programming.

Illinois-Based Deere & Co Agrees to Pay $99 Million to Settle ‘Right to Repair’ Lawsuit

The Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer, which does business under the John Deere brand, has faced a handful of “right to repair” complaints over the years.

Waymo Begins Testing in Chicago as Bill Seeks to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles in Illinois

For the last year, legislators in Springfield have been trying to work through a variety of issues raised by skeptics of the autonomous vehicles, known as AVs.

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael Had CTE, Researchers Say. He Died in 2025 After Fighting ALS

Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Concussion & CTE Foundation said.

No Evidence of White House Influence in ‘Broadview Six’ Charges, Court Finds

A federal judge tossed out the remainder of a motion brought by the “Broadview Six” defendants that sought possible evidence showing the Trump administration improperly influenced the politically-charged case.