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March 16, 2026 - Full Show

What to watch for in tomorrow’s primary election. And could it be the Hammond Bears? Where things stand on Indiana’s push to court the Monsters of the Midway.

As Illinois Lawmakers Meet With Bears Staff, Hammond Mayor Still Pushing Potential Indiana Stadium Site

The battle for the Bears may be headed to the fourth quarter. As the team looks to move on from its home at Soldier Field, a suitor has emerged across the state line: Hammond, Indiana.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Meets With Men in Prison Working Toward Northwestern University Degrees

More than 100 people gathered in Sheridan’s gymnasium, about 70 miles southwest of Chicago. Students of the Northwestern Prison Education Program, which offers undergraduate degrees to men incarcerated at Sheridan, their families and professors had the opportunity to speak with Mayor Brandon Johnson.

How Local Poll Watching Groups Are Preparing for the Primary Election Amid Concerns Over Federal Immigration Actions

Poll watching is one part of a broader response network the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago have partnered up to build in order to monitor possible cases of voter intimidation and federal immigration agents near polling places during the primary election. Legal volunteers, field volunteers, local rapid response teams and volunteer hotline operators will also be mobilizing as part of the effort.

Fire Cop Who Grabbed, Pushed Student While Working as a School Security Guard: Police Superintendent

Officer Chavez Siler Sr. violated nine departmental rules on Nov. 16, 2021, when he grabbed and pushed a student who was then 17, during dismissal, according to records obtained by WTTW News through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Week in Review: Election Day Preview, Tornado Recovery and Special Prosecutor Calls

Three leading candidates in a contentious Senate fight and a host of other races make their closing arguments as Election Day fast approaches.

Remember the Grubs That ‘Ate’ a North Side Park? They Came Back for Seconds and Then Some

Grub infestations have been identified at four Chicago Park District parks, including two that were hit hard in 2021.

Interim CPS CEO Macquline King Among 3 Finalists to Become School District’s Next Permanent Leader

King is joined on the list of finalists by former New York City Public Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter and Sito Narcisse, who previously led the East Baton Rouge Parish school district in Louisiana.

Southwest Airlines to Discontinue Service at O’Hare Airport in June

“Operating at Chicago O’Hare continues to be challenging,” according to a Southwest Airlines spokesperson in a Friday statement, “and we are confident we can serve Chicagoland through our strongly-held position at Chicago Midway.”

St. Patrick’s Day Dyeing O’ the Pond Tradition Returns to Garfield Park Conservatory

In a miniature version of the Chicago River dyeing celebration, Garfield Park Conservatory turned its fern pond green for St. Patrick's Day.

Up For 16 Oscars, ‘Sinners’ Sparks Conversation on Chicago Blues History and Its Future

While the blues may be having a mainstream moment, the Chicago blues community has long been dedicated to the art form’s preservation, history and future.

Pee-EWW! Foul Odor in North Side Neighborhoods Linked to Deep Tunnel Shafts

Residents in several North Side neighborhoods reported a foul stench on Tuesday, described by some as “skunk”-like but mostly sewage.

Tech Group Sues Chicago Over First in the Nation Social Media Tax

NetChoice, a trade association representing the tech industry, filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court to block the Social Media Amusement Tax included in the city’s 2026 spending plan.

March 12, 2026 - Full Show

How are financial markets responding to news around the world? And the movie “Sinners” is up for 16 Oscars this weekend. How the film is sparking conversation around blues history.

The Market is ‘Volatile.’ How Should You Think About Your Investments Amid the Uncertainty?

“Volatile” is the word many are using to describe the economy these days. How should you react to the ups and downs of the market?