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We hope you had a great holiday, Chicago. Start the new week with these stories from WTTW News.
Field Museum research Matt von Konrat examines a specimen of moss under a microscope. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)
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Turkey, side dishes and family await tomorrow. Start your Wednesday with these stories from WTTW News.
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Remel Terry appears on "Chicago Tonight" on Nov. 24, 2025. (WTTW News)
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It’s a holiday week. As you get ready for friends, family and a great meal, check out these stories from WTTW News.
Congressional candidate Patty Garcia appears on "Chicago Tonight" on Nov. 20, 2025. (WTTW News)
Happy Friday. Before you enjoy all the weekend has to offer, read up on the latest stories affecting your city from WTTW News.
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Nick Blumberg: Hey there, it’s reporter Nick Blumberg. Earlier this year, Aurora Mayor John Laesch made an eye-catching presentation to the City Council about the city-affiliated nonprofit On Light Aurora, which provides fiber optic internet service to local community institutions and businesses. Laesch outlined a pattern of heavy spending – including charges at strip clubs, ATMs, and extensive travel in the U.S.
It’s Wednesday. Read the latest from WTTW News on Trump’s foreign policy in South America, bird-friendly moves at a new stadium and more.
Protesters gather outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (AP Photo / Nam Y. Huh)
This Tuesday, keep your week’s momentum going strong with these headlines from WTTW News. (WTTW News) Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.6 billion proposed spending plan for 2026, which eliminates a $1.19 billion projected shortfall, failed to advance Monday, signaling it faces a steep climb to win the support of a majority of the Chicago City Council before the end of the year.
It’s a new week. Start your Monday with the latest headlines and local stories from WTTW News. Volunteers walk children to school on Chicago’s Northwest Side. (Joanna Hernandez / WTTW News) Since federal immigration agents began ramping up operations in Chicago communities, residents have come together to support their neighbors. In Albany Park, a group of mothers and educators recognized the need for assistance and initiated what they call the walking school bus.
Happy Friday. Enjoy the end of the week with these stories from WTTW News. (dolgachov / iStock) A recent MIT study found that 95% of firms that adopt generative AI have seen no return on their investment. Amazon recently eliminated 14,000 roles in a company-wide reorganization effort in which AI was listed as one of the principal reasons. The company faced scrutiny as many debate whether the integration of AI into a company’s workflow can really do the job of actual employees.
