WTTW News hopes you had a good weekend. As the mayor is set to appoint an entirely new CPS school board this morning, we explain the upcoming Board of Education elections, which are the first in Chicago's history.   Let us know what you think about this newsletter by emailing us at [email protected].

Happy Friday. Keep reading to the end for six great picks for things you can do outside over the weekend.  Let us know what you think about this newsletter by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Enjoy the sunshine and warm weather today. Before you get out to take a walk in your local park, read on for the latest local headlines from WTTW News.  Let us know what you think about this newsletter by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Did you stay up late watching last night’s VP debate? Pour yourself a cup of coffee and read the latest headlines from WTTW News.Let us know what you think about this newsletter by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Start October off right by staying updated on what’s happening in your city and state with stories on a prison population transfer, police pursuit settlements and yes, Christmas.Let us know what you think about this newsletter by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Good morning, today we bring you the latest on city overtime spending, a major new exhibit at the Field Museum and gentrification concerns in Pilsen.Let us know what you think about this newsletter by emailing us at [email protected]. 

New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams was hit with federal corruption charges. Given our city’s long history with corruption, it might come as a surprise that no Chicago mayor has ever been indicted for public corruption. Read on for the stories you need to know.Know someone who might like this newsletter? Forward this email and they can sign up right here.

This Thursday, WTTW News sits down with Marcel Brown for his first interview. Plus, all the stories you need to know about today as a curious Chicagoan.