Hold onto your hats. It’s a windy Wednesday but stand firm knowing you’ve read the essential local stories from WTTW News. 

Eighty-degree weather right before Halloween feels a little spooky but that won't stop us from enjoying the fall heat. Before you go outside, check out the WTTW News Voter Guide and catch up on the latest from the Madigan trial. 

Happy Monday, today we take a look at a ballot question all Illinois voters will see, dive into Chicago finances and take a look back at the 2020 presidential race.

The latest on the city’s school board, a United Nations declaration about Chicago, and the little-known way bees catch a nap. WTTW News has those stories and more this Friday morning.

This city might be home to the neighborhood tavern and Jeppson’s Malört, but some areas of Chicago still ban alcohol sales. Read on for this and more stories from WTTW News. 

Happy hump day. This Wednesday, WTTW News has stories on alleged police misconduct, a political corruption trial and swarms of ladybugs spotted in the Chicago area. 

The city’s looming budget crisis hangs over stories on Chicago’s shelter space and a lawsuit alleging inaccessible public housing. Read on for more from WTTW News. 

We’re past peak fall color but it’s still stunning outside. Jump into the new week with these stories on butterflies, charter school closures and Halloween events. 

Another beautiful Friday, another newsletter with all the local stories you need to know from WTTW News.

City Council met to discuss Chicago Public Schools. We recap that meeting and detail the city’s budget crisis.