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. 

Each Wednesday, Via Chicago presents select shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.  Wednesday, Sept. 25: GIFT, Sharp Pins, Chaepter at Schubas. Tickets.The Brooklyn psych-rockers headline a night featuring two excellent Chicago songwriters opening.  Julien Baker, McKinley Dixon, Katie Malco at Thalia Hall. Sold out. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and Boygenius member is joined by a multi-talented Chicago rapper and a British indie rocker.  Thursday, Sept. 26: Fog Lake, Foxes In Fiction at Beat Kitchen.

From budget savings to public safety, start the first few days of fall catching up on the biggest issues facing Chicago. Know someone who might like this newsletter? Forward this email and they can sign up right here.

The good news is that we’re back to seasonally appropriate weather. The bad news is that it’s Monday. Start the workweek right with these local stories. Know someone who might like this newsletter? Forward this email and they can sign up right here.

It’s Friday. Whether you’re going to Riot Fest or relaxing around your neighborhood, here are the Chicago stories that will help you keep up with your city.  Know someone who might like this newsletter? Forward this email and they can sign up right here.

We have the latest updates from yesterday’s eventful City Council meeting. Plus, stories on dangerous lies targeting immigrant communities and the potential new White Sox stadium in the South Loop.