It’s the middle of the week and snowy. Bundle up with these stories from WTTW News. 

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Temperatures will likely hit the mid-40s later today. As you enjoy the mild conditions and brace for potential snow tomorrow, check out these stories from WTTW News. 

Albeiro Ropero Remolina (pictured) was detained by federal immigration agents on Dec. 29, 2025. (Provided)

The Trump administration announced last week its decision to withhold billions of federal dollars from five Democrat-led states, including Illinois, intended to provide child care and support for low-income families. The administration cited allegations of widespread fraud as the reason for the reversal. Those claims have not been independently verified.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: It’s already the second weekend of 2026. Jump into it with these stories from WTTW News.  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Andrew Adams / Capitol News Illinois) Four Illinois sheriff’s offices defied the state’s sanctuary laws and transferred individuals into Department of Homeland Security custody in 2024, according to a new report.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: It’s a surprisingly warm Thursday. Get ready for the rain and mild temperatures with these stories from WTTW News.  Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses the news media on June 11, 2025. (Heather Cherone / WTTW News) Mayor Brandon Johnson warned again on Wednesday that the Chicago City Council may have to make emergency cuts if revenue baked into the city’s 2026 spending plan fails to materialize.

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It’s Wednesday. Today we have stories on Illinois pushing back on federal vaccine guidelines, a new report from the CPS inspector general and an update on overtime spending. 

A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is on display at the Lubbock Health Department, Feb. 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon, File)

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: This Tuesday, WTTW News has stories on City Hall, Venezuela, health care costs and more.  (WTTW News) A key City Council panel is set to vote on two proposals designed to stop large gatherings of teens by expanding the Chicago Police Department’s power to impose a curfew with at least 12 hours' notice and to crack down on social media platforms used to promote the events.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: It’s Monday. Get a jump on the first full week of 2026 by reading these stories from WTTW News.  (WTTW News) Since the launch of “Operation Midway Blitz,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reported that more than 3,000 people in the Chicago area were detained by federal immigration agents. The Trump administration has said its mission is to target criminals.

Good news: You’re recovered from New Year’s festivities and now it’s Friday. Dive into the weekend with these stories from WTTW News.  (WTTW News) Chicagoans will get a small break on their grocery bills but be forced to pony up to cover a host of tax and fee hikes that a deeply divided Chicago City Council approved to fill a massive budget shortfall over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.

It’s New Year’s Eve. We hope you have a great day and end 2025 on the right note. Look back on some of the big stories of the year and learn about what to expect if you’re out celebrating tonight. (Sean Pavone / iStock) It’s been a packed year. So much news has happened that even the most diligent local journalism junkie may have missed a headline. Our colleagues at WTTW Playlist created a comprehensive quiz to test your knowledge about the local stories that captured the city’s attention and imagination.