Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Wednesday, Sept. 3:  Lucky Cloud, Katy Pinke, Astrachan at Hideout. Tickets.Headliner Chet Zenor has one of the year’s best Chicago albums in “Foreground.”  Thursday, Sept. 4:  McKinley Dixon, Rhea the Second at Schubas. Tickets.The Chicago rapper’s new album “Magic, Alive!” is one of the year’s most acclaimed full-lengths.  Friday, Sept. 5:  Jessica Risker, V.V. Lightbody at Constellation.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: It’s Tuesday. We hope you had a long and restful holiday weekend. Start the short week on the right foot with these stories from WTTW News.  (WTTW News)  Chicago taxpayers spent at least $231.2 million to resolve lawsuits alleging Chicago police officers committed a wide range of misconduct — including wrongful convictions and improper pursuits — during the first seven months of 2025, according to an analysis of city data by WTTW News.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: Happy Labor Day, Chicago. If you have some spare time today, check out long-form journalism from our team of investigative reporters. WTTW News compiled a short roundup of recent highlights below. Federal immigration agents in Chicago in a file photo. (WTTW News via CNN) The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has transferred at least two men into U.S.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: Happy Friday. WTTW News has the latest on a potential National Guard deployment in Chicago, CPS’ budget vote and more.  Chicago's new hybrid Board of Education meets for the first time at the Chicago Public Schools Loop headquarters on Jan. 15, 2025.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: This Thursday, we have the latest on Trump’s threats to send the National Guard into the city. Plus, more from WTTW News.  Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at an event in Maywood, Illinois on Aug. 27, 2025. (WTTW News) Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s received no word from the Trump administration following reports that they may use the Naval Station Great Lakes outside Chicago to house federal immigration agents or National Guard troops who could be deployed in Illinois.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: It's Wednesday. Keep your week's momentum going strong with these stories from WTTW News.  (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, saying crime is out of control and that he doesn’t believe reports that violence is down, despite statistics to the contrary. Chicago Police Department data shows that compared to last year, violent crime in the city is down 22% through the end of July.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: This Tuesday, start your day with a story on local leaders pushing back against the Trump administration's threats to send the National Guard to Chicago. That, and more from WTTW News.  Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks alongside dozens of elected officials about threats to send the National Guard to Chicago in a news conference on Aug. 25, 2025. (WTTW News) Gov.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: Happy Monday. Tune in tonight at 5:30 and 10 p.m. for a WTTW News special that’s the latest in our series on policing in Chicago.  Gov. JB Pritzker signs bills aimed at further protecting reproductive rights in Illinois, on Aug 22, 2025, at the University YMCA in Champaign, Illinois. (Courtesy of State of Illinois live stream) Two bills aimed at further protecting reproductive rights in Illinois were signed by Gov.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: Happy Friday. Kick off your weekend with a column from our science and nature reporter Patty Wetli. Plus, more from WTTW News. Water lily at Chicago Botanic Garden. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) Patty Wetli: I tell you, I might be psychic. Last weekend, I went to the Chicago Botanic Garden and took a ridiculous number of photos of water lilies.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: This Thursday, read a story from investigative reporter Blair Paddock on the conditions for incarcerated people in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Plus, more from WTTW news. (txking / iStock) About three years into his incarceration, Calvin Merritte said he saw Menard Correctional Center’s cafeteria for the first time this summer. Up until then, he’d only received food in his cell.