Get over the midweek hump with these stories from WTTW News.  Mount Sinai Hospital, 1500 S. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, is pictured on Aug. 4, 2025. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) Medicaid cuts enacted by a sweeping federal rescission bill are sounding alarms for Illinois health professionals, who warn the move could gut insurance coverage, strain already overburdened hospitals and deepen access issues in rural Illinois and across the state.

It’s Tuesday, which boasts a forecast of hazy skies and warm temperatures. Before you face the day, check out these stories from WTTW News.  Texas House Democrats join Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks about the Texas Republican plans to redraw the House map during a press conference at the Democratic Party of DuPage County office in Carol Stream, IL on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.

It's Monday. Let's start the week with these stories from WTTW News.  (Courtesy of Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere) With violent crime and homicides down in Chicago, anti-violence advocates said continuing their work is more important than ever. However, recent federal funding cuts have created a domino effect on state and local budgets. We talked to two local groups, who say the decrease in funding is already starting to have an impact on what they’re able to do.

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Happy August! It's official, the Chicago Cubs will host the All-Star Game for the first time in more than 30 years. You just have to wait until 2027.  

A natural area in Winnemac Park that had been blooming with native plants has been mowed down without any warning to volunteer stewards, the park advisory council or community at large. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: This Thursday, take a step back from your day to read these stories from WTTW News.  A file photo from a transgender rights demonstration. (WTTW News) Some local hospitals that have been at the forefront of providing gender-affirming care to patients under the age of 19 have pulled back on those services. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to stop federal support for gender-affirming care for young people.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: It’s Wednesday. You’re at the midpoint of the work week. Take a breather with these stories from WTTW News.  (WTTW News/Michael Izquierdo) Chicago is seeing a historic drop in violent crime in the first half of the year. According to the Chicago Police Department, homicides and shootings are both down more than 30% in the first six months of the year compared to 2024. City data also shows significant declines in other categories like carjackings, robberies and aggravated assaults.

Today’s Daily Chicagoan is brought to you, in part, by: It’s Tuesday. Ryne Sandberg, beloved Chicago Cubs player and Hall of Fame second baseman, has died. He was 65.  (WTTW News/Michael Izquierdo) Chicago Police Board President Kyle Cooper used his last two meetings to plead with Chicago police officers facing allegations of serious misconduct: allow the Police Board to determine whether they should be terminated or suspended even as a protracted legal battle plays out.

It’s Monday. It’s a new week and will soon be a new month. Get ready for August with these stories from WTTW News.  In October 2023, nearly 1,000 birds died crashing into McCormick Place Lakeside in a single day, drawing global attention to Chicago as one of the deadliest cities for birds. (Courtesy of Taylor Hains) Six months after Chicago’s updated Sustainable Development Policy went into effect, city officials have declared the revised guidelines a success in promoting bird-friendly building design while wildlife advocates call it a failure.

Happy Friday. Today we start off with a column from science and nature reporter Patty Wetli, plus stories on CPD and more from WTTW News.  Chipmunk specimens in the Field Museum’s collection were used to assess how mammals are adapting to urbanization. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) Patty Wetli: Last week, I wrote an article about research coming out of the Field Museum that indicates Chicago’s chipmunks are evolving in front of our eyes.

Are you staying well-hydrated, Chicago? It’s hot outside. Here's what we have from WTTW News today.  U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth appears on “Chicago Tonight” on July 22, 2025. (WTTW News) President Donald Trump is facing backlash from his supporters over his administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.