Stories by WTTW News

With affordability on the top of people’s minds, a new survey sheds light on how Chicagoans are faring. And the state makes a dent in residents’ medical debt.

Election Day is a week away — what to know about the historic Chicago school board elections. And Peoples Gas is calling for a rate hike. The company’s president joins us to explain why.

Chicago’s next mayoral election is just four months away, and 16 candidates have filed signatures with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.

It’s the last day of filing for candidates who want to appear on Chicago’s February ballot. And Northwestern students make history behind bars.

Whitfield Harrington Jr. on his bid for U.S. Senate. And actor John C. Reilly brings his vaudeville-style show to Chicago.

Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils his budget plan — taking another crack at a corporate head tax. We explain what else is in it.

Este 3 de noviembre, los votantes de Illinois tendrán una decisión importante: elegir quién va a reemplazar al senador Dick Durbin, quien se retira después de 30 años en el cargo.

U.S. Senate candidates talk affordability, immigration, healthcare and more in a WTTW News forum. Hear from Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy.

A preview of tonight’s U.S. Senate forum. And the history of one of Chicago’s most intimidating streets.

Candidates for Chicago mayor begin filing signatures to get on the February ballot. And Chicago hotel workers are on strike — they explain why.

An exclusive TV interview with the CEO of JP Morgan Chase. And independent candidate Collin Corbett on his bid for Illinois governor.

Takeaways from last night’s WTTW News governor’s forum. And reaction to Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis.

El gobernante demócrata en ejercicio JB Pritzker y el contendiente republicano Darren Bailey se enfrentan en un foro en vivo en los estudios de WTTW.

Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey face off in a live forum at WTTW studios. The candidates discuss the ideas and priorities they'd bring to the office.

We preview the only televised governor forum between JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey. And McDonald’s is sued over an AI tool that is allegedly helping set menu prices.

Meet the people helping to shape Chicago’s new transit oversight agency. And remembering Mike Ditka.

Chicago is remembering Mike Ditka, the iconic Bears coach and Hall of Fame player who died Friday. Ditka appeared on “Chicago Tonight” a few times over the years.

Mike Ditka, the former Chicago Bears coach who led the team to a Super Bowl win and became a Chicago legend in the process, has died. He was 86.

No tax hikes to balance Cook County’s budget. And grab your cheese grater — it’s Bears-Packers week.

The White Sox return home looking to punch their ticket to the next round of the playoffs. And the federal government looks to ban an opioid-like drug you can buy at the gas station.

What resources are available for child victims of sexual abuse. And Northwestern football debuted its new stadium with a bang — Pat Ryan Jr. shares his reaction to the opener.

What’s in store for the Supreme Court this term? And a Chicago woman’s new lawsuit one year after being shot by an immigration agent.

A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while walking in front of businesses in the Chatham neighborhood, and people nearby detained the woman who attacked her, police said.

Potential wrongdoing in Chicago’s U.S. Attorney’s Office — will a special prosecutor investigate? And the Sox sweep, but the Cubs stumble.

Some immigrants are set to lose Medicaid coverage this week — a look at the impact in Illinois. And can universities do more to support survivors of sexual assault?

Alderpeople strike a new deal on Chicago’s parking meters. And the Federal Reserve raises interest rates — what that could mean for the housing market.