Stories by WTTW News

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

Chicago’s next mayoral election is less than a year away and the list of candidates — and those considering a run — is growing ever larger. Here’s who is in so far.

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.

What does the future look like for data centers in Chicago? And both the Cubs and White Sox head into baseball’s postseason — what to expect.

What’s in the revamped parking meter deal. And two closed safety-net hospitals get new ownership.

City Council approves plans for more affordable housing. And could a 32-hour workweek become the new standard? We unpack the proposal.

A legal challenge over the Chicago Police Department’s disciplinary process. And competing renters’ rights ordinances make their way to City Council.

What’s behind the skyrocketing cost of diesel? And the head of the Smithsonian on his decision to step down amid battles with the Trump administration.

Calls for more regulations on AI grow — we look at some proposals. And what’s behind record-high beef prices?

Pushback on a plan for a new Amtrak facility. And how a new generation of Latino parents is keeping a part of their culture alive.

The candidates running in the historic race for Chicago Board of Education president join us along with an in-studio audience to discuss the district’s finances, student enrollment and much more.

Mayor Brandon Johnson launches his reelection campaign — he joins us in the studio. And what to know about November’s historic Chicago Board of Education elections.

Chicago is facing an $882 million budget gap. We explore ideas for how to close it. And the impact of Sept. 11 — 25 years later.

New reforms to public transit are on the horizon — we have the details. And as the summer months end, a look at violent crime in Chicago and what’s being done to prevent it.

“Operation Midway Blitz,” one year later. We look back and ahead on the state of immigration enforcement. And football season is nearly here — what to expect from the Bears this year.

A first look at next year’s city budget forecast. And a plan to redevelop a Southwest Side mall faces some pushback.

What to know about controversial license plate readers. And calls for changes to funeral home oversight in Illinois.

The city sues a South Side funeral home where dozens of improperly stored bodies were found. And local efforts to improve menopause care.

What is a TIF district and why are some researchers calling it a runaway tool? Plus, mosquitoes and ticks are breaking records this year — what you should know.

A local team works to get a 15-minute express train from the Loop to O’Hare off the ground. And we get to know Chicago mayoral candidate Toni Brooks.