Stories by WTTW News

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson came into office with a list of progressive priorities for the city of Chicago. He looks back on the last two years and what lays out his goals are for the next two years.

Meet one of the candidates hoping to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin. And a bill that would allow community college in Illinois to offer some four-year degrees.

What happens if you don’t have a Real ID when TSA begins enforcement measures tomorrow. And Illinois is pushing back against cuts to Head Start.

The City Council approves the centerpiece of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s affordable housing plan. And voting begins for the next pope — what to know about the conclave.

What happens if you don’t have a Real ID when TSA begins enforcement measures tomorrow. And Illinois is pushing back against cuts to Head Start.

Chicago organizations feel the impact of Trump’s cuts to AmeriCorps programs. And a new book says we fundamentally misunderstand the causes of gun violence.

Vietnam marks 50 years since the end of the war — we talk with local community members and veterans. And why a historic Chicago parade celebrating Mexican culture is canceled this year.

Local stakeholders on the governor’s budget proposal and priorities they’d like to see the state make. And a park honoring the legacy of Chicago’s founder.

A new plan aims to rein in large teen gatherings. And what proposed changes could mean for endangered species in Illinois.

Renewed debate over how to address antisemitism on college campuses. And how business owners in Chinatown are being impacted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

A judge sentences the gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting. Pushback against federal funding cuts to university research. And Juliana Stratton launches her campaign for the U.S. Senate.

Emotional testimony at the sentencing hearing of the Highland Park parade shooter. And a long-stalled push for reparations in Chicago is moving forward.

The president’s fight to end birthright citizenship is headed to the Supreme Court. And possible signs of life on a faraway planet.

Remembering the life of Pope Francis. And why some advocates are speaking out against the Trump administration’s approach to autism research.

Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago, has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis.

The new leader of the Chicago Park District on his vision for the future. And exploring Chicago’s Latino history in an upcoming exhibit.

An effort to ban Jan. 6 participants from city jobs. What’s behind disparities in pregnancy-related deaths. And Stacy Davis Gates on the new CTU contract.

A war of words between Chicago’s mayor and the White House. And the Trump administration is targeting major law firms — we explore the constitutional questions it raises.

Pushback across campuses as international student visas are revoked. And Geoffrey Baer explores the lakefront in a new special.

Privacy concerns for undocumented immigrants filing taxes. Meet the new 35th Ward alderperson. And inside a local organization helping teens tell their stories.

A new approach to building affordable housing in Chicago. And efforts to address disparities among Black students at CPS.

Chicago alderpeople are pushing to ban Jan. 6 participants from city jobs. And the Trump administration is yanking funding for arts and cultural groups — a look at the local impact.

What the new round of tariffs means for your wallet. And the impact of federal funding cuts on local libraries.

A rough day on Wall Street as the stock market takes a deep dive in reaction to Trump’s latest tariffs. And what to do about the large teen gatherings happening downtown.

Chicago Teachers Union delegates vote on a new contract. And changes are coming for Cook County’s electronic monitoring program.

The Chicago Teachers Union reaches a tentative contract deal — we explore what’s in it. And Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on her decision to run for a fifth term.