Stories by Josh Terry
Expo Chicago and Comedy From a ‘Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!’ Writer: 4 Arts Picks for Your Week
| Josh Terry
Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.
April 8, 2026 - Full Show
| WTTW News
Could President Donald Trump’s own Cabinet remove him from office? And meet two local chefs who are James Beard Award finalists.
Chicago James Beard Award Finalists on the Value of Challenging Yourself
| Shelby Hawkins
“I’m a perfectionist that doesn’t believe you can reach perfection,” chef Norman Fenton said. “A dish is never finished. It’s always evolving. It’s always taking a new form, so it’s never perfect. Never perfect. Always working on it.”
Illinois Democrats Call for Removing Trump From Office After ‘Whole Civilization Will Die’ Threat to Iran
| Eunice Alpasan
Several Democratic elected officials in Illinois released statements on social media calling for Trump to be impeached, including calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked.
Volunteers Turn a Chicago Man’s Recordings of 10,000 Concerts Into an Online Treasure Trove
| Associated Press
Aadam Jacobs has recorded more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities. Now a group of devoted volunteers in the U.S. and Europe is methodically cataloging, digitizing and uploading them one by one.
Route 66, a Quintessential American Road Trip Heavy on Kitsch and History, Turns 100
| Associated Press
Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation’s main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.
License Suspension or Speed Control? Lawmakers Explore Alternative for Reckless Drivers
| Ben Szalinski — Capitol News Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow drivers with suspended licenses to continue driving with a speed control device in their car. The device would limit the car’s speed to the road’s stated speed limit.
Illinois Farmers Ease Critical Labor Shortages Through This Agricultural Visa Program
| Medill Illinois News Bureau
A lack of domestic workforce participation in agriculture pushes Illinois farmers to employ foreign workers through the temporary H-2A non-immigrant visa program.
Should Chicago Rename Jackson Park for Rev. Jesse Jackson? Time Will Tell
| Patty Wetli
The change was suggested at Wednesday’s meeting of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners.
A ‘Millionaires’ Tax’ Could Raise Billions in Annual Revenue for Illinois: Study
| Joel Ortiz
A new study from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute explores how a 3% surtax on Illinois residents earning $1 million or more per year could impact the state.
Mayor Brandon Johnson Names New Deputy Mayor for Community Safety After High-Profile Firing
| Heather Cherone
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new top public safety adviser will be Emmanuel Andre, the deputy of policy for the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, the mayor’s spokesperson announced.
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for April 8-14
| Josh Terry
Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
April 7, 2026 - Full Show
| WTTW News
The debate over whether wealthy Illinois residents should be taxed at a higher rate. And we sit down with the state’s newest Supreme Court justice.
Sanjay Tailor Is First Asian American Judge on Illinois Supreme Court, Solidifies First Majority-Minority Court
| Blake Thor
“The way I see our role is not only to decide these very important issues for society, but also, perhaps more importantly, to ensure there is a high level of public confidence in the courts,” Justice Sanjay Tailor said.
Trump Pulls Back on Iran Threats for Two Weeks, Subject to Iran Agreeing to Ceasefire
| Associated Press
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets, subject to Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Chicago South Side Birth Center Breaks Ground, Expected to Open Early 2027
| Eunice Alpasan
Chicago South Side Birth Center plans to offer prenatal care, birth services, postpartum care, lactation support, holistic reproductive health care, childbirth education and community wellness programming.
Illinois-Based Deere & Co Agrees to Pay $99 Million to Settle ‘Right to Repair’ Lawsuit
| Associated Press
The Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer, which does business under the John Deere brand, has faced a handful of “right to repair” complaints over the years.
Waymo Begins Testing in Chicago as Bill Seeks to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles in Illinois
| Medill Illinois News Bureau
For the last year, legislators in Springfield have been trying to work through a variety of issues raised by skeptics of the autonomous vehicles, known as AVs.
Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael Had CTE, Researchers Say. He Died in 2025 After Fighting ALS
| Associated Press
Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Concussion & CTE Foundation said.
No Evidence of White House Influence in ‘Broadview Six’ Charges, Court Finds
| Matt Masterson
A federal judge tossed out the remainder of a motion brought by the “Broadview Six” defendants that sought possible evidence showing the Trump administration improperly influenced the politically-charged case.
April 6, 2026 - Full Show
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A lawsuit filed by the family of a slain 13-year-old is set for trial. And Juliana Stratton on her bid for U.S. Senate.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Her US Senate Campaign, Health Care Funding and Raising Minimum Wage
| Shelby Hawkins
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was victorious in the March 17 primary election, making her the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and pushing her closer to possibly taking over longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat. Stratton faces former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy in the Nov. 3 general election.
Free Doula Program Seeks to Address Health Disparities for South Side Mothers
| Joanna Hernandez
The South Side Healthy Community Organization and the Chicago Birthworks Collective are partnering to provide free doula services to South Side mothers who are uninsured or on Medicaid.
Illinois Pursues Abortion Coverage for People With Little or No Insurance
| UIS Public Affairs Reporting
Illinois Medicaid and private insurance plans are already required to cover abortion services.
Bulls Fire Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley After Six Years in a Front-Office Shakeup
| Associated Press
The Chicago Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday, ending a six-year run that produced just one playoff appearance.
Trial Starts in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo
| Heather Cherone
The trial got off to a slow start just days after the fifth anniversary of Adam’s death, which spurred outrage-fueled demonstrations and renewed calls for police reform.
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