Stories by WTTW News

Chicago’s U.S. attorney under fire from more than 100 former prosecutors. And efforts to prevent large teen gatherings from turning violent.

ComEd customers are seeing a bump in their monthly bills — the company’s CEO explains why. And what to expect from the Obama Presidential Center.

Susana Mendoza enters the race for Chicago mayor. And we sit down with House Republican leader Tony McCombie.

A sit-down with Illinois’ House speaker. And growing calls for Chicago’s U.S. attorney to step down.

From the budget to the Bears, breaking down the legislative session in Springfield. And the latest in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran as the war continues.

State lawmakers pass legislation on AI regulation and insurance rates — a look at what the bills would do. And what the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown could mean for green card applicants.

Efforts to reform grand jury procedures after misconduct allegations. And honoring retiring Sen. Dick Durbin in Springfield.

A federal program could send millions of dollars to Illinois students, but critics say it will defund public schools. And what to know about weight loss drugs as the demand for them grows.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Police are investigating a sexual assault of a 29-year-old woman that occurred Saturday around 12:30 p.m. in a heavily wooded area of LaBagh Woods on the city’s Northwest Side, according to a news release.

Charges dropped against the “Broadview Six,” and no special prosecutor for ICE agents. Plus, reaction to President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.

Join WTTW News for a live conversation about police-community relations on Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. at Thalia Hall in Pilsen. Brandis Friedman will host a panel discussion, and audience members will have a chance to participate.

Debate over the future of the tipped minimum wage in Chicago. And what’s our local readiness for Ebola?

An agreement is reached to delay the phaseout of Chicago’s tipped minimum wage. And prioritizing affordability and accessibility near public transit.

Gas prices are still on the rise as travelers prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. And what to know about President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.

We sit down with Mayor Brandon Johnson as he enters his third year in office. And what to know about hantavirus.

A push to decrease the number of Americans using antidepressants. And how local grocers are adjusting to changes in SNAP benefits.

A move to ban so-called sweepstakes machines in Chicago. And a new biography about the first American pope.

Renewed debate around a state law dealing with pretrial release. And making the case that Chicago’s violence prevention efforts could serve as a model to end all global violence.

Reports of immigration agents at Cook County courthouses. And a CTA groundbreaking, decades in the making.

Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield to talk priorities with lawmakers. And DACA recipients are facing delays in their renewal process.

An effort to regulate social media for children. A growing movement not to pay federal taxes. And a women’s sports bar is coming to Wrigleyville.

What a weakened Voting Rights Act could mean for future elections. And exploring Filipino culture and cuisine.

Will a new report lead to accountability for immigration agents? And funding security for some federal workers as a record government shutdown is set to end.

The funeral details for Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew, who was killed in a hospital shooting Saturday, have been released.

The war in Iran reaches a key benchmark. And The Onion moves closer to acquiring Infowars.

The clock is ticking on Springfield’s spring session — hear from lawmakers on their priorities. And more than 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, a team tries to bring justice to the survivors.