Stories by WTTW News

The head of the Chicago Teachers Union on the results of the school board election. And Cook County’s assessor-elect shares his vision for the office.

We meet some of the midterm winners who will represent Illinois in Congress. And Chicago voters elected the school board’s president for the first time.

Election results are coming in, and many eyes are on Congress as Democrats look to flip control of the U.S. Senate and House. Locally, Democrats are projected to hold the U.S. Senate seat and win every statewide office.

WTTW News reporters are spread out across Chicago covering the 2026 election. Check back throughout the day for continuous updates on local, state and national races.

It’s Election Day. Join us as we discuss some of the biggest races in Illinois and their implications. Plus, live reports from campaign headquarters.

It wouldn’t be Election Day in Chicago without politicians packed shoulder to shoulder at Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen. 

Concerns over voter intimidation as Election Day approaches. And how cuts to pregnancy care are impacting communities.

One on one with Mayor Brandon Johnson on his budget proposal. And a stage adaptation of “Frankenstein” comes to life.

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.