Stories by WTTW News

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.

Murder charges are filed in the death of a Chicago police officer killed in a hospital shooting. And a deep dive into crime on the CTA and what’s being done to address it.

How a bill in Springfield could help the Bears move to Arlington Heights. And we examine the causes, impacts and solutions of flooding in Chicago.

Chicago police are using force more often. Now, the Illinois attorney general is calling for a full-scale review. And Chicago’s Cinco de Mayo Parade is canceled — a look at the impact.

Meet the new leader of Chicago City Council’s powerful Zoning Committee. And after Artemis II, what does NASA have planned next?

President Donald Trump faces backlash from religious leaders. And a local activist on his plans to live in every Chicago community.

The city’s watchdog reflects on her tenure as it comes to a close. And Steppenwolf’s new play examines the money that follows a father’s loss.

City Council fails to block a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage. And the debate over whether Chicago Public Schools should cancel classes on May 1.

How some people charged with sex offenses are subject to indefinite detention. And Yusef Jackson on his vision for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Efforts to ban no-knock warrants statewide. And WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer rides the rails in a new special.