Stories by WTTW News

Today, the earth is at its farthest point away from the sun that it will be all year. But it sure doesn't feel like it. What can you do to stay safe during the heat wave? City officials and a doctor are here to give some potentially life-saving advice.

Indicted Cook County Commissioner Bill Beavers says he's been wrongly accused, and he claims to have documentation to prove it. Paris Schutz has the story.

We revisit a group of Lake Michigan surfers who are so passionate about their sport that they won't let a little thing like winter stand in their way.

We asked if you thought the state should pass a law that prevents Illinois towns from banning plastic bags. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

She was raised in war-torn Czechoslovakia, but moved up the ranks of U.S. diplomacy to the very top spot: secretary of state. We revisit a recent conversation with Madeleine Albright.

A Northwest Side neighborhood aims to make their community stronger - and safer - with art. Jay Shefsky has the story.

Illinois' new fiscal year began with no reported progress on tackling the state's deepening pension crisis. House Republican Leader Tom Cross and Senate President John Cullerton join us.

We meet a man who has brought native Illinois prairie plants to his suburban condo development. They're not just beautiful; experts say native plant gardens are great for the environment. Jay Shefsky has the story.

What's hiding in the fenced-off area of Belmont Harbor? Geoffrey Baer discovers a delightful retreat in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We asked for your thoughts about the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds President Obama's law requirement that most Americans have health insurance. We have details and analysis of the landmark legal decision.

We hear what health care and health insurance professionals have to say about the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act.

We examine the local fallout from the Supreme Court's health care ruling. What's next for Illinois, and how does it impact statewide races? Paris Schutz has the latest.

We asked for your thoughts about bipartisan pension reform. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

Ald. Sandi Jackson briefly opens up about her husband, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., and the City Council takes up decriminalizing pot. Paris Schutz has the latest on a frenetic day at City Hall.

One day till the Supreme Court lays down the law on the president's health care legislation. How bold or political will the court be? We break down the issues.

Travel website Orbitz infuriates Mac users, while Kraft shows its Oreo pride. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business news.

Rain levels are extremely low for this time of year. Ash-har Quraishi talks with Tom Skilling about how severe the Illinois drought is, and what to do about it.

Jay Shefsky has the story of an unusual friendship that led a Mexican immigrant to own the last kosher fish market in the Chicago area.

Sen. Dick Durbin reacts to the news that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down key parts of an Arizona law that sought to deter illegal immigration. Paris Schutz reports.

When it comes to AIDS, Illinois is fifth nationwide in its number of diagnoses. We talk with the director of the Department of Public Health about his efforts to improve that number.

Does an Avondale mural combine Polish patriotic and hip-hop elements? Geoffrey Baer explores this beautiful piece in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Did you know that the City of Chicago provides a partial rebate for the purchase of native plants? We have more information in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Newly released data shows home sales in Illinois are up from last year. We have the details.

Is the Merchandise Mart about to get a major new tenant? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

We asked if you think pot possession violators should get a ticket or go to jail. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.