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President Joe Biden's crackdown on the border. Logan Square residents battle high property taxes. How to find a therapist who understands you. And a twist on traditional Mexican folk music. 

We talk about hypertension, a silent-killer prevalent in the Black community. An energy giant has a new leader at a critical time. And "Work Friends" opens at Cherry Mountain Arts.

Despite confusion over cash bail, the rest of the SAFE-T Act has gone into effect. We take a look at what it does. The impact of property tax hikes in Logan Square. And James "Big Cat" Williams grades the Bears season.

Why Howard Brown Health staffers are on the picket line. An increase in opioid deaths in Cook County. The standoff on Capitol Hill in Spotlight Politics. And drying out for January.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on a host of issues facing the city. The latest on injured Buffalo player Damar Hamlin. The law eliminating cash bail is on pause. And the U.S. House Speaker vote devolves into chaos.

The latest on a judge’s ruling striking down the law to end cash bail. More new laws to know for 2023. The latest on the Southwest Airlines fiasco. And a new ranking of the greatest movies of all time.

A look at the gains labor unions made in 2022. A Trump-era immigration order will stick around for now. A local architect known for her public spaces wins a coveted award. And a local TikTok star makes a career reviewing food.

What’s causing all those canceled Southwest flights? U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on Zelenskyy’s visit to Congress. Inside a rash of police officer suicides. And the outlook for Chicago’s housing market in 2023.

The snow's here, now comes the cold and wind. COVID on the rise with the holidays in sight. How surrogate babies came to Chicago from war-torn Ukraine. And one-on-one with Santa about the diversity of Santas.

How Chicagoans are preparing as extreme cold temps approach. The role of police district council members, up for election in February. Spotlight Politics on the assault weapons ban and outgoing politicians.

What to expect from this week's anticipated blizzard. Lawmakers get an earful from gun rights advocates. The controversy over encrypting police scanners. And should Chicago residents switch from gas to electric heat?

The debate over cops in schools reignites after a shooting near a high school. The Jane Byrne Interchange is finally complete — almost. Jesse White on his retirement. And housing the homeless as bitter temperatures approach.

A closer look at crime in Chicago for 2022, what’s working and what’s not. A longtime Chicago journalist turns the page. Holiday shopping at Chicago Fair Trade. And a taste of the Soul Food Lounge.

Overcoming stigmas while practicing sobriety during the holidays. A local TikTok star gives us a taste of his job. And a preview of Mexican holiday celebrations. 

Accusations of racism in the Cook County property tax sale. Health care and politics mix at a South Side safety net hospital. We’re in Altgeld Gardens for In Your Neighborhood. And the voice of the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky.

The fate of funding for the massive southern extension of the Red Line. Immigrants who are victims of crimes are being denied visas even though they're entitled. And a new community hub for South and West Side families.

Alderpeople on extending the Red Line and taking down the Trump sign. The state’s top doctor on the “triple-demic.” Electric cars hitting a pothole in Illinois. Helicopters on Mars. And a taste of the Soul Food Lounge.

Lawmakers consider a state assault weapons ban. The fate of funding for the CTA’s Red Line south extension. A new study says federal courts are locking up more defendants before trials. And the dangers behind being a postal worker.

What changes to the SAFE-T Act mean now that changes have been signed into law. Food insecurity as a public health crisis. And the hit series “South Side” is back.

Some residents see a spike in their property taxes. Pushback over CPD’s new gang database. And a local boxing club helping kids pack a punch in and out of the boxing ring.

Christmas in North Lawndale for our In Your Neighborhood series. A sit-down with U.S. Attorney John Lausch. Calls to remove the “Trump” from Trump Tower. And a longtime Chicago journalist turns the page.

The governor quietly signs the new SAFE-T Act. Where things stand on new pot licenses. The brave new world of AI art. And a South Side comedian readies for his headlining debut at the Chicago Theatre.

CTA says it’s trying to close the huge staffing shortfall that’s been causing ghost trains and buses. Examining a legislature theory once called fringe that is now before the Supreme Court. And the possibilities of percussion.

A WTTW investigation finds dozens of CTA operators working 80-hour weeks. A new push to ban assault weapons. The University of Chicago wins an NCAA championship. And the local creator of the comedy series “South Side.”

Supporting small businesses this holiday season. What to expect at the Lady of Guadalupe celebration in Des Plaines. A spotlight on jingle jams and a centuries-old tradition.

Chicago Police are working on their next gang database — how the community is reacting. South Side commuters left without a place to park. And water woes in south suburban Robbins.