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June 24, 2025 - Full Show
| WTTW News
Anger over a failed ceasefire. And will Gov. JB Pritzker run for a third term?
UChicago Terrorism Expert on Iran and Growing Concerns About Political Violence Within the US
| Andrea Guthmann
On Day 1 of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel that has already been violated, President Donald Trump vented his frustration with both countries. Trump commented, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f--- they’re doing.”
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for June 25-July 1
| Josh Terry
Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
Early US Intel Assessment Suggests Strikes on Iran Strikes Did Not Destroy Nuclear Sites, Only Set Program Back Months: Sources
| CNN
The assessment, which has not been previously reported, was produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon’s intelligence arm. It is based on a battle damage assessment conducted by U.S. Central Command in the aftermath of the U.S. strikes, one of the sources said.
Trump Administration Postpones Classified Briefings for Lawmakers on Iran
| Associated Press
The Trump administration on Tuesday postponed classified briefings for Senate and House members as lawmakers look for more answers about President Donald Trump’s directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and his announcement on Monday that the two countries had reached a ceasefire agreement.
Challenges Persist for Women, Minorities Breaking Into Illinois’ Skilled Trades
| Medill Illinois News Bureau
Over the past 10 years, women have held fewer than one in 10 construction jobs. Prior to 2021, fewer than 5% of new construction apprentices in Illinois were women, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Trump Administration Scrambles to Rehire Key Federal Workers After DOGE Firings
| CNN
The Trump administration’s quiet backtracking from the firings and voluntary retirements — which are also paired with new hires to fill vacancies those departures created — come as federal agencies are still implementing their “reduction-in-force” plans as part of a push for spending cuts.
Noah Syndergaard Signs a Minor League Deal With the Chicago White Sox
| Associated Press
Noah Syndergaard will attempt to make a comeback with the Chicago White Sox, who have signed the veteran right-hander to a minor league deal.
June 23, 2025 - Full Show
| WTTW News
The latest on the aftermath of U.S. airstrikes on Iran. And the White House plans to shut down a key LGBTQ+ hotline service.
Advocates Say ‘Really Vulnerable Lives’ at Stake as Trump Administration Moves to Shutter LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Line
| Abena Bediako
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) said the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will close its specialized services program for LGBTQ+ youth on July 17.
Iran Launches Missiles at US Military Base in Qatar in Retaliation for American Bombing
| Associated Press
Iran said the volley matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Sister Rosemary Connelly, Longtime Leader of Misericordia, Dies at 94
| Matt Masterson
Connelly, who served as Misericordia’s administrator for more than 50 years and propelled the institution into one of the nation’s most prominent communities for people with disabilities, passed away peacefully at her home Friday.
Pritzker OKs Changes to Prisoner Review Board Following Years of Controversy
| Ben Szalinski — Capitol News Illinois
The law gives victims the right to file impact statements ahead of hearings, provides them with additional notice when their offender is granted early release, and allows them to seek an order of protection against an offender who is incarcerated.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Tying Transportation Funds to States’ Cooperation With Immigration Efforts
| CNN
The lawsuit was brought by Illinois and 19 other states. Many state attorneys general have sued over issues ranging from the president’s bid to end birthright citizenship to his tariff policies.
The Largest Digital Camera Ever Built Just Released its First Shots of the Universe
| Associated Press
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on a mountaintop in Chile, was built to take a deeper look at the night sky, covering hidden corners. Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy, it will survey the southern sky for the next 10 years.
Chicago Heat Indices to Top 100 Degrees Monday as Oppressive Temps Continue
| Matt Masterson
According to the National Weather Service, oppressive levels of heat and humidity will stick around through Monday afternoon, with highs expected in the mid 90s and heat indices topping out at 105 degrees.
NIH Froze Funding for Clinical Trials at Northwestern University. By Fall, They’ll Run Out of Funding
| CNN
One trial is seeking to discover whether the drug metformin could help prevent lung cancer. Another trial is testing a vaccine combination to prevent cancer in people with Lynch syndrome.
Republican Tax Bill Would Ease Regulations on Gun Silencers, Some Rifles and Shotguns
| Associated Press
The guns provision was first requested in the House by Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde, a Republican gun store owner. The House bill would remove silencers from a 1930s law that regulates firearms that are considered the most dangerous, eliminating a $200 tax while removing a layer of background checks.
Comedy and Crime Fighting Join Forces in Chicago for Police Learning Leadership Skills
| Associated Press
Officials at the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy brought members of The Second City, Chicago’s storied improv theater, to teach police leaders the more diverse skills found in improv exercises — like thinking on your feet, reserving judgment and fully listening.
Eggs-tra, Eggs-tra! Piping Plover Chicks Hatch at Montrose Beach
| Blair Paddock
Three eggs of piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket hatched as of Friday at Montrose Beach, according to monitoring group Chicago Piping Plovers.
Week in Review: Johnson Vetoes ‘Snap Curfew’ Ordinance; CPS CEO Martinez Departs
| Paul Caine
The mayor vetoes a “snap curfew” measure aimed at curbing large teen gatherings. And Democratic members of Congress are turned away from an ICE facility.
Judge Denies R. Kelly’s Release After Singer Claims Prison Officials Plotted to Kill Him
| Associated Press
Born Robert Sylvester Kelly, the 58-year-old Grammy-winning R&B singer is serving sentences at a prison in Butner, North Carolina, for child sex crimes and racketeering.
Supreme Court Rejects Illinois Toy Company’s Push for a Quick Decision on Trump’s Tariffs
| Associated Press
Learning Resources Inc. wanted the justices to take up the case soon, rather than let it continue to play out in lower courts. The company argues the tariffs and uncertainty are having a “massive impact” on businesses around the country.
Steppenwolf’s Amy Morton on Working With Young Actors, Good Fortune and Bad Etiquette
| Marc Vitali
Steppenwolf Theatre’s “You Will Get Sick” is laugh-out-loud funny and deadly serious. It’s a puzzle of a play where the pieces come together in surreal but satisfying ways.
Chicago, Cook County Open Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Warnings
| Blair Paddock
An extreme heat warning has been issued for Cook County from Saturday through Monday. Afternoon temperatures are predicted to be in the 90s. Coupled with high humidity, heat indices could reach 100-105 degrees each day, according to the National Weather Service.
A Potent Heat Dome Will Send Temperatures, Heat Index Into the Triple Digits
| CNN
Heat remains the deadliest form of extreme weather in the U.S., contributing to more than 800 deaths annually on average since 1999, a 2023 study found.
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