A new front in the political battle over video gambling in Chicago as Bally’s halts construction. And you’ve likely seen them weaving all over the city — how to stay safe on and around e-scooters.

A one-on-one with Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly. And we preview a highly anticipated Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox.

The Bears say their sights are still set on a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. And another round of extreme weather wallops the Chicago area, bringing six confirmed tornadoes.

An update on the Chicago Bears stadium project. And what’s behind a recent string of water system malfunctions.

Progressives notch another win in Minnesota — but come up short in Wisconsin. A look at the Democratic Party and its future.

A new push to pause the development of data centers in Chicago. And how a historically strong El Nino could impact our fall and winter.

Cook County works to identify dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home. And the FDA approves a new flu shot using mRNA technology.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch fights to keep his job amid questions over sexual harassment at the Capitol. And two new entrants in the already crowded race for Chicago mayor.

What does Mayor Brandon Johnson want to see in the city’s next top cop? And an organization investing in Chicago teens.

Can Chicago Public Schools count on more state funding? Lawmakers weigh in. And another step toward more nuclear power in Illinois.

Advocates push for two shuttered hospitals to reopen. And a new report says Chicago can’t keep trying to poison its way out of its rat problem.

Chicago school board members join us to discuss their recently passed budget. And how the Shedd Aquarium’s new residents are doing.

The Chicago Board of Education passes a nearly $10 billion budget — with a big assumption. And calls for Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch to resign over his handling of a sexual harassment case.

Chicago Board of Education members weigh a budget vote. And what’s behind dozens of fires at a suburban prison facility.

Chicago Public Schools leader Macquline King on Thursday's anticipated budget vote. And mayoral candidate Lisa Nee joins us to talk about her campaign as ballot petitions begin.

Cleanup is underway after damaging storms hit the Chicago area. And a contentious budget battle at Chicago Public Schools. The head of the Chicago Teachers Union joins us.