Illinois tolls could be going up. We tell you what you need to know. And no more changing clocks? How a new daylight-saving proposal could impact your daily life.

Illinois is added to the CDC’s investigation of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. And two congressional candidates are tossed off the ballot in Illinois’ 4th District.

A new documentary explores the American Dream and what’s happened to it. And a major pickleball tournament comes to the Chicago area.

Chicago Public Schools is facing a massive budget gap — two board members on the path ahead. And two independent congressional candidates are removed from the ballot.

How two proposed ordinances could affect renters in Chicago. And four beluga whales went on quite an adventure — how they were relocated to the Shedd.

Finger pointing as officials say Chicago is facing a budget deficit. And are the country’s voting systems secure?

Wildfire smoke clouds the Chicago region, closing beaches and canceling outdoor events. Plus, a bleak budget reality as Chicago Public Schools eyes layoffs and a spending freeze.

A disappearing skyline and air quality alerts as wildfire smoke blankets Chicago. Plus, layoffs and a spending freeze — we unpack how Chicago Public Schools plans to close its massive deficit.

The cost of some goods declines as inflation cools — but uncertainty remains. And a Justice Department memo could have major implications for people with disabilities.

Reports that ICE is stopping most traffic stops in the wake of two deadly shootings. And what to know about the parasitic illness that’s sweeping the country.

Chicago’s police superintendent is set to retire this week — what comes next? And a task force explores the challenges facing domestic violence survivors.

Federal prosecutors charge state lawmaker Carol Ammons with fraud and lying to the FBI. And a judge scolds U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros for publicly discussing a sealed indictment.

A federal judge finds Chicago’s U.S. attorney violated a court order. And what happens to all the storm water after heavy rainfall like we saw last weekend.

South Side native Matt Brewer on his bid for Chicago mayor. And some SNAP costs are shifting to states — what that means for Illinois.

Concerns over the city’s budget as the mayor says some revenue sources haven’t materialized. And reports of immigration enforcement are surging around the country — what’s happening in Chicago?

What’s in the bipartisan housing bill that’s sitting on the president’s desk. And remembering a legendary Black entrepreneur.