Days before a fatal shooting on the CTA Blue Line, a judge rules concealed carry guns should be allowed on public transit. And hopes are high as the Bears kick off their season this weekend.

The founder of a run club on going your own pace. How our highway system gets its exit numbers. And a chat with Peter Sagal of "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!"

The school year starts, and already CPS leaders are buried in homework. Work begins on Chicago’s permanent casino. And the city stares down a nearly billion-dollar deficit.

Chicago is facing a nearly billion-dollar budget shortfall. A local anti-violence advocate fresh off the DNC stage. And how a Chicago business owner is helping kids access bilingual books.

A look at how Black men could impact the outcome of this year’s presidential race. And we explain the history of redlining and how it began in Chicago.

Crews start demolishing a longtime landmark to make way for Chicago’s permanent casino. And Chicago Public Schools are in session — how teachers are tackling the new year.

As Chicago Public School kids are back in class, we talk to CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. And what to know about Chicago’s excessive heat warning.

Kamala Harris makes history as she becomes the Democratic nominee for president. Meanwhile, former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger torches Donald Trump.

The DNC officially comes to a close as Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for president. We’re live at the United Center.

It’s Kamala Harris’ big night as she closes out the DNC. We’ll have live coverage from inside the United Center as she’s set to take the stage.

Day 3 of the DNC is in the books, and it included both the old guard and some fresh faces. We’re live with reaction and analysis.

We’re at the United Center as VP candidate Tim Walz is set to take the stage on Day 3 of the DNC. Plus, a live report from Union Park as protesters are rallying.

Day 2 of the DNC got off to an energetic start with a raucous roll call. Illinois Democrats took center stage with primetime spots. We’re live with reaction and analysis.

Former President Obama takes the stage on Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention — 20 years after his debut. Plus, what a Harris victory could mean for Chicago.

It was a passing of the baton as President Joe Biden headlined Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. We’re live with reaction and analysis to today’s events.

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. We’ll have live coverage inside the United Center and outside with protesters, as well as reaction and analysis to tonight’s speeches.