Chicago is facing an $882 million budget gap. We explore ideas for how to close it. And the impact of Sept. 11 — 25 years later.

New reforms to public transit are on the horizon — we have the details. And as the summer months end, a look at violent crime in Chicago and what’s being done to prevent it.

“Operation Midway Blitz,” one year later. We look back and ahead on the state of immigration enforcement. And football season is nearly here — what to expect from the Bears this year.

The Lake Shore Drive bridge malfunctions after a lift — creating an hourslong traffic snafu. And the city sues a South Chicago funeral home where dozens of bodies were found decomposing.

A first look at next year’s city budget forecast. And a plan to redevelop a Southwest Side mall faces some pushback.

What to know about controversial license plate readers. And calls for changes to funeral home oversight in Illinois.

The city sues a South Side funeral home where dozens of improperly stored bodies were found. And local efforts to improve menopause care.

What is a TIF district and why are some researchers calling it a runaway tool? Plus, mosquitoes and ticks are breaking records this year — what you should know.

It’s back to school for CPS students, but not without threat of midyear layoffs for teachers. And a look at the planned route for the so-called O’Hare Flyer express train.

A local team works to get a 15-minute express train from the Loop to O’Hare off the ground. And we get to know Chicago mayoral candidate Toni Brooks.

Illinois sues the U.S. Postal Service in the latest fight over mail-in voting. And what’s being done about a smell on Chicago’s Southeast Side.

The new leader of the Chicago Department of Public Health on his vision for a healthy city. And as kids head back to school, President Donald Trump recommends changes to childhood vaccines.

It’s the first day of school for CPS students — how a new grant program is working to keep them in class. And power outages in Gary approach two weeks. A look at the impact they’re having on residents.

Elected officials try to rally voters at the Illinois State Fair. And the Cubs take two of three from the White Sox for a split Crosstown Classic.

How a toll increase could impact your commute and your wallet. And why Illinois lags behind almost every other state in building new housing.

Your commutes are going to get more expensive next year as officials OK a toll increase. And invasive carp are closing in on Lake Michigan — what kind of damage could they do?