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City Council Votes 28-21 to Rid CPD of Officers With Ties to Extremist Groups

“One proposal is not a silver bullet,” Ald. Matt Martin (47th Ward) said. “But we should do what we can, when we can.”

Despite Progress, Chicago’s Transit-Oriented Developments Remain Uneven, New Report Finds

A new report found Chicago has made significant progress in its push to increase the number of Equitable Transit-Oriented Developments, but warned investment remains deeply uneven.

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Plan Would Delay the Phaseout of Tipped Minimum Wage in Chicago. What Business Owners, Advocates Are Saying

The Chicago City Council on Wednesday is set to vote on a compromise measure to delay the phaseout of the city’s tipped minimum wage.

May 19, 2026 - Full Show

An agreement is reached to delay the phaseout of Chicago’s tipped minimum wage. And prioritizing affordability and accessibility near public transit.

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People Deported to Mexico From the US Work to Find Community, Build Connections

Just steps from the city’s Monument to the Revolution, a unique community is taking shape. The neighborhood, known as “Little L.A.,” is populated by people who spent decades in the U.S. and are now struggling to adapt to a country they barely remember.

Sex Workers in Mexico City Say World Cup Upgrades Are Pushing Them Out

In Mexico City, sex work is legal but largely informal — a form of work that many women rely on to pay rent, buy food and cover medical costs.

Organization Fights to Pass Ancient Sustainable Farming Skills to Future Generations

On the waterways of Xochimilco, just south of Mexico City’s center, communities are working to preserve a farming system that has sustained life for centuries.

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Women Are Claiming Their Space in Mexico City’s Street Art Scene, One Mural at a Time

For decades, street art has been dominated by men, not only in Mexico but around the world. Now, a growing movement of women artists is changing that reality by reclaiming public space and transforming the city’s walls into bold statements of visibility and power.

The Rise of Women’s Softball in Mexico City

Women’s softball is gaining momentum across the world, and in Mexico, the sport’s growing popularity is creating new opportunities for women and girls who historically have had few places to compete professionally.

A Mexican Family Turns Textile Waste Into Sustainable Fashion

For 60 years, Tlaxcala, two hours outside of Mexico City, has been one of Latin America’s most important textile recycling centers. But one family-owned business is imagining something different.

May 18, 2026 - Full Show

Gas prices are still on the rise as travelers prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. And what to know about President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.

Strait of Hormuz Closure Continues to Disrupt Oil, Fertilizer Prices Around the Globe

Gas prices in Chicago are up 70 cents from one month ago, and nearly $1.70 compared to last year, according to data from AAA.

‘They Had a Clear Sense of Priorities’: Key Takeaways From Trump’s Beijing Summit

While President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached some agreement on trade deals, questions still loom large over Taiwanese independence and which country will emerge as the dominant world power for decades to come.

Week in Review: Johnson Marks 3 Years in Office; Democrats Push to Host Another DNC in Chicago

The Chicago Public Schools CEO is summoned to testify before Congress. And Mayor Brandon Johnson marks his three-year anniversary in office.

Behind the Scenes of the Bears’ Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Reveal With Rome Odunze

The Chicago Bears dropped their schedule reveal video featuring Rome Odunze showing off some artistic flair. WTTW News was there for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video.