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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Documentary Traces the Journey of 7 Siblings Who Survived the Holocaust and Settled in Chicago

The Weber family will mark 80 years since arriving in the U.S. with a May 20 screening of “UnBroken” at the Wayfarer Theater in Highland Park, hosted by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

May 14, 2026 - Full Show

We sit down with Mayor Brandon Johnson as he enters his third year in office. And what to know about hantavirus.

After Another Year Defined by Trump and Steeped in Crisis, Mayor Brandon Johnson Looks Ahead

“We have endured quite a bit,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said. “It has been a barrage of just crisis after crisis that I’ve had to manage, but again, you know, I’ve made it very clear that it’s a lot more effective and easier to lead when you are leading with your values and your convictions.”

What to Know About Hantavirus — Local Risk, Response and Readiness

As of May 13, the World Health Organization reported eight confirmed cases related to the MV Hondius cruise ship, along with one inconclusive and two probable cases. Meanwhile, public health officials in Illinois reported a possible hantavirus case in Winnebago County that is unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak.

As SNAP Cuts Go Into Effect, Independent Grocers Prepare for the Impact

The changes to SNAP outlined in what President Donald Trump dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” go into effect this month and require thousands of Illinois households to fulfill new work requirements or submit for an exemption.

May 13, 2026 - Full Show

A push to decrease the number of Americans using antidepressants. And how local grocers are adjusting to changes in SNAP benefits.