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CPS CEO Macquline King Defends District in Testimony Before GOP-Led Congressional Committee

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King defended the school district amid congressional criticism of its support for trans students, the Black Student Success Plan and “ideological agendas.”

Police Are Investigating a Large Burning Cross at Grant Park

A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, and police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it.

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Chicago’s Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs on Marriage Equality, Pride and Protecting Trans Communities

While the city continues to celebrate Pride, June also marks a milestone in Chicago history — it’s been six months since Mayor Brandon Johnson named the first-ever director of LGBTQ+ affairs: Antonio King.

June 9, 2026 - Full Show

Grand jury transcripts are released in the botched “Broadview Six” case. And the latest on the Chicago Bears’ plan to move to Hammond, Indiana.

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Chicago Bears Are ‘80% of the Way’ Toward Hammond Stadium: Sports Consultant

The Chicago Bears will build their next stadium in Hammond, Indiana — maybe. The team made the announcement Friday after years of negotiations with Illinois state lawmakers over a deal to build a stadium in either Arlington Heights or on the Chicago lakefront.

Second Installment of 2025 Cook County Property Tax Bills Will Be 2 Months Late, Officials Say

Second installment property tax bills are typically released in early July and due in early August, but those bills have been repeatedly delayed by an overhaul of the county’s property tax system plagued with problems.

Teen Takeovers Prompt Discussion About Community Engagement, Police Intervention

The prevalence of mass youth gatherings, known as teen takeovers, often increases with the temperature as the trend becomes more popular in summer months. So far this year, at least four major events have taken place in Chicago.

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June 8, 2026 - Full Show

Chicago’s U.S. attorney under fire from more than 100 former prosecutors. And efforts to prevent large teen gatherings from turning violent.

Week in Review: Indiana Bears, Mendoza Runs and an Obama Center Preview

The Chicago Bears move forward with an Indiana stadium. And Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces her mayoral run.

A Redefined Library and Embracing Digital Design at the Obama Presidential Center

The campus, sprawling across historic Jackson Park, houses basketball courts, gardens, a branch of the Chicago Public Library and an eight-story museum. The multi-use space is in sharp contrast with traditional presidential libraries.

June 4, 2026 - Full Show

ComEd customers are seeing a bump in their monthly bills — the company’s CEO explains why. And what to expect from the Obama Presidential Center.

ComEd CEO on Rate Increase, Data Centers and Bouncing Back From Scandal

Commonwealth Edison, Chicago’s primary electricity distributor, announced in May that its customers should expect monthly bills to increase by $2 to $3 beginning June 1.

WTTW News Explains: What You Need to Know About Tornadoes

WTTW News Explains on the common myths around tornadoes and how the weather events can hit Chicago.

June 3, 2026 - Full Show

Susana Mendoza enters the race for Chicago mayor. And we sit down with House Republican leader Tony McCombie.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza Launches Chicago Mayoral Campaign

“I believe government should answer to the people it serves, not political insiders or special interests,” Mendoza said in a video announcing her campaign. “Because Chicagoans are tired of paying more and getting less, tired of politics that divides people without solving problems.”