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On what would have been Laquan McDonald’s 29th birthday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is reintroducing legislation that would incentivize the use of independent, impartial investigations into the use of deadly force by law enforcement officials. to.wttw.com/4rQI3Wp
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The stops were part of what COPA identified as a troubling pattern of 50 undocumented and unprofessional stops of Black people in Lincoln Park, West Town, Old Town, River North, Streeterville, the Gold Coast and parts of Logan Square in 2024, records show.
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With a new statewide law governing e-bikes and e-scooters taking effect in 2027, the Chicago Park District will hold a series of upcoming town halls to explain the rules and gather feedback on how the devices should be used on park paths and trails. to.wttw.com/4rAGUC3
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The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. to.wttw.com/4xLiGqg
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Preliminary medical findings released Friday are pointing to chronic gastrointestinal disease as a contributing factor in the deaths of two rescued beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium.
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Whether it’s an orchestra honoring great composers, an acclaimed play hitting an iconic theater, a director Q&A at an arthouse cinema, or a casual, art-filled neighborhood stroll, you have tons to choose from this weekend. to.wttw.com/4rvBRTj
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Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club Thursday when the Chicago Cubs star stole his 40th base of the season Thursday against Miami Marlins. to.wttw.com/3V20smL
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The man was later released, local police said, after agents determined he was not the person they were looking for and learned he was a U.S. citizen.
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Both of Chicago’s baseball teams are heading to the playoffs, with the Cubs and Sox each clinching their spots Thursday afternoon.
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The $900 million project would move the Midwest Maintenance Facility to a dormant railyard along South Canal Street from 33rd to 35th streets, next to Rate Field. to.wttw.com/46KgFzv
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Reporters from three news outlets banned from the White House by President Donald Trump were back on the grounds Thursday afternoon, hours after a federal judge ordered the administration to reinstate their access. to.wttw.com/4hqLJcu
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg retired effective Thursday, according to a new court filing, and is defending her conduct in the politically charged case. to.wttw.com/4jnfX2w
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The proposal now heads to the full City Council for a final vote Friday.
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases.
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Enrollment across Chicago Public Schools has fallen by more than 11,000 students this academic year compared to last, according to district officials, who pointed to migration trends and declining birth rates as root causes for the decline.
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Illinois Supreme Court justices pressed lawyers for the city of Chicago and its largest police union on Thursday about whether officers accused of serious misconduct must have their fates decided in public proceedings. to.wttw.com/4d6OkXM
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A new bill introduced in Congress is looking to shorten the standard U.S. workweek. The proposed change would prevent employers from cutting pay or benefits while allowing workers to earn overtime pay starting at 32 hours a week instead of 40. to.wttw.com/4AsFVId
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Chicago businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson is throwing his hat in the ring for mayor of Chicago — his fourth bid for City Hall’s fifth floor. He joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss his candidacy, city finances and public safety.
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The program, which began its work about a month ago, is administered by teams of specialized healthcare workers who engage with people at shelters, parks, encampments, CTA transit areas and other community locations. to.wttw.com/3VbfB57
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Efforts to transform long vacant land along the north branch of the Chicago River between Bucktown and Lincoln Park into a new neighborhood advanced Tuesday with a vote to use $201.6 million from the area’s TIF districts to subsidize the project.
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