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Illinois Finally Signs Agreement to Build $1B Invasive Carp Barrier, Now That the State Isn’t on the Hook for Entire Lifelong Maintenance Tab
After months of negotiations, Illinois finally signed onto a project partnership agreement this week with the state of Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with construction of what’s largely viewed as the last line of defense against invasive carp entering the Great Lakes. The best...
Pritzker Signs Bill to Increase Party Power in Primary Elections
Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on Monday. The legislation, containing several unrelated election measures, passed near the end of the legislature’s spring session on a vote of 68-38 in...
After 101 Years, Chicago’s American Academy of Art College to Close: ‘This Has Been a Heartbreaking Experience’
The American Academy of Art College in Chicago announced Tuesday it is ceasing operations. Founded in 1923, the private for-profit school at 332 S. Michigan Ave. built a reputation on preparing graduates for careers in art and illustration. “When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, we started to see a...
Safety Officials Warn of Firework Dangers for Kids, Pets Ahead of 4th of July Celebrations
Video: Fire safety officials stage a demonstration on July 1, 2024, showing the dangers of fireworks. The event was held at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. (WTTW News) Ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, local first responders and health care workers are reminding residents to practice...
Laurie Metcalf Returns to Steppenwolf in Acclaimed New Drama ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’
Steppenwolf Theatre commissioned a powerful new play receiving the strongest reviews of the summer on the Chicago stage. “Little Bear Ridge Road” stars Laurie Metcalf in her return to Steppenwolf after a 14-year absence. An often funny yet piercing drama, the play concerns an estranged aunt and nephew left to pick up the pieces of a broken family.
Judge Delays Donald Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing Until at Least September After Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case was postponed until at least September as the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The delay is a major reprieve for Trump, who had been scheduled to face...
How Two Chicago Women Are Helping Young People in Chicago Explore Careers in Aviation
A Chicago educator is on a mission to take off with Chicago’s Black and Brown girls and explore the world of aviation. For the last two years, Barbara Ellzey has been exposing the city’s youth to aviation careers. Her commitment to mentoring and leadership spans more than a decade.
FDA Approves a Second Alzheimer’s Drug That Can Modestly Slow Disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of...
Chicago’s Pension Debt Continues to Rise, Increasing $1.8B in 2023 to $37.2B: City Analysis
Video: The WTTW News Spotlight Politics team on Chicago’s pension debt and more of the day’s top stories. (Produced by Alexandra Silets) Chicago’s pension debt soared by approximately $1.8 billion in 2023, according to the city’s audited annual financial report, raising the pressure on Mayor Brandon Johnson to bring Chicago’s expenses in line with its revenues.
Who’s Afraid of NASCAR Traffic? Downtown Museums and Parks Will Be Open During Chicago Street Race
A long holiday weekend is a great opportunity for Chicagoans to play tourist in their hometown, but with the NASCAR Street Race set to circle Grant Park July 6-7, what’s even open to visit?. Almost everything, provided folks can navigate the street and sidewalk closures. Here’s the status of...
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Take Up Challenge to Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban — For Now
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a series of challenges to Illinois’ assault weapons ban — for now — but a pair of justices indicated a willingness to take up the case in the future. The high court on Tuesday issued an order in which...
Chicago, Illinois Advocates Hope Impact of Supreme Court’s Homelessness Ruling Muted Locally
An increase in homelessness has cities across the country searching for solutions. Some — including Grants Pass, Oregon — are turning to punishment such as fines or arrest for those sleeping in public areas. That practice can continue, under a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. Writing...
After Matteson Freight Train Derailment, Local Officials Look to Ensure Community’s Safety
Residents of south suburban Matteson were in for a shock the morning of June 27 when a major freight train derailment caused nearly 25 cars to fall off the tracks, resulting in a temporary evacuation order for up to 300 people. Trains are running again and there are no reported...
Which States Could Have Abortion on the Ballot in 2024?
With Friday’s announcement in Nevada that voters will decide a ballot question in November on enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution, five states now have abortion questions set for referendums this year. And more could join them. The U.S. Supreme Court removed the nationwide right to abortion with...
Jackie - A Tale of Two Sisters
Https://schedule.wttw.com/episodes/604999/Kennedy-Package/Jackie--A-Tale-of-Two-Sisters/. Jackie Kennedy Onassis remains to this day an iconic figure of high fashion and tragedy. Her sister Lee Radziwell, however, is less well-known. Yet, it is impossible to understand one without the other, their lives were intertwined - through rivalry and resentment, love and loss.
4 Piping Plover Chicks Hatch at Montrose, Meet Imani and Searocket's Adorable Offspring
The legacy of Monty and Rose lives on at Montrose Beach, where the pair’s son, Imani, is now a father of four himself, plover monitors have announced. Imani and his mate Searocket have been on the nest for weeks, taking turns incubating their clutch of four eggs, which is surrounded by a protective enclosure to ward off potential predators. Three of the chicks hatched on Sunday and the fourth made an appearance Monday.
Supreme Court Sends Trump Immunity Case Back to Lower Court, Dimming Chance of Trial Before Election
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election. In a historic 6-3 ruling,...
Piping Plover Chicks Hatch at Montrose, Meet Imani and Searocket's Adorable Offspring
The legacy of Monty and Rose lives on at Montrose Beach, where the pair’s son, Imani, is now a father himself as three of the four expected chicks hatched Sunday morning, plover monitors announced. Imani and his mate Searocket have been on the nest for weeks, taking turns incubating...
Supreme Court immunity ruling reshapes presidential power
In one of the most anticipated rulings of the year, the Supreme Court declared that former President Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for any so-called “official act” taken as president, but not “unofficial ones'' taken as a candidate. Amna Nawaz discussed how the ruling reshapes presidential power with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and William Brangham.
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