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Pritzker Calls Supreme Court’s Emergency Abortion Ruling ‘Small Respite’ as State Protections Await His Signature
Abortion remains legal as an emergency medical procedure in Idaho, for now, after a Thursday U.S. Supreme Court ruling, while a bill that would cement those protections in Illinois law awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. The 6-3 decision saw the three liberal justices concur with the order. Three of...
Chicago Police Discuss Safety Plans Ahead of Sunday’s Pride Parade
Chicago police will be canceling days off and staffing an “abundance” of officers along the route of the city’s Pride Parade this Sunday. Police Supt. Larry Snelling on Friday discussed his department’s safety plans ahead of the annual parade, noting the event typically receives threats that officials are working to investigate and prevent.
Riding the Chicago Street Race Track With NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski
When Brad Keselowski is driving in a NASCAR race, he usually can’t see much inside his No. 6 stock car. ”For the most part, we almost live in a box with a ton of blinders, so usually we see nothing besides what’s in front of us, which is a shame,” the 40-year-old NASCAR Cup Series driver and team co-owner said. ”But Chicago is one of the few tracks you can see the skyline in the car.”
A Halting Biden Tries to Confront Trump Falsehoods at Debate but Sparks Democratic Anxiety About Candidacy
ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden tried repeatedly to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden's criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
Breaking down the latest decisions from the Supreme Court
With just one day left in its term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a trio of major decisions Friday. The justices upheld a law making it a crime for unhoused people to camp in public areas like parks, sidewalks and plazas, narrowed the scope of a law being used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters and weakened the rule-making powers of regulatory agencies. John Yang reports.
Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the debate shaking up the race
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how Thursday night’s debate is shaking up the race for the White House, if panic among Democrats after President Biden's performance is warranted, if Trump's lies matter to voters and the latest Supreme Court rulings.
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Riding the Chicago Street Race Track With NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski. The 2012 Cup Series champion and Roush-Fenway-Keselowski team co-owner talks street racing, skyline views and his love for the city. Steve Albini, Iconoclastic Chicago Rock Musician and Audio Engineer, Dead at 61. Steve Albini, the influential recording engineer behind...
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, June 27, 2024 - Full Show
A preview of tonight’s presidential debate showdown between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Exploring the intersection of education and culture. And a new public art exhibit uncovers the history of an ancient civilization.
What It Means for the Supreme Court to Block Enforcement of the EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Pollution Rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency will not be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country, under a Supreme Court decision Thursday. The EPA’s “good neighbor” rule is intended to restrict smokestack emissions...
The Rolling Stones Played Chicago’s Checkerboard Lounge With Muddy Waters in 1981. Here’s How WTTW Crew Members Remember the Night
Video: Then WTTW cameraman Emmette Wilson can be seen at the show at the 8:59 mark. One of the most famous club shows in the history of The Rolling Stones happened in Chicago, and the staged event was captured by a crew that included technicians from WTTW. On Nov. 22,...
Mental Health Advocates Work to Address Cultural Stigmas, Break Down Barriers to Care in Chicago
Mental health advocates have long called for Chicago to reestablish its 19 city-operated mental health clinics. Candidates for mayor have campaigned on the promise to do so. Just last month, Mayor Brandon Johnson started making good on that promise, announcing plans to reopen the Roseland Health Clinic and phase out police involvement in mental health crises.
8 Things to Watch for in CNN’s 2024 Debate Between Biden and Trump
(CNN) — President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are set to make history on CNN Thursday night as they meet for their first 2024 debate. It’ll be the first time a president and former president have ever debated. And it’ll be the first time either man has been on a debate stage since their two clashes in 2020 — when Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic dominated the political landscape.
CPS Principals Can Soon Start Spending for Next School Year Under New Measure as District May Push Back Full Budget Further
While Chicago Public Schools officials continue finalizing the district’s annual budget, education leaders have approved a measure allowing school principals to begin spending their funds. The Board of Education on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution that will grant school leaders the ability to start spending their funding allocations when...
Take Our June News Quiz and Put Your Chicago News Knowledge to the Test
From the sentencing of an influential Chicago alderman to new piping plover eggs, there was a wide variety of news to follow this month in Chicago. How much do you know? Take our news quiz!
Not a Single Illegal Trash Pickup Has Been Cited in the 8 Months After Streets and Sanitation Was Given New Enforcement Powers
Last year, Chicago’s City Council took a stand against private trash haulers illegally operating during the designated quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. – passing an ordinance giving new enforcement power to the Department of Streets and Sanitation in hopes of curbing the noisy, disruptive practice.
New Book Explores Intersection of Education and Culture
For many of us, the journey to understanding our identity can be complex. In "Rabbit on the Moon: Embracing My Mexican-American Identity," Elizabeth Alvarez describes dedicating her life to teaching and to empowering students.
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