Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/chi…

How an Ex-Police Officer Fired for Sexual Misconduct Slipped Through CPS Background Checks to Work at Lane Tech — disturbing story from Jared Rutecki news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/how…

A former Chicago cop fired for discussing sex with a minor and put on the city’s do-not-hire list somehow ended up working security at Lane Tech. How? He submitted dozens of applications with different work experience until he was hired. to.wttw.com/3T0yWBI

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced plans for ICE to expand deportation efforts in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Senior Reporter Heather Cherone answers if Chicago officials are prepared for increased raids. to.wttw.com/3FMc1aq

You probably know a bit about Meigs Field in Chicago, but after watching this animation, I bet you’ll know a little more. Great video narrated by Eunice Alpasan. news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/wtt…

BREAKING: The Chicago City Council voted 27-22 to allow Chicago Police Department officials to preemptively impose a curfew anywhere in the city and begin enforcing it with just 30 minutes despite fierce opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson. WTTW - Chicago PBS

The Chicago City Council voted 27-22 to allow Chicago Police Department officials to preemptively impose a curfew anywhere in the city and begin enforcing it with just 30 minutes notice despite fierce opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson. to.wttw.com/4n7vsuX

Less than six months into the year, Chicago taxpayers have spent at least $189.3 million to resolve nearly two and a half dozen lawsuits, exceeding its budget to resolve lawsuits alleging police misconduct by more than $100 million, city records show. news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/chi…

BREAKING: Mayor Johnson said he plans to veto the measure in the coming days, the 1st veto in 19 years. "I will veto this ordinance because it is counterproductive to the progress that we have made in reducing crime and violence in our city." WTTW - Chicago PBS

Four reconstructed, fully accessible CTA Red Line stops in the Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods are set to reopen next month, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office announced. news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/4-r…

Weekend event picks: Whether the weather ahead is pleasant or there’s a June monsoon brewing, here’s a starter list of arts and culture opportunities to get you out into the atmosphere. news.wttw.com/2025/06/19/war…

The Chicago City Council passed the "snap curfew" ordinance by a vote of 27-22 that would give police the authority to issue a last-minute teen curfew with only 30 minutes notice. Mayor Brandon Johnson has pledged to veto it. news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/chi…

Morton Arboretum: The descriptions for nearly 300 plants have been expanded to include a “pollinator and wildlife” section that provides a deeper dive into which flowers benefit what pollinators, and vice versa. news.wttw.com/2025/06/20/wan…

Morton Arboretum has gotten into the matchmaking business. Thanks to a recent update to the arboretum’s website, gardeners will find it easier to broker a love connection between plants and pollinators. to.wttw.com/3T32AX0

CPS hired a former police officer who was on the city’s do-not-hire list after he was fired for inappropriate communication with a 17-year-old girl. Records reveal he submitted false work histories before landing a full-time position at Lane Tech. news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/how…

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth will no longer be in operation starting July 17, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. to.wttw.com/4nbVVHP

Whether the weather ahead is pleasant or there’s a June monsoon brewing, here’s a starter list of arts and culture opportunities around Chicago to get you out into the atmosphere. to.wttw.com/4kiwGBb

As the heat dome envelops the Midwest, local officials will open cooling centers for relief. Chicago will open more than 250 cooling centers on Saturday through Tuesday. Here's where to find one: to.wttw.com/4ncKDmG

Immigration rights advocates in Illinois are anxiously awaiting the governor’s signature on legislation aimed at protecting K-12 students who may be in the country without legal authorization from being denied access to a free public education. to.wttw.com/3TDsiS0