National data shows college enrollment fell another 2.7% in the fall of 2021. It’s a bit larger than the previous fall, when institutions saw a 2.5% drop, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
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Ukrainian Leaders: Stay Calm, Russian Invasion Not Imminent
Jan 25, 2022 | Associated Press
Ukraine’s leaders sought Tuesday to reassure the nation that an invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and received a shipment of U.S. military equipment to shore up their defenses.
As Deadlock Over Chicago Ward Map Continues, Black, Latino Caucuses to Meet Behind Closed Doors
Jan 25, 2022 | Heather Cherone
City Council members have yet to redraw the city's ward maps. They’re contending with a controversial ordinance to go after street gangs’ profits. And, the city’s watchdog released two reports on a botched smokestack demolition and a wrongful police raid, while the city's without a permanent inspector general.
Chicago, It’s the Space Station Calling. You Look Cold
Jan 25, 2022 | Patty Wetli
Recent flyovers by the International Space Station have captured some stunning images of Chicago, as seen from 250 miles above.
Chicago Public Schools Claims ‘No Ill Intent’ Behind Changes to COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Jan 25, 2022 | Matt Masterson
CPS has been criticized in recent days for not telling students and families that it changed the way positive cases among students and staff are reported on its online dashboard.
The Gypsy Moth Is Now the Spongy Moth. Less Derogatory Name, Same Destructive Insect
Jan 25, 2022 | Patty Wetli
The gypsy moth has been going by its mouthful of a scientific name — Lymantria dispar — since July, when scientists scrapped the insect’s derogatory common name and began weighing alternatives.
Little Village Arch Poised For Landmark Status
Jan 25, 2022 | Heather Cherone
The Little Village arch is the first structure designed by a Mexican American architect to get landmark status in Chicago, officials said.
Pfizer Begins Testing Omicron-Matched COVID Shots in Adults
Jan 25, 2022 | Associated Press
Pfizer is enrolling healthy adults to test a reformulated COVID-19 vaccine that matches the hugely contagious omicron variant, to see how it compares with the original shots.
Congressional Ethics Office Says Rep. Marie Newman May Have Broken Law
Jan 25, 2022 | Associated Press
An investigative report from the Office of Congressional Ethics released Monday detailed a “substantial reason to believe” that Newman promised federal employment to a political opponent.
Capturing the Intersection of Classical and Jazz with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Branford Marsalis
Jan 25, 2022 | Hedy Weiss
The goal behind the concert at Orchestra Hall, which featured the notably “conductorless” New York-based Orpheus Chamber Orchestra along with saxophone master Branford Marsalis, was to explore the intriguing early intersection of classical and jazz music.
January 24, 2022 - Full Show
Jan 24, 2022 | WTTW News
Chicago police step up their investigation into an 8-year-old’s killing. Plus, what the state is doing about COVID-19 sick days. A major Asian carp barrier moves forward with federal help, and what’s behind a state shortage of dental workers.
Evanston Artist’s New Exhibition Showcases 75 Years of Self-Portraits
Jan 24, 2022 | Angel Idowu
For the first time, self-portraits of Evanston artist Leo Segedin are on display in a solo exhibition.
Boost in Funding Moves Invasive Carp Barrier Forward: ‘This Money Can’t Come Soon Enough’
Jan 24, 2022 | Marissa Nelson
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has allocated $225.8 million to the Brandon Road Lock and Dam invasive carp barrier. The funds will complete the planning and engineering phase of the project.
Illinois Dentists Report Worker Shortages Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Jan 24, 2022 | Leslie Hurtado
As dentists across Illinois experience staffing shortages and an increased demand for dental appointments, they are asking state officials to consider teledentistry and other services to help fill the demand.
Crain’s Headlines: McDonald’s Faces Legal Battles
Jan 24, 2022 | WTTW News
McDonald’s faces a lawsuit that claims systemic racism in the company’s practices. Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more.
Some Illinois Workers Are Forced to Take Unpaid Leave as COVID-19 Drags On
Jan 24, 2022 | Acacia Hernandez
In the first half of January, an estimated 8.8 million U.S. workers were reported to have stayed home either because they were sick with COVID-19 or were caring for someone who was sick. The news comes as some workers are running out of employer-provided sick days, or don’t have enough earned sick days to begin with.
Stocks Climb Back After Steep Slide on Fed, Ukraine Jitters
Jan 24, 2022 | Associated Press
The stock market extended its three-week decline and put the benchmark S&P 500 on track for a so-called correction — a drop of 10% or more from its most recent high.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Announces Compromise on Paid Leave For Vaccinated School Employees
Jan 24, 2022 | Matt Masterson
Under a new statewide compromise, public school and higher ed employees across Illinois won’t have to expend their sick time if they are forced to miss work due to COVID-19 — as long as they’re fully vaccinated.
Council Committee Agrees to Pay $14M to 2 Men Who Spent 43 Years in Prison for Murder They Didn’t Commit
Jan 24, 2022 | Heather Cherone
The City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend the settlement, which is set for a final vote by the full City Council on Wednesday.
US Puts 8,500 Troops on Heightened Alert Amid Russia Tension
Jan 24, 2022 | Associated Press
At President Biden’s direction, the Pentagon is putting about 8,500 U.S.-based troops on heightened alert for potential deployment to Europe amid rising fears of a possible Russian military move on Ukraine.
8-Year-Old Girl Among 6 People Killed in Chicago Over The Weekend: Police
Jan 24, 2022 | Matt Masterson
Melissa Ortega, a third-grade student at Emiliano Zapata Academy in Little Village, died Saturday after she was shot in the head by a suspect who Chicago police say was aiming at a 26-year-old man.
US Pharmacies, Health Centers Begin Rollout of Free N95 Masks
Jan 24, 2022 | CNN
The first free N95 masks have started to arrive at U.S. pharmacies, with more on the way in the coming days, as the Biden administration seeks to ramp up access to high-quality masks amid the spread of the highly-transmissible omicron variant.
Justices To Hear Challenge To Race in College Admissions
Jan 24, 2022 | Associated Press
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding affirmative action to major cases on abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 already on the agenda.
Mysterious Ice Formations Showed Up in Chicago This Week
Jan 24, 2022 | CNN
You’ve heard of blizzards and maybe even the polar vortex, but have you heard of ice pancakes? What about ice bites or ice jams? These unique names sound fascinating but require specific weather conditions.
After Weekend Snowfall, Forecast Calls for Another 2 to 3 Inches During Monday Morning Commute
Jan 23, 2022 | Dan Lambert
As of 6 a.m. Sunday, snowfall totals measured 3.6 inches at Midway Airport, 3.5 inches at O’Hare Airport and 2.8 inches in Romeoville, according to the National Weather Service. Another round of snow is expected Monday morning.
FDA Considers Limiting Authorization of Certain Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19
Jan 23, 2022 | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration could decide in the coming days to take steps to curb the use of antibody treatments produced by Eli Lilly and Regeneron, the source said, pointing to the growing body of evidence that shows their monoclonal therapies don't effectively neutralize the virus’ omicron variant.