March 18, 2024 - Full Show
What you should know about the “Bring Chicago Home” referendum ahead of tomorrow’s election. And a look at the major advancements in prosthetic technology.
From Funeral Home to Comedy Club, Here Are Some of Chicago’s Most Interesting Polling Places
Of the nearly 1,300 polling places across Chicago for Tuesday’s primary election, there will be a few private businesses that offer up their space for voters.
Week in Review: Illinoisans Prepare to Head to the Polls; Migrant Evictions From City Shelters Set to Begin Sunday
Previewing the big Election Day races. Is the migrant shelter measles outbreak under control? And the Bears could build a domed lakefront stadium.
Uncertainty Swirls as Thousands of Migrants Face Evictions From City Shelters Starting Saturday
Migrants evicted from a city shelter can return to the designated “landing zone” for buses from Texas at Polk and Desplaines streets in the West Loop, according to the policy imposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Johnson to Focus Chicago’s Anti-Violence Efforts on 10 Blocks in Englewood, West Garfield Park, Austin, Little Village
All four of the neighborhoods have suffered from decades of disinvestment, fueling a cycle of violence that has made them some of the most violent places in Chicago, officials said.
Cook County State’s Attorney Candidates Look to Highlight Sharp Differences as Election Day Approaches
Two Democrats are vying to replace outgoing Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. The attack ads are flying and money is flowing in as the two candidates are attempting to highlight their differences.
March 12, 2024 - Full Show
Chicago’s whopping overtime bill. Are chronic pain sufferers the latest victims of the opioid crisis? And the race for Cook County state’s attorney heats up.
Chronic Pain Patients Suffer From Opioid Epidemic Overcorrection
According to the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program, both the number of opioid prescriptions written and the number of patients served dropped by almost half since 2015.
Chicago Spent $524M on Overtime in 2023, Including $293M for Police, Setting New Records
The Chicago Police Department spent $293 million on overtime last year, 40% more than in 2022 and nearly three times the $100 million earmarked for police overtime set by the Chicago City Council as part of the city’s 2023 budget, according to data obtained by WTTW News.
Families of Homicide Victims in Chicago Await Closure Amid Low Clearance Rates
As homicide cases in Chicago remain open, the families of victims are left to cope with the trauma.
Chicago Community Groups Look to Build Support Systems as Part of Violence Reduction Efforts
Local organizations are focusing on those areas in an effort to work directly with those most impacted in an effort to stop cycles of violence
March 11, 2024 - Full Show
A WTTW News Safer City special: Why Chicago sees more homicides than other major cities. And the local organizations working to prevent that crime in their communities.
As Homicides Drop Nationwide, Chicago Lags Behind Other Major Cities. Why?
Crime overall is falling nationwide. But when it comes to homicides, Chicago’s numbers are not declining as quickly as the two largest cities in the nation — New York and Los Angeles.
The Solar Eclipse Is a Month Away, But the Time to Get Your Viewing Glasses — and Smartphone Filters — Is NOW
If you've been sleeping on the North American total solar eclipse of 2024, it's time to start paying attention. The big event — on April 8 — is fast approaching and folks who haven't prepared could find themselves left out in the dark.
WTTW News Explains: Why Does Chicago Dye the River Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
There’s no more iconic Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition than dyeing the Chicago River green.