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Northwestern students and faculty are divided on the deal with the Trump administration — with opponents blasting it as government overreach while supporters say it was a result of the university’s failure to protect Jewish students.
https://to.wttw.com/4pnmkmM
https://to.wttw.com/4pnmkmM
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Northwestern students and faculty are divided on the deal with the Trump administration — with opponents blasting it as government overreach while supporters say it was a result of the university’s failure to protect Jewish students.
https://to.wttw.com/4pnmkmM
https://to.wttw.com/4pnmkmM
Dr. Michelle Barnes, president of the Illinois chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has noticed a growing number of vaccine-hesitant parents and caregivers.
https://to.wttw.com/4oDl25X
https://to.wttw.com/4oDl25X
December 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Dr. Michelle Barnes, president of the Illinois chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has noticed a growing number of vaccine-hesitant parents and caregivers.
https://to.wttw.com/4oDl25X
https://to.wttw.com/4oDl25X
Local nursing educators are reacting to Trump administration plans to move graduate-level nursing degrees out of their professional classification, which could limit students’ financial access.
https://to.wttw.com/4ph1aXb
https://to.wttw.com/4ph1aXb
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Local nursing educators are reacting to Trump administration plans to move graduate-level nursing degrees out of their professional classification, which could limit students’ financial access.
https://to.wttw.com/4ph1aXb
https://to.wttw.com/4ph1aXb
Is a new site in store for the Christkindlmarket next year? Concerns about overcrowding and capacity limits has raised the issue. https://to.wttw.com/3XZtMZ0
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Is a new site in store for the Christkindlmarket next year? Concerns about overcrowding and capacity limits has raised the issue. https://to.wttw.com/3XZtMZ0
Robert Townsend, a Chicago native, is returning home for his namesake pop-up film festival this weekend. The event will conclude with a comedy show featuring actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery. https://to.wttw.com/3KxQYdP
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Robert Townsend, a Chicago native, is returning home for his namesake pop-up film festival this weekend. The event will conclude with a comedy show featuring actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery. https://to.wttw.com/3KxQYdP
In Chicago alone, more than 22,000 people are living with HIV.
Since President Donald Trump assumed office for the second time, the federal government has made major cuts and structural changes to both domestic and global HIV/AIDS funding. https://to.wttw.com/4rDw4uO
Since President Donald Trump assumed office for the second time, the federal government has made major cuts and structural changes to both domestic and global HIV/AIDS funding. https://to.wttw.com/4rDw4uO
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In Chicago alone, more than 22,000 people are living with HIV.
Since President Donald Trump assumed office for the second time, the federal government has made major cuts and structural changes to both domestic and global HIV/AIDS funding. https://to.wttw.com/4rDw4uO
Since President Donald Trump assumed office for the second time, the federal government has made major cuts and structural changes to both domestic and global HIV/AIDS funding. https://to.wttw.com/4rDw4uO
After taking a break for the holiday, alderpeople are coming back to the table with the hope of passing a budget before their deadline at the end of the month.
Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman on where things stand: https://to.wttw.com/3Y4DE3K
Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman on where things stand: https://to.wttw.com/3Y4DE3K
December 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
After taking a break for the holiday, alderpeople are coming back to the table with the hope of passing a budget before their deadline at the end of the month.
Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman on where things stand: https://to.wttw.com/3Y4DE3K
Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman on where things stand: https://to.wttw.com/3Y4DE3K
Geoffrey Baer explores why the residents of the City of Big Shoulders are regarded as hard-working, tenacious, and resilient. Chicago Works premieres December 9 at 7:00 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app and at wttw.com/chicagoworks. #ChicagoWorksWTTW #ChicagoWorksWTTW.
December 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Geoffrey Baer explores why the residents of the City of Big Shoulders are regarded as hard-working, tenacious, and resilient. Chicago Works premieres December 9 at 7:00 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app and at wttw.com/chicagoworks. #ChicagoWorksWTTW #ChicagoWorksWTTW.
Adam Kelly, better known as rapper Adamn Killa, has garnered a lot of attention for his often viral social media presence.
He stopped by "Chicago Tonight" to talk about his viral status, his followers and the messaging behind his videos. https://to.wttw.com/3XT7msp
He stopped by "Chicago Tonight" to talk about his viral status, his followers and the messaging behind his videos. https://to.wttw.com/3XT7msp
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Adam Kelly, better known as rapper Adamn Killa, has garnered a lot of attention for his often viral social media presence.
He stopped by "Chicago Tonight" to talk about his viral status, his followers and the messaging behind his videos. https://to.wttw.com/3XT7msp
He stopped by "Chicago Tonight" to talk about his viral status, his followers and the messaging behind his videos. https://to.wttw.com/3XT7msp
Major changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, with stricter federal work requirements starting Feb. 1 as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Here's what you need to know in Illinois: https://to.wttw.com/4oZcNC9
Here's what you need to know in Illinois: https://to.wttw.com/4oZcNC9
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Major changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, with stricter federal work requirements starting Feb. 1 as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Here's what you need to know in Illinois: https://to.wttw.com/4oZcNC9
Here's what you need to know in Illinois: https://to.wttw.com/4oZcNC9
To help cope with what they call “unprecedented circumstances,” the Cook County Board of Review announced that everyone who lives in a Cook County township that’s already closed its 2025 property tax appeal window will have another shot to file.
https://to.wttw.com/4onauaS
https://to.wttw.com/4onauaS
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
To help cope with what they call “unprecedented circumstances,” the Cook County Board of Review announced that everyone who lives in a Cook County township that’s already closed its 2025 property tax appeal window will have another shot to file.
https://to.wttw.com/4onauaS
https://to.wttw.com/4onauaS
The Chicago Park District's budget proposal for next year includes a new fieldhouse, turning a toxic waste site into a lakefront park and plans to address homelessness.
Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa joined “Chicago Tonight” discusses the proposal. https://to.wttw.com/43RkhyB
Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa joined “Chicago Tonight” discusses the proposal. https://to.wttw.com/43RkhyB
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Chicago Park District's budget proposal for next year includes a new fieldhouse, turning a toxic waste site into a lakefront park and plans to address homelessness.
Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa joined “Chicago Tonight” discusses the proposal. https://to.wttw.com/43RkhyB
Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa joined “Chicago Tonight” discusses the proposal. https://to.wttw.com/43RkhyB
Chicago’s police oversight board has a new leader.
Remel Terry is now president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. She joined WTTW News’ “Chicago Tonight” to discuss her new role and the search for new COPA leadership. https://to.wttw.com/4olcxMC
Remel Terry is now president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. She joined WTTW News’ “Chicago Tonight” to discuss her new role and the search for new COPA leadership. https://to.wttw.com/4olcxMC
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Chicago’s police oversight board has a new leader.
Remel Terry is now president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. She joined WTTW News’ “Chicago Tonight” to discuss her new role and the search for new COPA leadership. https://to.wttw.com/4olcxMC
Remel Terry is now president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. She joined WTTW News’ “Chicago Tonight” to discuss her new role and the search for new COPA leadership. https://to.wttw.com/4olcxMC
Elianne Bahena, a member of the 10th Police District Council, who was one of two city employees detained after an ICE raid in Little Village, said a lot of her work has been focused on making sure residents in Little Village and North Lawndale know their rights amid ICE raids.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Elianne Bahena, a member of the 10th Police District Council, who was one of two city employees detained after an ICE raid in Little Village, said a lot of her work has been focused on making sure residents in Little Village and North Lawndale know their rights amid ICE raids.
Patty Garcia, handpicked by U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García to replace him in the U.S. House of Representatives, vowed Thursday to stand on her own and earn the support of residents across the city’s Southwest Side.
"This isn't a done deal." Garcia said. https://to.wttw.com/4igLLUr
"This isn't a done deal." Garcia said. https://to.wttw.com/4igLLUr
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Patty Garcia, handpicked by U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García to replace him in the U.S. House of Representatives, vowed Thursday to stand on her own and earn the support of residents across the city’s Southwest Side.
"This isn't a done deal." Garcia said. https://to.wttw.com/4igLLUr
"This isn't a done deal." Garcia said. https://to.wttw.com/4igLLUr
Kirabo Jackson, a professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former appointee to the White House Council of Economic Advisers, defended the Department of Education on Thursday as the Trump administration works to dismantle it. https://to.wttw.com/4obAu99
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Kirabo Jackson, a professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former appointee to the White House Council of Economic Advisers, defended the Department of Education on Thursday as the Trump administration works to dismantle it. https://to.wttw.com/4obAu99
Two viral videos of women in labor being denied care are bringing renewed attention to the treatment of Black pregnant women and igniting conversations around medical racism. https://to.wttw.com/43FFFXE
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Two viral videos of women in labor being denied care are bringing renewed attention to the treatment of Black pregnant women and igniting conversations around medical racism. https://to.wttw.com/43FFFXE
Some homeowners are searching for answers as they grapple with hefty — and late — property tax bills. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who is running for reelection, says the property tax system favors corporations. He has said he’s working to change it. https://to.wttw.com/4oSgoC7
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Some homeowners are searching for answers as they grapple with hefty — and late — property tax bills. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who is running for reelection, says the property tax system favors corporations. He has said he’s working to change it. https://to.wttw.com/4oSgoC7
A number of alderpeople oppose Johnson’s proposed corporate head tax, which would impose a monthly $21 per employee tax on companies with more than 100 employees, arguing it will stifle business growth in Chicago.
Here’s a snapshot of where they stand: https://to.wttw.com/4o4Vzlx
Here’s a snapshot of where they stand: https://to.wttw.com/4o4Vzlx
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A number of alderpeople oppose Johnson’s proposed corporate head tax, which would impose a monthly $21 per employee tax on companies with more than 100 employees, arguing it will stifle business growth in Chicago.
Here’s a snapshot of where they stand: https://to.wttw.com/4o4Vzlx
Here’s a snapshot of where they stand: https://to.wttw.com/4o4Vzlx