Dan Lambert

Managing Editor, Digital News at @WTTW News

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First time with multiple 10-game win streaks in a season since 1935.

It's May 8th.

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NEW: Macquline King, who has served as Chicago Public Schools’ interim CEO since last summer, is set to take on that role permanently. https://t.co/jA4yfXxXEZ

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About to record our @WTTW News Democratic Senate Candidate forum. Watch online and on WTTW at 5:30 and 10.

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Holy

[Dan Lambert @DanLambert22]

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is live right now on "Chicago Tonight."

Watch here: https://t.co/QxosrA5S4H

[Paris Schutz @paschutz]

This is from ⁦@cbschicago⁩ reporter ⁦@asalrezaeitv⁩ this morning who was simply doing her job. It comes one day after journalist Steve Held was detained and then released.

[Heather Cherone @HeatherCherone]

Applicants to fill the 35th Ward vacancy in March needed 5 years in “government or public service."
Now, 27th Ward applicants need only show "their commitment to their community.”
That could make it possible for ex-Ald. Burnett's son to replace him. @wttw https://t.co/LAUWqoPdYA

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Join @wttw as we kick off a year-long reporting initiative around issues of police and policing in Chicago.

Tonight, we take a deep dive into Chicago's crime statistics and what the falling number of shootings and homicides says about the city's public safety strategies.

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Fired CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said he had no regrets as he wrapped up his tumultuous four-year tenure leading his hometown school district.

Martinez shared on "Chicago Tonight" how TIF funds could've eased the school district's financial problems.

https://t.co/FV1CeCDPc7

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A pair of stained gloves tucked in Abraham Lincoln’s pocket when he was assassinated are among a collection of items owned by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation that will be auctioned off in Chicago on Wednesday.

https://t.co/rZYA11mhVV

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WTTW News takes a look back with Mayor Brandon Johnson on his first two years in office. He will appear live on Chicago Tonight at 5:30 p.m.

https://t.co/FqNyeINqs0

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Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is set to become the next Massachusetts school board commissioner after a state board approved his nomination Tuesday.

https://t.co/EgHSb7HqJj

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Two endangered Great Lakes piping plovers have been confirmed at Montrose Beach.

One has been identified by his leg bands as Pippin, a bachelor male who hung out at Montrose in summer 2024. The second bird, as of publication time, had yet to be ID’d.

https://t.co/C9kJrd3Zbl

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Happy Birthday, Chicago.

Tuesday marks the city’s 188th birthday. The March 4 date recognizes the city of Chicago’s official incorporation in 1837.

Here's a look back at some Chicago history you need to know.

https://t.co/GfGGCsUj54

[Nick Blumberg @ndblumberg]

For months, Aurora's been promoting a new tourism app. City employees extensively aided in the app's development, even though Aurora has no formal contract with the app's owner, a firm led by a mayoral ally whose businesses have gotten millions in contracts & incentives @wttw 👇

[Matt Masterson @ByMattMasterson]

The jury did not reach any verdicts for Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain.

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///BREAKING/// Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found GUILTY on bribery and wire fraud charges in his landmark corruption trial in downtown Chicago.

The jury did not reach a verdict on the racketeering conspiracy count.

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The jury in the Michael Madigan corruption trial has reached unanimous verdicts on 17 counts against him and his longtime confidant Michael McClain, but say they’re deadlocked on the remaining charges after some 64 hours of deliberations.

https://t.co/UlhMfvHWM1

[Brandis Friedman @BrandisFriedman]

Tonight! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

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On February 3, WTTW and @mbmhmc present a town hall moderated by @BrandisFriedman, with a live audience to address the challenges of concerned Chicago residents.

Speakers include Mayor Brandon Johnson, @AVPapachristos and other community stakeholders.

https://t.co/p2zLgurgLw