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Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation designating July 25 as a statewide day of reflection and remembrance to honor the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.

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The competition to take over U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’s seat was thinned out this week after Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) and Mayra Macías were removed from the ballot for failing to secure enough valid petition signatures.

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Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

Up this weekend: See the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, & Juliet is back for a limited run at the Auditorium Theatre and more.

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Chicago Public Schools is facing a $732 million budget shortfall — and hundreds of layoffs for teachers and school support staff.

Board members Jennifer Custer and Jitu Brown react to the plan.

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Head up to Highland Park for St. Vincent, who will play backed up by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, catch two great indie rock bands split an Avondale bill and more this weekend around the Chicago area. https://t.co/O4nihyK3Iq

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An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells found the 18-year-old’s cause and manner of death to be “undetermined” pending further investigation.

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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and former Chicago Bulls NBA MVP Derrick Rose were revealed Wednesday as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

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Chicago voters in the November election will get a chance to condemn the aggressive immigration raids sweeping Chicago — and demand that the Trump administration compensate the city after terrorizing and traumatizing its residents. https://t.co/qzK2A883Ot

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Entrepreneur Liam Stanton joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss public safety, property taxes and his plans to fix the city’s looming budget deficit.

Here’s what he said about his campaign and what he would prioritize as mayor. https://t.co/HXTSoEw2ic

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Compared with the Great Lakes, the six-acre Schiller Pond is a puddle. But this tiny body of water could make a huge contribution to conservation practices at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with a first-of-its-kind project for the district.

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A push by Mayor Brandon Johnson to convince the Chicago City Council to back his rewrite of a 40-year-old law to add new protections for renters and scale back the power of landlords has seized the spotlight at City Hall.

Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/mZEuW3bKXq

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A Chicago man is facing nearly a dozen felony charges following a shooting during an alleged standoff in the Albany Park neighborhood Monday that left a woman and a SWAT officer injured.

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More Chicagoans believe violent crime has increased in the city, according to a new public opinion poll, even as shootings and homicides throughout 2026 are essentially the same as last year, which ended with the fewest recorded killings in 60 years.

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A new statewide program launching next year aims to improve communication between drivers with autism and law enforcement officers during traffic stops. https://t.co/mTKCfNIckI

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What's your favorite local festival to attend during a Chicago summer?

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The first phase of a complicated, high-stakes rescue of 30 beluga whales from a defunct Canadian water park is complete with four female belugas now adjusting to their new home at Shedd Aquarium, officials announced Tuesday. https://t.co/0aRpokz5y4

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President Donald Trump has renewed his claims about threats to electoral security and integrity as the 2026 midterm elections approach. Here's what to know about U.S. voting security:

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Neither Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez nor Mayra Macías collected enough valid signatures from voters to qualify for the ballot as independent candidates in the 4th Congressional District race, the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled Tuesday.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago is staring down a midyear budget deficit, and he’s pointing the finger at City Council.

Alds. William Hall and Scott Waguespack joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the shortfall. Here’s a snapshot of where they stand:

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Chicago Police Department brass updated a policy that would allow officers to investigate federal agents for their actions during immigration enforcement raids, according to records obtained by WTTW News. https://t.co/huC0KuHzlk