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An effort to use automated cameras to ticket drivers who block bicycle and bus lanes is set to become permanent and expand citywide under a measure approved unanimously Friday by a key City Council committee. https://to.wttw.com/3W1UAu1

Key City Panel Agrees to Expand Use of Cameras to Ticket Drivers Blocking Bus, Bicycle Lanes

Drivers blocking bicycle and bus lanes racked up nearly $4.5 million in fines since November 2024, when an effort to use automated cameras to make streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians launched d...

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The woman accused of the random fatal stabbing of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon had allegedly threatened to kill another person moments earlier and attempted to stab the girl’s sister on a busy street on Chicago’s South Side last week. https://to.wttw.com/47aiE0k

Woman Charged With Murdering 7-Year-Old Girl Threatened to Stab Store Worker Minutes Earlier: Prosecutors

A Cook County judge on Friday ordered that Shavon Gayden, 48, remain held at Cook County Jail, days after she was charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 3 killing of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to refinance a chunk of the city’s massive debt to fill a budget gap of $85.1 million generated just half of what he and his top financial advisers promised Chicagoans, records show. https://to.wttw.com/4B2KAks

Johnson’s Debt Refinancing Plan Results in Just Half of What He Promised, Forcing Officials to Scramble to Fill Budget Gap

Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city would refinance bonds backed by the city’s sales tax revenues that are at least 10 years old to generate between $65 million and $71 million. But that refinancing g...

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The latest tally means CPD has exceeded its annual overtime budget for the 10th straight year, despite repeated promises from Mayor Brandon Johnson to reign in police overtime spending, according to a database published by Inspector General David Glockner. https://to.wttw.com/4i8dWGq

Chicago Spent $224.4M on Police Overtime in 9 Months, 12% More Than Its Annual Overtime Budget: Watchdog

CPD has exceeded its annual overtime budget for the 10th straight year, despite repeated promises from Mayor Brandon Johnson to reign in police overtime spending, according to a database published by ...

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Petitions for a spot on the Chicago mayoral ballot are due in late October. Here is a breakdown of who’s running and who may still enter the race ahead of the Feb. 23, 2027, election. https://to.wttw.com/4eO5x8d

Who Is Running, or Thinking About Running, to Become Chicago’s Next Mayor

Chicago’s next mayoral election is less than a year away and the list of candidates — and those considering a run — is growing ever larger. Here’s who is in so far.

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Peoples Gas says the rate hike is necessary to replace old iron pipes and modernize its system. Meanwhile, consumer advocates say the ICC’s proposed cut is a good start, but it still doesn’t go far enough. https://to.wttw.com/4rYzhWe

Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86. https://to.wttw.com/4zlZYGC

Legendary Former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka, Who Led Team to a Super Bowl Win, Dies at 86

Mike Ditka, the former Chicago Bears coach who led the team to a Super Bowl win and became a Chicago legend in the process, has died. He was 86.

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The stop was part of what COPA identified as a troubling pattern of 50 undocumented and unprofessional stops of Black people in Lincoln Park, West Town, Old Town, River North, Streeterville, the Gold Coast and parts of Logan Square in 2024, records show. https://to.wttw.com/4zoQM4j

Suspend CPD Officers, Sergeant Repeatedly Accused of Making Improper Traffic Stops for a Combined 330 Days: Police Brass

To date, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability has determined members of that tactical team violated department policy during 23 separate traffic stops, according to a WTTW News analysis of COP...

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Let's have some fun tonight, shall we?! Chicago Stories: Toy Town premieres tonight at 8:00pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app and at wttw.com/chicagostories! #ChicagoStoriesWTTW

Though the White City is long gone, and the land it once occupied has been reshaped, remnants of the fair still linger in Chicago and beyond – if you know where to look. to.wttw.com/4jAVIyn #ChicagoStoriesWTTW

What Remains of the White City? Where to Find 1893 World's Fair History in and Around Chicago

Though the White City is long gone, and the land it once occupied has been reshaped, remnants of the fair still linger in Chicago and beyond – if you know where to look.

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The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon kicks off Sunday and organizers say they’re expecting more than 55,000 participants — the largest field in the race’s history. Here are some details for runners, and non-runners, taking part in the 26.2-mile race. https://to.wttw.com/3VZK9XT

Chicago Marathon Weekend Is Here. Here’s Some of What Runners and Spectators Can Expect

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WTTW News’ Voter Guide is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know before voting in the 2026 Illinois general election with information on statewide, Cook County and Chicago races. https://to.wttw.com/4yG8bpr

2026 General Election Voter Guide | Chicago News | WTTW

WTTW News’ 2026 Voter Guide to the General Election is your comprehensive library of resources for the election on Nov. 3.

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Chicago Spent $224.4M on Police Overtime in 9 Months, 12% More Than Its Annual Overtime Budget: Watchdog

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Federal officials and addiction specialists in the Chicago area are sounding the alarm on a highly potent and addictive drug that can be found at gas stations and vape shops amid a crackdown effort by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. https://to.wttw.com/4AWSJqj

Jo Adell and José Ramírez powered Cleveland with a pair of two-out triples, and the Guardians avoided an AL Division Series sweep by cooling off the Chicago White Sox with a 9-3 victory in Game 3 on Wednesday. https://to.wttw.com/4jRJJfY

Jo Adell and José Ramírez Star as the Guardians Beat the White Sox 9-3 to Avoid Elimination

Chicago won its first four games in a surprising postseason appearance after going 60-102 last year. It was backed by a frenzied crowd of 40,590 for the franchise’s first home playoff game since 2021.

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The family of Silverio Villegas González, the suburban man fatally shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop last year, is taking legal action against the Trump administration more than a year after the “unnecessary, unjust” killing. https://to.wttw.com/3TRPXBY

Family of Silverio Villegas González, Who Was Fatally Shot Last Year by an ICE Agent, Files Federal Claim

The family of Silverio Villegas González, the suburban father who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic stop last year, is taking legal action against the T...

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The Protect College Sports Act passed the U.S. Senate 77-22 last week and now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives. The act would cap athlete payments near $50 million per school annually and limit athletes to one penalty-free transfer. https://to.wttw.com/4jv5h2b

Tinker Toys. Lincoln Logs. Beanie Babies. Chicago Stories: Toy Town takes you on a nostalgic trip back to a time when Chicago was a leader in toy innovation. Tomorrow, Oct. 9 at 8:00pm on WTTW, and on the PBS app and wttw.com/chicagostories #ChicagoStoriesWTTW

Cook County will not need to hike property taxes, lay off employees or impose new fees to close a projected budget gap of $550.8 million in 2027, after some “budget magic” by the county’s finance team, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says. https://to.wttw.com/4y5BBMF

No Tax Hikes or Layoffs Needed to Close Cook County’s $550M Gap Thanks to ‘Budget Magic’: Preckwinkle

“This budget magic … we’re only able to do this once,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said. “We are sweeping the cupboards bare. Once you’ve done that, you have to look for other resourc...

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What was it like to visit the White City? Journey back with us as we imagine what it would have been like to explore the grounds at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. to.wttw.com/4hr80YR #ChicagoStoriesWTTW

Take a Tour of the White City | World's Fair | Chicago Stories | WTTW Chicago

What was it like to visit the White City? Journey back with us as we imagine what it would have been like to explore the grounds at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

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Dominguez on Tuesday denied the allegations, saying he spoke with the CPS Office of Inspector General and intends to “actively participate” in any investigation into his alleged comments with a student while working at the Resurrection Project nonprofit. https://to.wttw.com/3TIMMN8

Hilario Dominguez, Candidate for CPS Board President, Defends Conduct as Watchdog Reopens Probe Into Inappropriate Behavior Allegations

School board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he met with Chicago Public Schools’ internal watchdog, which is revisiting nearly decade-old allegations that he acted inappropriately with a hi...

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Chicago Police Department officials acted inconsistently to discipline officers for using racial slurs against members of the public between 2021 and 2024, according to an audit by the city’s watchdog. https://to.wttw.com/4ARtEwW

CPD Brass Inconsistently Disciplined Officers for Using Racial Slurs: Watchdog

The majority of the officers found to have used racial slurs were suspended for less than a month, according to Chicago’s watchdog.

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Melissa Schuch, senior director of development at Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, said the sexual abuse of children “happens across all communities, all socioeconomic statuses, all demographics.” to.wttw.com/4zlQr2x

On the show calendar for this weekend: Beck, the veteran alt-rock and folk artist plays two shows in the Loop, Audrey Hobert returns to Chicago at the Riviera Theatre and Damon Albarn and co. return to the city for an arena show. https://to.wttw.com/3VS7sCU

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Oct. 7-13

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

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Chicago leads Cleveland 2-0 in their best-of-five AL Division Series going into Game 3 on Wednesday at Rate Field. The White Sox hope to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2005. https://to.wttw.com/4j4PVRF

White Sox Looking to Eliminate Guardians at Home in AL Division Series: ‘It’s Going To Be Electric’

The Chicago White Sox last clinched a postseason series at home when Jiggs Donahue and George Davis helped the South Siders beat the Chicago Cubs in Game 6 of the 1906 World Series.

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Ryan Field will host up to six concerts a year starting in 2027, as well as plans for festivals, guest speakers and other sporting events. Despite some community pushback, a 2023 survey found that 56% of Evanston residents supported the rebuild project. https://to.wttw.com/4eiYiFM

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A historic, multi-story stone building Thalia Hall in Pilsen, with decorative architectural elements and a turret on one corner. The facade features large arched windows and ornate metal fire escapes on the side. The street is lined with parked cars, bicycles, and a few pedestrians under a clear blue sky.