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07/30/2025

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07/29/2025

Chicago is seeing a historic drop in violent crime in the first half of the year.

Chicago is seeing a historic drop in violent crime in the first half of the year. According to the Chicago Police Department, homicides and shootings are both down more than 30% in the first six months of the year compared to 2024.

07/29/2025

July 29, 2025 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight

07/29/2025

State Farm is raising its rates by 27% starting Aug. 15 — which could cost customers $475 more on average.

Illinois homeowners could soon face a higher insurance bill. State Farm is raising its rates by 27% starting Aug. 15 — which could cost customers $475 more on average.

07/29/2025

Ryne Sandberg, the Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players with the Chicago Cubs, has died at age 65 of prostate cancer.

https://news.wttw.com/2025/07/28/chicago-cubs-hall-famer-ryne-sandberg-has-died-after-battling-cancer

07/28/2025

Chicago’s persistent violent crime numbers finally take a downturn — we talk about why. Plus, a look at the city’s efforts to hold the Chicago Police Department accountable.

07/28/2025

Join 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.

07/28/2025

After a decade in Lincoln Square, Luella's Southern Kitchen is moving to Albany Park to serve just breakfast and brunch.

After a decade in Lincoln Square, Luella's Southern Kitchen is moving to Albany Park to serve just breakfast and brunch. It opens August 6.

07/28/2025

What’s your favorite movie that takes place in the Chicago area? Tell us why.

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07/28/2025

Community members gathered at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Bronzeville, the location of Till’s funeral, which was designated as a national monument in 2023.

Community members and leaders, elected officials, and preservation and national monument partners gathered to commemorate the life of Emmett Till, who would’ve been 84 years old Friday.

07/28/2025

Just as piping plover season was beginning to wind down, volunteer monitors in Waukegan have been called back into action, with four captive-reared chicks released on a Lake County beach earlier this week.

07/28/2025

As Cathy and Mrs. C rush to open their boutique, calamity ensues in the latest Grantchester: to.wttw.com/3IBVzdD