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The CTA is launching another round of pop-up events for riders to ask questions and give feedback to transit leadership and staff. The next round of events will be held at eight transit system locations starting mid-July. to.wttw.com/44HzvqB

Mayor Brandon Johnson said it is “not acceptable” that the CPD exceeded its nearly $2 billion 2024 budget by $207 million. “No one is going to agree that the overspending in this moment is something that we should accept or be OK with," said Johnson. to.wttw.com/3TQDU4l

Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital exec who reportedly fled to Dubai after he was charged in a $15 million embezzlement scheme, now faces additional charges after he and others allegedly stole nearly $300 million through a false COVID-19 testing scam. to.wttw.com/4l9VsVi

A key City Council panel unanimously demanded that an independent probe examine the conduct of CPD brass and officers during a June 4 federal raid on a South Loop immigration office that triggered a protest. to.wttw.com/4l1mk9M

The Secretary of State’s Office is awarding nearly $18 million in per-capita grants to 639 public libraries statewide. The funds can be used to support resources and services including books, internet access, personnel and public programming, and more. to.wttw.com/4nqIX9r

First responders and doctors gathered ahead of July Fourth celebrations to remind residents how quickly fireworks and sparklers can lead to fires, injury and even death. Unpermitted fireworks and sparklers are illegal in Chicago. to.wttw.com/44uz2GY

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It’s a wrap on the most recent term for the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices delivered a slew of decisions on cases ranging from birthright citizenship to funding for Planned Parenthood. Here's what to know: to.wttw.com/4kl8cqL

Was, Ganser, Cap’n Jazz and Tension Pets are just a few picks Newsletter Producer Josh Terry suggests are must-see live music shows in Chicago. to.wttw.com/3TQkQTQ

Chicago Police Department officials are working to “fix” the “discrepancy” that led to 210,622 undocumented traffic stops in 2024, a high-ranking Chicago Police Department official told a key city panel. to.wttw.com/3Tl6pHa

The parents of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera are calling for “full transparency,” including an independent investigation and release of all available body camera footage, weeks after their daughter was mistakenly shot and killed by her partner. to.wttw.com/44LSRe8

Four people were killed and more than a dozen others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a River North club late Wednesday. to.wttw.com/45U3rB8

If you can’t “get out of town,” as the Cole Porter song says, at least get out of your house or apartment. Here are Arts Correspondent Marc Vitali’s five picks to see this weekend. to.wttw.com/46wqMJ4

Shedd Aquarium officials say they are guardedly optimistic about the outcome of a groundbreaking surgery on 12-year-old Kimalu, who is now the first beluga whale to recover from general anesthesia. to.wttw.com/3TShwrh

For many radio listeners, Craig Dellimore is a household name — a voice that’s become a part of people’s commutes. But after more than four decades reporting at 105.9 FM, he’s retiring. Dellimore joined "Chicago Tonight" to reflect on his career. to.wttw.com/3ToYQiS

Chicago’s bike share system Divvy will soon offer reduced annual membership costs of $99 to new and returning members, in addition to launching 750 new docks at Divvy stations across downtown to improve bike parking capacity. to.wttw.com/3Ideiwc

The Chicago Police Department overspent its 2024 budget by $207 million, according to city data. Even though it had a 2024 budget of nearly $2 billion, CPD spent $127 million more on personnel and $80 million more to resolve misconduct lawsuits. to.wttw.com/3TiQM2Y

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is expected to see about 1.54 million travelers over the next six days, starting from Wednesday through Monday. The expected number of travelers is an 11% increase compared to last year. to.wttw.com/4layRrB

Chicago’s bike share system Divvy will soon offer reduced annual membership costs of $99 to new and returning members, in addition to launching 750 new docks at Divvy stations across downtown to improve bike parking capacity. to.wttw.com/3Ideiwc

Ballroom’s pageantry comes to life in the form of balls. Participants and houses compete in various categories for prizes, money and trophies. While Chicago’s scene is much smaller than New York’s, it’s still a vibrant and ever-growing space. to.wttw.com/4ltXjDY