Jared Rutecki

A former Chicago cop fired for discussing sex with a minor and banned from city employment somehow ended up working security at Lane Tech. How? He submitted dozens of applications with different work experience until he was hired, records show. My latest: news.wttw.com/2025/06/18/how…

Former Illinois Republican Party Chair Don Tracy is the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate. Tracy joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss his road ahead to Election Day and what he sees as the most pressing issues to voters: to.wttw.com/4dkpAw2

Record-setting warmth brought several showers and a cold front to the area. This week, make your own spring by checking this selection of local arts offerings. news.wttw.com/2026/04/02/new…

Dozens of incarcerated people in Illinois have requested international prison transfers. In 5 years: 59 petitions. Approved: 2. Why so few? The system behind the numbers—and one man still waiting: news.wttw.com/2026/04/02/und…

IL US Senate Race: Former Illinois Republican Party Chair Don Tracy joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss his road ahead to Election Day and the most pressing issues to voters. news.wttw.com/2026/04/01/gop…

This week’s local music recommendations include Golomb, The Last Dinner Party, Lily Allen, Honestly Same and more. news.wttw.com/2026/04/01/chi…

Once a niche interest, prediction markets have broken through to a wider audience. Now, the public — and lawmakers — are trying to adapt to a world where people can bet on almost anything. news.wttw.com/2026/03/31/pre…

Airports during gov. shutdown: Joining “Chicago Tonight” is U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, a Democrat from Illinois. WTTW News also invited the Republican members of Illinois’ congressional delegation, but they either declined or did not respond. news.wttw.com/2026/03/31/air…

NEW: A Cook County jury is set to decide whether the Chicago Police Department is liable for the death of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old who was shot and killed by an officer after a brief foot chase in March 2021, records show. @wttw news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/law…

A Cook County jury is set to decide whether the Chicago Police Department is liable for the death of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old who was shot and killed by an officer after a brief foot chase in March 2021, records show. news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/law…

Chicago’s first “teen takeover” of 2026 drew hundreds downtown, ending in arrests, curfew violations, and a renewed fight over youth policy. Mayor Johnson vetoed stricter curfew powers. Critics say enforcement works. Advocates say it misses the root issue. news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/tee…

Tens of thousands of other DHS staffers — including Federal Emergency Management Agency workers, civilians in the US Coast Guard, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency employees — are still reporting for work without being compensated. news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/her…

Macquline King will be the permanent Chicago Public Schools CEO. The 19 board members present at Monday’s special meeting voted 18-1 to name King as the new full-time CEO. Elected board member Jennifer Custer offered the lone no vote. to.wttw.com/41C5A0I

Property taxes in Cook County soared at double the rate of inflation between 1995 and 2024, according to a new report from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/pro…

Chicago police consent decree: The cost of the 11-member monitoring teamhas grown every year since 2022, when it topped $4 million, records show. news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/tax…

Chicago Tonight | Week in Review: Partial Government Shutdown Continues; Supreme Court Eyes Mail-In Ballots, with @BpopeTV @madisonsavedra @talia_soglin Dan McGrath of @CrainsChicago & host @ndblumberg news.wttw.com/2026/03/27/wee…

No Kings Rally: In downtown Chicago, a rally drew thousands to Grant Park before a march made its way through the city’s streets. news.wttw.com/2026/03/28/cro…

Macquline King, who has served as Chicago Public Schools’ interim CEO since last summer, is set to take on that role permanently. news.wttw.com/2026/03/26/boa…

Cesar Chavez abuse allegations: Three local Latina leaders joined “Chicago Tonight” to reflect on the investigation, what it means for the United Farm Workers movement and what justice could look like for the women involved. news.wttw.com/2026/03/26/how…

A US Supreme Court case that could restrict counting mail ballots after Election Day is raising alarms among voter access advocates in Illinois while being viewed as a step in the right direction among those who distrust how elections are run in the state. news.wttw.com/2026/03/27/sup…

TSA Funding: Joining “Chicago Tonight” is Lisa Desjardins, a correspondent for PBS News Hour. news.wttw.com/2026/03/26/tru…