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Yep, It Rained Mud in Chicago

Clip: S2026 | 40s | Vehicles across the city were coated in dirt Wednesday. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News) (40s)

Lyrics From ‘La Mudanza’ by Bad Bunny

Clip: S2026 | 15s | Lyrics from “La Mudanza” by Bad Bunny. (Courtesy of Rimas Entertainment) (15s)

Chicago Bears Celebrate Super Bowl XX Win With a Parade

Clip: S2026 | 2m 42s | On Jan. 26, 1986, the Chicago Bears returned home to celebrate a Super Bowl win. (2m 42s)

Chicago Bears Win Super Bowl XX on Jan. 25, 1986

Clip: S2026 | 13m 56s | Forty years ago on Jan. 26, 1986, the Chicago Bears won their first and only Super Bowl. (13m 56s)

Look Back on the Chicago Bears' 1986 NFC Championship Game

Clip: S2026 | 6m 49s | A look back at the Chicago Bears 1986 NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. (6m 49s)

The Importance of Black Male Role Models in the Classroom

Clip: S2026 | 4m 28s | According to CPS’ most recent figures from 2022, Black men make up just 3.6% of CPS teachers. (4m 28s)

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Video From ICE Agent’s Cellphone Captures Fatal Confrontation in Minneapolis

Clip: S2026 | 37s | Video captured by an ICE agent shows he tense moments surrounding his fatal shooting of Renee Good. (37s)

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State Lawmakers Weigh in on Pritzker's Budget Proposal

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Clip: 2/19/2026 | 10m 36s | Pritzker denounced the Trump administration during his annual State of the State speech. (10m 36s)

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Chicago Police Disproportionately Used Force Against Black Chicagoans: Study

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Clip: 2/19/2026 | 2m 35s | The first-of-its-kind study was commissioned by the Chicago Police Department. (2m 35s)

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1 in 4 Chicago Adults Have a Disability: Report

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Clip: 2/19/2026 | 7m 7s | The most common types of disability were cognitive and mobility disabilities, the report found. (7m 7s)

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Pritzker Pitches $56B Budget With New Fees on Social Media, Zoning Law Changes

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 5m 21s | Illinois is facing a projected $2.2 billion budget gap and massive uncertainty over federal funding. (5m 21s)

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Looking Back: Memorable WTTW Interviews With the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 7m 43s | The civil rights leader died this week at his home in Chicago. (7m 43s)

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Clergy Granted Access to Broadview Immigration Facility

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 3m 16s | A federal judge ruled in favor of Chicago-area clergy. (3m 16s)

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City Council Honors Jesse Jackson, Approves CPD Misconduct Settlements

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Clip: 2/18/2026 | 3m 50s | Mayor Brandon Johnson remembered Jackson as a friend, civil rights icon and "fighter for Chicago." (3m 50s)

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Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Clip: 2/17/2026 | 16m 52s | Despite profound health challenges in his final years, Jackson continued protesting. (16m 52s)

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Civil Rights Leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson Has Died at 84

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Clip: 2/17/2026 | 7m 47s | He advocated for the poor and underrepresented on a wide range of issues. (7m 47s)

SAVE Act Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote

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Clip: 2/12/2026 | 9m 44s | Voting rights groups are sounding the alarm over the bill, which just passed the U.S. House. (9m 44s)

Meet the Women Powering Their Own Mechanic Shop

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Clip: 2/12/2026 | 3m 34s | In Ravenswood, a new kind of mechanic shop is breaking the mold. (3m 34s)

Artists Talk Making History With Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl

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Clip: 2/12/2026 | 7m 28s | Two local artists were among Bad Bunny's reported 300 performers at the stadium. (7m 28s)

This Year Marks the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month

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Clip: 2/11/2026 | 10m 53s | A look at its Chicago roots as well as the past, present and future of teaching Black history. (10m 53s)

Congress at Odds Over How to Reform Department of Homeland Security

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Clip: 2/11/2026 | 8m 54s | A partial government shutdown could be coming if lawmakers don't reach a deal. (8m 54s)

Attorneys Say New Evidence Contradicts Federal Agent’s Claims in Shooting of Chicago Woman

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Clip: 2/11/2026 | 3m 47s | Marimar Martinez was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park in October. (3m 47s)

Taxpayers Could Be on the Hook for Cleanup Costs From Old Oil Wells

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Clip: 2/10/2026 | 7m 57s | A new report says unplugged wells could wreak environmental havoc, leaking toxic chemicals. (7m 57s)

Johnson Vows to ‘Push Back’ After Trump Administration Denies Disaster Relief

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Clip: 2/10/2026 | 2m 57s | Storms flooded basements across the Southwest Side twice during the summer of 2025. (2m 57s)

Chicago Reader Returns After a Short Hiatus

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Clip: 2/10/2026 | 7m 46s | The beloved publication has focused on arts, culture and investigations since its founding in 1971. (7m 46s)

Trump Calls for Federal Oversight in State Elections

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Clip: 2/9/2026 | 9m 50s | President Donald Trump is reupping unfounded claims over voter fraud. (9m 50s)

Plan to Put City's Top Financial Officials on the Hot Seat Fizzles

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Clip: 2/9/2026 | 2m 44s | Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson demanded a hearing before the City Council's Finance Committee. (2m 44s)

Are Self-Driving Cars Coming to Illinois? Lawmakers Push for Pilot Program

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Clip: 2/9/2026 | 10m 26s | Critics are concerned about how the vehicles will impact rideshare workers and the larger economy. (10m 26s)

Chicago Park District Unveils Bold New Vision for Grant Park

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Clip: 2/5/2026 | 9m 36s | The framework builds upon an initial 2002 plan that delivered Maggie Daley Park. (9m 36s)

Bad Bunny Brings Boricua Culture to the Super Bowl. Local Latinos React

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Clip: 2/5/2026 | 11m 9s | Following a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is set to take center stage at the Super Bowl. (11m 9s)

Local Teen Brothers Documenting Encounters With Immigration Agents

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Clip: 2/4/2026 | 8m 48s | They are trailing agents in Minneapolis, following the epicenter of U.S. immigration enforcement. (8m 48s)

Indiana Pushes to Become New Home of the Chicago Bears

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Clip: 2/4/2026 | 7m 25s | State lawmakers are weighing a bill that would allow the government to finance a new NFL stadium. (7m 25s)

After Weeks in ICE Detention, Man With Epilepsy Returning to His Family

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Clip: 2/4/2026 | 4m 20s | The father of three is now back in Chicago. His wife never stopped advocating for him. (4m 20s)

In New Book, Anjanette Young Shares Her Experience in Botched CPD Raid

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Clip: 2/3/2026 | 9m 4s | A botched February 2019 raid left Anjanette Young handcuffed while naked inside her home. (9m 4s)

Illinois Could Join Voucher Program to Fund Scholarships for Private Schools

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Clip: 2/3/2026 | 11m 8s | Gov. JB Pritzker is weighing whether to opt in to the federal program. (11m 8s)

New Plan Would Give COPA Power to Probe CPD Conduct During Immigration Raids, Protests

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Clip: 2/2/2026 | 9m 10s | A key panel advanced the proposal, which will go before the full Chicago City Council on Feb. 18. (9m 10s)

Johnson Signs Executive Order in Effort to Hold Federal Agents Accountable

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Clip: 2/2/2026 | 2m 58s | The order directs Chicago police to document actions by agents with ICE and Border Protection. (2m 58s)

Illinois Members of Congress on the Government Shutdown

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Clip: 2/2/2026 | 11m 6s | Democrats are demanding changes to immigration enforcement. (11m 6s)

The Supreme Court Has Yet to Decide on Trump's Tariffs

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Clip: 1/29/2026 | 11m 17s | Nearly three months have elapsed since arguments in the closely watched case. (11m 17s)

Rahm Emanuel Ordered to Testify at Trial Over Botched Raid

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Clip: 1/29/2026 | 2m 34s | The trial is over a botched 2018 raid that violated the civil rights of a family with four children. (2m 34s)

New SNAP Work Requirements Go Into Effect Feb. 1. Here's What to Know

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Clip: 1/28/2026 | 9m 24s | Up to 340,000 Illinoisians are at risk of losing their benefits with the new requirements. (9m 24s)

Cook County's Top Prosecutor Reverses Course on Nonviolent Gun Cases

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Clip: 1/28/2026 | 2m 49s | Restorative justice courts reroute young people with nonviolent charges to an alternative program. (2m 49s)

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez Announces His Bid for Congress

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Clip: 1/28/2026 | 8m 37s | The race to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García has a new candidate. (8m 37s)

Concerns Over the Second Amendment After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

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Clip: 1/27/2026 | 9m 33s | The officer-involved killing of Alex Pretti has drawn national attention and varying responses. (9m 33s)

Cardinal Blase Cupich on US Foreign Policy, Immigration Enforcement

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Clip: 1/27/2026 | 10m 36s | Some Roman Catholic Church leaders are speaking out about the Trump administration's recent actions. (10m 36s)

Judge Allows COPA to Investigate Fatal Chicago Police Shootings

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Clip: 1/26/2026 | 3m 9s | In less than nine years, COPA has probed 138 deaths caused by Chicago police officers, records show. (3m 9s)

Chicago Saw Decline in Homicides in 2025. How Can That Be Sustained?

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Clip: 1/26/2026 | 16m 53s | The decline in violent crime echoes a nationwide trend. (16m 53s)

Exhibit Explores Influence of Mexican Railroad Workers in Chicago

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Clip: 1/22/2026 | 4m 19s | In the early 1900s, Mexican railroad workers helped shaped the city’s infrastructure. (4m 19s)

Bison Are Returned to Kane County and Their Indigenous Stewards

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Clip: 1/22/2026 | 4m 59s | Bison are officially back on the prairie in Kane County after a 200-year absence. (4m 59s)

The Bears Stadium Saga Continues. Where Things Stand

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Clip: 1/22/2026 | 9m 45s | Bears' leadership and Illinois lawmakers have clashed on public funding. (9m 45s)