Jared Rutecki

WTTW News examined some of the claims made during the second day of the RNC, looked at criminal justice research and spoke to an expert about how research supports — or doesn’t — the campaign rhetoric.

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory will shut down a significant part of its operations from Aug. 6 to Sept. 8, WTTW News has confirmed.

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Michael Kappel / flickr)

The release attributed to anonymous employees comes at a critical juncture for the Department of Energy, which is currently exploring options for new lab management. The lab will have limited operations for a short time due to budget issues starting this month.

CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling addresses yesterday’s demonstrations and security breach at a DNC public safety briefing on Aug. 20, 2024. (Nick Blumberg / WTTW News)

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling addresses the news media, flanked by Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood on Aug. 21, 2024. (Heather Cherone / WTTW News)

One source told WTTW News the bugs were maggots, while another said crickets were used to spoil the Indiana delegation’s breakfast.

Protesters gather on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, near the Democratic National Convention. (Emily Soto / WTTW News)

A new report from NYU offers alternative solutions to policing that researchers said would better serve the public and free up police to investigate more serious crimes.

Voters will consider a non-binding referendum that seeks to impose a 3% tax on income over $1 million to fund property tax rebates for homeowners. It’s different from the contentious 2020 graduated income tax amendment that sparked an expensive campaign battle.