Jared Rutecki

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.

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Chicago Board of Elections released a list of wards and precincts that will receive Limited English Proficiency (LEP) assistance for Election Day.

Campaign signs are pictured outside of a Chicago polling place on Nov. 5, 2024. (Blair Paddock / WTTW News)

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Michael Kappel / flickr)

It wasn’t a sea change, but voting behavior shifted in Chicago and the state of Illinois, mirroring the rest of the nation and sweeping President-elect Donald Trump into office for a second term.