State lawmakers pass $1.5B funding bill for CTA and mass transit

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a new bill receiving final approval in Springfield that would give some terminally ill people the ability to receive drugs to help them end their lives.

After months of talk about service cuts and mass layoffs, lawmakers in Springfield passed a funding plan for the CTA and other public transit early Friday morning. The House and Senate approved the $1.5B spending plan on mainly party-line votes with Democratic supermajorities prevailing.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a North side homeowner who says ICE agents violated his rights during a raid on his property, and Chicago police refused to take a report on what happened.

On October 27th, Chicago Police tried to conduct a traffic stop when officers say Isaiah Martinez fired a shot at an officer, but the bullet struck a police vehicle instead On Wednesday, Martinez was charged with 12 counts including "Attempt - Murder - First Degree". He also faces charges related to trying to flee from police in that incident.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on efforts to help SNAP benefits in Illinois during the federal government shutdown.

“Carrera de los Muertos” is both a 5k to honor deceased loved ones, as well as a fundraiser for nonprofit UNO. Organizers say this year the race is especially meaningful, amid fear and uncertainty among Chicago’s Latino community.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the Trump Administration has rejected a request from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to pause ICE enforcement in the state over the Halloween weekend.

It's promoted as "art you can feel". The Balloon Museum now open in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. The 18 room space is part of Fields Studio. The exhibit takes patrons through a labyrinth of modern art in the form of large scale balloon installations.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the final City Council budget hearing for Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.