Politics

We’re talking about a shovel-ready recovery project in Crete that could have a major impact across the south suburbs.  Second story ranch is a recovery campus focused on housing, job training and stability for men in recovery.  The project will be funded by billions of dollars in funds from an opioid settlement.  The founder of second story ranch, Jim O'Connor joins us to explain what's kept them from getting started. 

Robbins is making a bold push to redefine its future. Village leaders say a wave of new investment—including a $30 million infrastructure project that has a state-of-the-art football field, and village haul was renovated at the tune of $ million. Now, Mayor Darren Bryant is publicly declaring Robbins “open for business,” as the village looks to attract developers and transform more than 1,000 vacant parcels of land into new opportunities.

This is another debated topic we've been talking about teen takeovers.  But this time, we're not talking about Chicago.   Officials in Dolton are warning residents about a potential teen takeover tomorrow.  The police department and mayor Jason House issuing a public safety notice, so the community is aware.  These teen trends have been making headlines across Chicago -- from Hyde Park to the Loop -- over the past few weeks.  We're bringing in mayor house to talk about how Dolton plans to approach the situation. 

The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1.  Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus. 

The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1.  Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus. 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new staff picks. And, gas prices are on the uptick. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Bill Leigh with the Corn Grower's Association and Geoff Cooper, the CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, join "The Chicago Report" to talk about the uptick in gas prices and about E15 gas is.

Rebecca Weininger, the regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, joins "The Chicago Report" to discuss the new Andrade allegations of misconduct in the mayor's office.

Ald. Ray Lopez, 15th Ward, joins The Chicago Report and weighs in after Andrade's emails allege misconduct in Mayor Johnson's office.

Chicago protesters marched downtown, opposing Trump’s threat toward Iran and calling for his removal from office.

Trump announces an agreement has been reached with Iran just hours before looming deadline. And, the leadership dispute at the CHA is escalating. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

The leadership dispute at the Chicago Housing Authority is escalating and moving beyond Mayor Brandon Johnson and CHA Chairman Matthew Brewer.

ran agreed Wednesday to a two-week ceasefire and plans to begin talks with the United States in Islamabad, as President Donald Trump said he would pause planned U.S. strikes contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Several Illinois politicians are responding to Trump's threat by calling for his removal from office under the 25th Amendment or urging Congress to reconvene to halt potential military action.