Trump warns of federal intervention in Chicago, flock camera debate | The Chicago Report
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson eligible for death penalty, judge rules - Pleads not guilty
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Aurora referendum questions still uncertain as Illinois early voting nears
Two referendum questions are being challenged after the Aurora for Change said they collected enough signatures to put a proposed recall system before voters.
Two referendum questions are being challenged after the Aurora for Change said they collected enough signatures to put a proposed recall system before voters.
Aurora referendum questions still uncertain as Illinois early voting nears
Early voting in Illinois starts in about three weeks and there are still questions about whether or not two referendum questions will appear on the ballot in Aurora.
Early voting in Illinois starts in about three weeks and there are still questions about whether or not two referendum questions will appear on the ballot in Aurora.
Lindsay Clancy trial shines spotlight on postpartum mental health
More people are talking about postpartum mental health as the Lindsay Clancy trial is still underway. Dr. Lindsey Brown, an associate professor in the Dept. of Counselor Education - The Chicago School, joins us.
More people are talking about postpartum mental health as the Lindsay Clancy trial is still underway. Dr. Lindsey Brown, an associate professor in the Dept. of Counselor Education - The Chicago School, joins us.
Zoe Ma enters Chicago mayoral race as independent candidate
Real estate developer Zoe Ma is officially running for Chicago mayor, promising to make the city more affordable, address deep economic divides and prioritize people over corporate interests.
Real estate developer Zoe Ma is officially running for Chicago mayor, promising to make the city more affordable, address deep economic divides and prioritize people over corporate interests.
Trump says Chicago violence is ‘at record levels,’ calls for federal help
President Donald Trump is again criticizing Chicago’s violence after a deadly weekend of shootings, prompting pushback from Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson as Trump prepares to visit the area later this month.
President Donald Trump is again criticizing Chicago’s violence after a deadly weekend of shootings, prompting pushback from Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson as Trump prepares to visit the area later this month.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb: Here's what residents should know
Residents in a south Chicago suburb are being urged to take precautions after a bat tested positive for rabies.
Residents in a south Chicago suburb are being urged to take precautions after a bat tested positive for rabies.
Monument Moment: Elgin’s lost watchmaking empire still ticks through Chicago history
Once the nation’s largest watchmaker, Elgin National Watch Company produced more than 60 million timepieces and employed thousands before its factory disappeared—but its legacy still lives on in Elgin and Chicago.
Once the nation’s largest watchmaker, Elgin National Watch Company produced more than 60 million timepieces and employed thousands before its factory disappeared—but its legacy still lives on in Elgin and Chicago.
Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Family of man stabbed to death on the CTA files civil lawsuit.
The family of Dominique Pollion, the man stabbed while sleeping on the CTA, has filed a civil lawsuit against the CTA and private security firms.
The family of Dominique Pollion, the man stabbed while sleeping on the CTA, has filed a civil lawsuit against the CTA and private security firms.
Orland Park catches the AI craze and introduces a new chatbot named after their first mayor.
You may hear a new voice at the Village of Orland Park. They have introduced a new chatbot to help residents navigate commonly asked questions and problems.
You may hear a new voice at the Village of Orland Park. They have introduced a new chatbot to help residents navigate commonly asked questions and problems.
Chicago weather: Heat index could reach 110 as advisory continues
A Heat Advisory is in effect as Chicagoland temperatures climb into the 90s with a heat index up to 110, followed by storm chances and possible severe weather Thursday.
A Heat Advisory is in effect as Chicagoland temperatures climb into the 90s with a heat index up to 110, followed by storm chances and possible severe weather Thursday.
Widow sues after husband allegedly recorded while naked at Chicago-area memory care facility
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
Lindsay Clancy jury at impasse on Day 4; judge sends them back to deliberate
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.
Memory care hidden camera case: Attorney for victim's family speaks out
An attorney representing one of the families discusses the criminal case against a former memory care worker accused of secretly recording vulnerable residents, the pending civil lawsuit and the broader questions about oversight at the facility.
An attorney representing one of the families discusses the criminal case against a former memory care worker accused of secretly recording vulnerable residents, the pending civil lawsuit and the broader questions about oversight at the facility.
Bank of America vice president killed in Times Square stabbing spree, NYPD says
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America executive from New Jersey, has been identified as the woman killed in a stabbing spree in Times Square, the NYPD said.
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America executive from New Jersey, has been identified as the woman killed in a stabbing spree in Times Square, the NYPD said.
Old Farmer's Almanac releases 2027 winter forecast
Old Farmer's Almanac Editor-in-Chief Carole Connare discusses the publication's 2027 winter forecast, how its long-range predictions are made and what readers can expect in this year's edition.
Old Farmer's Almanac Editor-in-Chief Carole Connare discusses the publication's 2027 winter forecast, how its long-range predictions are made and what readers can expect in this year's edition.
Questions grow over Flock cameras after officers accused of misuse
The controversy over Flock automated license plate reader cameras is growing after several local law enforcement officers were accused of using the system in ways they were not authorized to.
The controversy over Flock automated license plate reader cameras is growing after several local law enforcement officers were accused of using the system in ways they were not authorized to.