What CPS parents can expect from May Day | The Chicago Report
May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom. Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school. CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest.
May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom. Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school. CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest.
Bally's topping off ceremony marks new stage of construction | The Chicago Report
Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year. Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning. Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here.
Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year. Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning. Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here.
Operation Midway Blitz investigative report | The Chicago Report
Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.
Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.
New Chicago legislation aims to protect domestic violence survivors in the workplace
A proposed measure discussed Ald. Monet Wilson (2nd) seeks to protect domestic violence survivors from workplace retaliation and encourage them to speak up without fear of losing their jobs.
A proposed measure discussed Ald. Monet Wilson (2nd) seeks to protect domestic violence survivors from workplace retaliation and encourage them to speak up without fear of losing their jobs.
$25 minimum wage bill, SAFE-T Act questions, Gary comeback? | The Chicago Report
Chicago members of Congress are pushing for a $25 per hour federal minimum wage; More questions arise about the SAFE-T Act after the killing of a Chicago police officer; and is Gary, Indiana, making a comeback?
Chicago members of Congress are pushing for a $25 per hour federal minimum wage; More questions arise about the SAFE-T Act after the killing of a Chicago police officer; and is Gary, Indiana, making a comeback?
Advocates defend SAFE-T Act after officer's killing | The Chicago Report
In light of the shooting death of a Chicago police officer by a man with several prior criminal charges, a new debate has been sparked about the SAFE-T Act, rules for pre-trial release and the county's electronic monitoring program.
In light of the shooting death of a Chicago police officer by a man with several prior criminal charges, a new debate has been sparked about the SAFE-T Act, rules for pre-trial release and the county's electronic monitoring program.
Chicago reps push for $25/hour minimum wage | The Chicago Report
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez is one of multiple Chicago Democrats pushing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour.
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez is one of multiple Chicago Democrats pushing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour.
New inspector general, CPD officer shooting suspect in court | The Chicago Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed a new inspector general. And, the latest in the CPD officer shooting after the suspect appeared in court today. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed a new inspector general. And, the latest in the CPD officer shooting after the suspect appeared in court today. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago mayor chooses new Inspector General | The Chicago Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed David Glockner as Chicago’s new inspector general, citing his decades of experience in investigations and audits. The former federal prosecutor and Exelon executive now awaits City Council approval following a nationwide search.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed David Glockner as Chicago’s new inspector general, citing his decades of experience in investigations and audits. The former federal prosecutor and Exelon executive now awaits City Council approval following a nationwide search.
Will the Senate change the Megaprojects Bill? | The Chicago Report
Governor Pritzker's response to the Bears stadium megaproject bill passing and what he wants changed. Plus, we'll talk to a Hinsdale native, who's taken his push for tech policy change, all the way to D.C. And, firing squad executions are back, but we take a look at the legal hurdles ahead. First, a conversation we've been looking forward to all week, with the man behind the Bears stadium plan, state Rep. Kam Buckner.
Governor Pritzker's response to the Bears stadium megaproject bill passing and what he wants changed. Plus, we'll talk to a Hinsdale native, who's taken his push for tech policy change, all the way to D.C. And, firing squad executions are back, but we take a look at the legal hurdles ahead. First, a conversation we've been looking forward to all week, with the man behind the Bears stadium plan, state Rep. Kam Buckner.
Trump administration makes changes to execution policy | The Chicago Report
The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty. In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions. Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs. Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.
The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty. In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions. Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs. Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.
Hinsdale native takes on tech safety for youth | The Chicago Report
A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation. Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users. As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate. Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it.
A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation. Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users. As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate. Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it.
Megaprojects bill passes: Will the Senate vote yes? | The Chicago Report
State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes. So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor. For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.
State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes. So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor. For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.
Trump threatens to shoot boats in Strait of Hormuz | The Chicago Report
President Trump is threatening to shoot and kill any boats laying mines as tension escalates in the Strait of Hormuz. That's after, he posted to Truth Social saying the U.S. military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts there. All the while, a ceasefire remains in place, but questions are growing about what it's really worth if the fighting continues in the strait. We're bringing in Northeastern Illinois University Professor and Iranian native Mateo Farzaneh.
President Trump is threatening to shoot and kill any boats laying mines as tension escalates in the Strait of Hormuz. That's after, he posted to Truth Social saying the U.S. military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts there. All the while, a ceasefire remains in place, but questions are growing about what it's really worth if the fighting continues in the strait. We're bringing in Northeastern Illinois University Professor and Iranian native Mateo Farzaneh.
Affordable housing in Illinois at a tipping point | The Chicago Report
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Illinois looks to crack down on addictive social media | The Chicago Report
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers weigh mega projects bill, millionaire's tax | The Chicago Report
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
Chicago City Council got ‘limited’ help from agency to make budget decisions: report
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.
Where does Illinois' marijuana tax revenue go? | The Chicago Report
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
CPS parents push back over May Day debate | The Chicago Report
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.