Head of Chicago's watchdog agency talks leaving office | The Chicago Report
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.
CTA fires private security guards, plans to use more police officers
The Chicago Transit Authority is firing about 160 private security guards to replace them with police officers to maintain security on its transit system.
The Chicago Transit Authority is firing about 160 private security guards to replace them with police officers to maintain security on its transit system.
CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama | The Chicago Report
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
Money moves to stay afloat in the economy | The Chicago Report
With rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting close to home, a lot of people say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Black Business School is joining us tonight to break down what’s really going on and what families can do to stay afloat.
With rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting close to home, a lot of people say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Black Business School is joining us tonight to break down what’s really going on and what families can do to stay afloat.
CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama| The Chicago Report
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
Colorectal cancer rising in young adults | The Chicago Report
Cancer rates are rising among younger people in particular, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, a group not traditionally considered high risk. Doctor Caitlin Murphy is professor of pediatrics and public health. She joins us with now with more on prevention, detection, and long-term health.
Cancer rates are rising among younger people in particular, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, a group not traditionally considered high risk. Doctor Caitlin Murphy is professor of pediatrics and public health. She joins us with now with more on prevention, detection, and long-term health.
New measure banning extremist ties among CPD officers advances | The Chicago Report
We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall. It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits. Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.
We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall. It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits. Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.
IL House passes bill banning indirect police quotas | The Chicago Report
New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.
New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.
Chicago mayor speaks after alders fail to override his veto on tipped wage ordinance
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media after alders fail to override his veto on the tipped wage ordinance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media after alders fail to override his veto on the tipped wage ordinance.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago alders fail to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago City Council to weigh ban on officers' participation in ‘extremist activity’
The Chicago City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that would ban police officers from engaging in "extremist activity."
The Chicago City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that would ban police officers from engaging in "extremist activity."
Asian carp politics, teen takeover solutions | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
Yusef Jackson talks plans for Rainbow PUSH after dad's death | The Chicago Report
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Child psychologist talks teen takeovers, causes and solutions | The Chicago Report
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
Bears stadium talks reach the 4th quarter | The Chicago Report
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
Trump, Pritzker tussle over Asian Carp Great Lakes project | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
Chicago leaders push Meta for stronger action on teen gatherings
City leaders are taking a new approach to stopping large teen gatherings by working directly with social media companies.
City leaders are taking a new approach to stopping large teen gatherings by working directly with social media companies.
Chicago alders target extremist activity among CPD officers | The Chicago Report
The Chicago City Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban members of the police department from participating in extremist activity.
The Chicago City Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban members of the police department from participating in extremist activity.
Chicago leaders want Meta to curb teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
A Chicago city alderman is pushing for Meta to do more to curb posts about so-called teen takeovers.
A Chicago city alderman is pushing for Meta to do more to curb posts about so-called teen takeovers.