Vote to delay contract renewal for Chicago charter operators | The Chicago Report
An inner board battle surrounding the future of Chicago charter schools. Last night, the Chicago Board of Education voted to delay contract renewals for six of the city's charter school operators, which means, the future of 16 campuses that serve over 8,000 now remains uncertain. The move reveals a continued split within the board over charter school oversight and policy, especially between CTU aligned and non-CTU aligned members. This comes as Chicago prepares to shift to a fully elected school board with the upcoming November election. Here to discuss these updates is Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin.
An inner board battle surrounding the future of Chicago charter schools. Last night, the Chicago Board of Education voted to delay contract renewals for six of the city's charter school operators, which means, the future of 16 campuses that serve over 8,000 now remains uncertain. The move reveals a continued split within the board over charter school oversight and policy, especially between CTU aligned and non-CTU aligned members. This comes as Chicago prepares to shift to a fully elected school board with the upcoming November election. Here to discuss these updates is Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin.
Ohio, Ontario feeder ramps fully reopen after 17 months of construction
Chicago commuters are finally getting a break after more than a year of lane restrictions on two of the city’s busiest downtown feeder ramps.
Chicago commuters are finally getting a break after more than a year of lane restrictions on two of the city’s busiest downtown feeder ramps.
Teen charged in back-to-back attacks on CTA rider, 12-year-old girl downtown
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with two violent attacks that happened within about 30 minutes of each other in downtown Chicago last month.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with two violent attacks that happened within about 30 minutes of each other in downtown Chicago last month.
CTA crime: Man stabbed on Red Line train
A CTA rider was stabbed during a fight with another man on a Red Line train Thursday night on Chicago's North Side.
A CTA rider was stabbed during a fight with another man on a Red Line train Thursday night on Chicago's North Side.
Chicago man carried loaded gun in shopping bag on CTA train: prosecutors
A Chicago man will spend three years in prison after prosecutors said he carried a loaded handgun in a shopping bag while riding a CTA Blue Line train during a period of court-supervised release.
A Chicago man will spend three years in prison after prosecutors said he carried a loaded handgun in a shopping bag while riding a CTA Blue Line train during a period of court-supervised release.
CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
20 people reportedly hurt in CTA bus crash
At least 20 people are reportedly hurt after a crash involving two CTA buses on Chicago’s west side. The collision happened near Lake and Homan in East Garfield Park. Leslie Moreno is at the scene with what we're learning.
At least 20 people are reportedly hurt after a crash involving two CTA buses on Chicago’s west side. The collision happened near Lake and Homan in East Garfield Park. Leslie Moreno is at the scene with what we're learning.
Alderman pushing to penalize parents in teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
We're bringing in local activist Ja'Mal Green, to react to the Brandon Johnson's narrative about Memorial Day weekend. Mainstream news outlets reported zero homicides by gunfire over the holiday, but you publicly claim there were actually two
We're bringing in local activist Ja'Mal Green, to react to the Brandon Johnson's narrative about Memorial Day weekend. Mainstream news outlets reported zero homicides by gunfire over the holiday, but you publicly claim there were actually two
Rideshare workers rally to unionize | The Chicago Report
Illinois could be making labor history soon. A bill heading to the state senate floor would allow 100,000 rideshare drivers to unionize. Federal law classifies Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors, but this measure would let them bargain sector-wide for better pay and safety. Joining us now to break down the push before Sunday's spring deadline is Ronnie Gonzalez with the Illinois Drivers Alliance.
Illinois could be making labor history soon. A bill heading to the state senate floor would allow 100,000 rideshare drivers to unionize. Federal law classifies Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors, but this measure would let them bargain sector-wide for better pay and safety. Joining us now to break down the push before Sunday's spring deadline is Ronnie Gonzalez with the Illinois Drivers Alliance.
Alderman pushing to penalize parents in teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
We're bringing in local activist Ja'Mal Green, to react to the Brandon Johnson's narrative about Memorial Day weekend. Mainstream news outlets reported zero homicides by gunfire over the holiday, but you publicly claim there were actually two.
We're bringing in local activist Ja'Mal Green, to react to the Brandon Johnson's narrative about Memorial Day weekend. Mainstream news outlets reported zero homicides by gunfire over the holiday, but you publicly claim there were actually two.
Chicago Police response times improved after ShotSpotter removal, study finds
A new study from a University of Chicago sociology professor found police responded faster to shootings in some neighborhoods after Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the city’s ShotSpotter gun detection program.
A new study from a University of Chicago sociology professor found police responded faster to shootings in some neighborhoods after Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the city’s ShotSpotter gun detection program.
Chicago Board of Education candidates file to run in historic election
Candidates filed to run for a historic election to the 21-member Chicago Board of Education this November.
Candidates filed to run for a historic election to the 21-member Chicago Board of Education this November.
Video shows Chicago police firing shots through windshield during chaotic confrontation
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
Bears stadium tax analysis, microplastics in our water | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing has the biggest stories of the day in this edition of The Chicago Report.
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing has the biggest stories of the day in this edition of The Chicago Report.
Trump weighs in on violent Chicago Memorial Day weekend | The Chicago Report
President Trump criticized Chicago leaders after a violent Memorial Day weekend, which featured a mass shooting and multiple teen takeovers.
President Trump criticized Chicago leaders after a violent Memorial Day weekend, which featured a mass shooting and multiple teen takeovers.
Impact of megaprojects bill on a new Bears stadium, taxes | The Chicago Report
The Cook County Treasurer's Office released a new analysis of the tax implications of the so-called "megaprojects" bill on a new Bears stadium and local taxpayers.
The Cook County Treasurer's Office released a new analysis of the tax implications of the so-called "megaprojects" bill on a new Bears stadium and local taxpayers.
Chicago police search for man accused of spitting liquid on CTA rider
Chicago police are searching for a man accused of spitting a liquid onto a CTA bus rider last month.
Chicago police are searching for a man accused of spitting a liquid onto a CTA bus rider last month.
Driver charged after Chicago teen takeover leads to crash that hurt 5 police officers
An 18-year-old is facing charges after five CPD officers were struck and injured by a car while trying to break up a teen takeover early Sunday morning.
An 18-year-old is facing charges after five CPD officers were struck and injured by a car while trying to break up a teen takeover early Sunday morning.
Chicago alders talk Memorial Day violence | The Chicago Report
Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) came on the show to discuss his and other alders' proposal to hold parents accountable in the event their children commit a crime in the wake of a violent Memorial Day weekend.
Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) came on the show to discuss his and other alders' proposal to hold parents accountable in the event their children commit a crime in the wake of a violent Memorial Day weekend.
CTA to pay artists up to $50K to transform Chicago train stations
CTA's newest plan could turn your commute into a live art show – and put $50,000 in artists’ pockets.
CTA's newest plan could turn your commute into a live art show – and put $50,000 in artists’ pockets.