Republicans blame sanctuary laws in killing of Sheridan Gorman | The Chicago Report
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State Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-Lockport) joined the show to talk about the debate over whether the state's sanctuary immigration laws contributed to the killing of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.

Illinois sanctuary laws cause of student's killing, FOP president | The Chicago Report
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John Cantanzara, the president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, said he agrees that Loyola student Sheridan Gorman's killing, allegedly by a migrant, could have been prevented if not for the state's sanctuary laws.

Mayor Johnson responds to allegations by fired aides | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.

United warns of rising airfares amid fuel surge: What you can do

United Airlines is warning that rising jet fuel prices — driven by Middle East tensions disrupting global oil supplies — are likely to push airfares higher and could dampen travel demand.

How safe is the CTA? New report raises questions | ChicagoNOW
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A new analysis is raising questions about how the CTA tracks platform incidents, including cases where riders were pushed onto tracks, and whether current data reflects the full scope of safety concerns. 

Man in custody after trying to start fire on CTA train, causing delays

Service on the CTA BLue Line was briefly shut down Tuesday morning after a rider tried to start a fire on a moving train in the Loop.

Chicago City Hall drama, student's killing sparks immigration debate | The Chicago Report
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A fired aide to Mayor Brandon Johnson details allegations of "hostility" toward law enforcement; the killing of Sheridan Gorman is sparking a debate over sanctuary policies; and the latest on the war in Iran from an NEIU professor.

Fired aide to Chicago mayor alleges hostility in office | The Chicago Report
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A now-fired aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is alleging a culture of hostility toward law enforcement in the mayor's office. Manny Whitfield also detailed a personnel dispute that he believes led to his firing.

City Council halts wage increase for tipped workers | The Chicago Report
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Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the One Fair Wage discussion, continued fallout after Chicago Deputy Mayor's firing, talking to the architect of a new Soldier Field idea, and the latest hotel tax hike in Chicago.

City Council passes hotel tax - highest in the nation| The Chicago Report
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Chicago is ramping up the hotel tax to fund tourism.  On Wednesday, city council unanimously voted to create a tourism improvement district, raising hotel taxes to 19% --the highest in the nation.  Supporters say it's needed to boost the city's marketing budget.  To weigh in, we have Michael Jacobson, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association.

Edward Peck's Soldier Field proposal | The Chicago Report
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There's an architect making a last-minute pitch to keep the team at Solider Field.  Edward Peck's design includes a translucent roof, more seating, and an entertainment district.  Could these upgrades be enough to keep Indiana or Arlington Heights off the table?  Peck joins us know to make his case.

City Council halts wage increase for tipped workers | The Chicago Report
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Like clockwork - city council and the mayor are at odds on another issue. Yesterday, the council voted 30-18 to freeze planned hikes in the minimum wage for tipped workers like servers and bartenders. So instead of gradually going up to match the regular city minimum wage around $16, it will stay at $12.62 an hour. But a frustrated mayor johnson said he has other plans.

Fallout continues after Chicago Deputy Mayor firing | The Chicago Report
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More fallout today after yesterday's surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's point person for public safety, deputy mayor Garien Gatewood. More than 20 city council members have sent the mayor a letter condemning the move, and what they say is a character assassination from the mayor's office with claims that Gatewood presided over a hostile work environment.

CTA sues feds over halted funding for Red Line expansion, modernization

The Chicago Transit Authority is suing the federal government after it chose to withhold funds needed to expand the Red Line and modernize both the Red and Purple lines.