Chicago school board candidates debate proposed AI ban
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Chicago school board candidates are weighing a pledge that calls for a three-year pause on generative AI use, limits on screen time and stronger student data protections.

Family of man killed after being pushed from CTA train demands answers
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The family of 29-year-old Kyle Bickham is calling for justice and seeking answers from the CTA after police say he was pushed from a moving Red Line train.

Chicago police warn of recent sexual abuse incidents in Wicker Park, Avondale

Chicago police are investigating four recent sexual abuse incidents, including one at a CTA Blue Line station, on the city’s West and Northwest sides.

Chicago alderman not running for re-election, GOP convention in Dallas | The Chicago Report
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Ald. Matt O'Shea has announced he is not running for re-election for his City Council seat. And, the GOP midterm convention is on night two in Dallas. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Chicago Ald. Matt O'Shea won't seek re-election after four terms

A longtime Chicago alderman announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election, saying it is time for a new generation of leadership after 16 years representing the 19th Ward.

Three Chicago aldermen are stepping down. Is it becoming a trend?
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Chicago politics seem to be going through a transition. Three Chicago City Aldermen have announced their plans to exit. But is this becoming a trend? 

Ald. Matt O'Shea to not seek re-election in 2027
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Ald. Matt O'Shea has announced he is not seeking re-election in 2027. He is the third council member to announce that they aren't seeking re-election. 

Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says

Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash.

Bally's answers questions, one year after Midway Blitz | The Chicago Report
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Bally's faced tough questions from City Council today after warning investors that the company is struggling so badly financially. It might not be able to stay in business. And, it's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Ald. Mike Rodriguez not running for re-election
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One of Mayor Brandon Johnson's allies in the Chicago City Council is calling it quits. Alderman Mike Rodriguez is not running for re-election. 

Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup

Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago violent crime and President Donald Trump
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about his administration to tackling violence in the city and why he thinks President Donald Trump is not "serious" in addressing the issue.

2026 Illinois Midterm Elections: Everything you should know

Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 Midterm General Election season in Illinois and around the country.