Chicago mayor signs executive order tightening city gun purchasing rules
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
CPS removes furlough days, seeks more TIF funding ahead of budget vote
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
An inside look at the campaign pushes behind the Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report
The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold.
The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold.
CTA Green Line attack leaves passenger injured; police searching for suspect
A passenger on the CTA Green Line train was assaulted early this month on the Near West Side, according to Chicago police.
A passenger on the CTA Green Line train was assaulted early this month on the Near West Side, according to Chicago police.
CTA crime: New campaign aims to deter violence on buses, trains
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
New CTA campaign aims to deter violent crime on buses, trains
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
Amazon Prime settlement: How eligible customers can claim refunds before July 27 deadline
Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until July 27 to claim refunds of up to $51 from Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement.
Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until July 27 to claim refunds of up to $51 from Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement.
Chicago SWAT officer shot: Court docs reveal new details in Albany Park standoff
Court documents reveal new details about the Albany Park standoff earlier this week. Prosecutors say a Chicago man held his partner and daughter hostage, shot the woman's mother through a door and then wounded a SWAT officer during the confrontation.
Court documents reveal new details about the Albany Park standoff earlier this week. Prosecutors say a Chicago man held his partner and daughter hostage, shot the woman's mother through a door and then wounded a SWAT officer during the confrontation.
Illinois GOP running mate Aaron Del Mar demands ethics reform amid democratic scandal in Springfield
Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.
Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.
Illinois GOP running mate Aaron Del Mar demands ethics reform amid democratic scandal in Springfield
Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.
Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.
$50K per year in prison: Illinois' new exoneration compensation law | The Chicago Report
Illinois is increasing compensation for wrongfully convicted residents to up to $50,000 for every year spent in prison under the newly signed Certificate of Innocence Act. State Senator Elgie Sims joins the show to discuss why it took until 2026 for Illinois to adopt the federal standard, how the law expands eligibility to juveniles and probation cases and whether past exonerees can receive retroactive pay.
Illinois is increasing compensation for wrongfully convicted residents to up to $50,000 for every year spent in prison under the newly signed Certificate of Innocence Act. State Senator Elgie Sims joins the show to discuss why it took until 2026 for Illinois to adopt the federal standard, how the law expands eligibility to juveniles and probation cases and whether past exonerees can receive retroactive pay.
SEIU backs Jessica Biggs as CTU slams campaign donors in heated school board race | Chicago Report
The battle for the Chicago Board of Education is heating up as SEIU Local 73 officially endorses Board Member Jessica Biggs for Board President, exposing a growing divide between public school unions. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union is attacking board president candidate Biggs over campaign donations, alleging she is backed by wealthy business leaders linked to past administration school closures. Jessica Biggs joins the show to respond to the CTU, explain what the SEIU endorsement means for her campaign, and share her vision for leading the district during Chicago's historic first-ever elected school board race.
The battle for the Chicago Board of Education is heating up as SEIU Local 73 officially endorses Board Member Jessica Biggs for Board President, exposing a growing divide between public school unions. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union is attacking board president candidate Biggs over campaign donations, alleging she is backed by wealthy business leaders linked to past administration school closures. Jessica Biggs joins the show to respond to the CTU, explain what the SEIU endorsement means for her campaign, and share her vision for leading the district during Chicago's historic first-ever elected school board race.
'Price-fixing cartel': UChicago & Northwestern alumni owed money in financial aid lawsuit
Did UChicago and Northwestern collude with other elite colleges to limit financial aid and prioritize wealthier applicants? Lead Attorney Eric Cramer with Berger Montague joins Anita Blanton to break down the multi-million dollar settlement, which students qualifies for payouts, and what comes next as remaining universities face trial over alleged "need-blind" admissions violations.
Did UChicago and Northwestern collude with other elite colleges to limit financial aid and prioritize wealthier applicants? Lead Attorney Eric Cramer with Berger Montague joins Anita Blanton to break down the multi-million dollar settlement, which students qualifies for payouts, and what comes next as remaining universities face trial over alleged "need-blind" admissions violations.
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Pritzker pushes for Benton report release, CPS race heats up | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker isn't holding back. He wants the state to release the full ethics report on former State Rep. Harry Benton. And, the Chicago Teachers Union is making their opposition to Chicago School Board candidate Jessica Biggs loud and clear. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Gov. Pritzker isn't holding back. He wants the state to release the full ethics report on former State Rep. Harry Benton. And, the Chicago Teachers Union is making their opposition to Chicago School Board candidate Jessica Biggs loud and clear. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
New Bronzeville mural by Chicago brothers promotes message of unity
Chicago brothers and artists Malachi and Amoz Wright join us in studio to discuss their new mural on the South Side and how they hope it will leave a lasting impact on the community.
Chicago brothers and artists Malachi and Amoz Wright join us in studio to discuss their new mural on the South Side and how they hope it will leave a lasting impact on the community.
Why Metra police launched a new remotely operated drone program | ChicagoLIVE
Metra Police have launched a pilot program using remotely operated drones to monitor rail lines and facilities. Metra’s Meg Thomas-Reile discusses the program and how the drones will enhance safety and operations.
Metra Police have launched a pilot program using remotely operated drones to monitor rail lines and facilities. Metra’s Meg Thomas-Reile discusses the program and how the drones will enhance safety and operations.
Could the FAIR ordinance and Protecting Renters proposal combine? | The Chicago Report
As Chicago City Council debates the future of tenant and landlord regulations, a standoff is unfolding between Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) and the alternative Fair Accountability in Rentals (FAIR) Ordinance, brought forward by the Budget Accountability Coalition. 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas joins The Chicago Report to weigh in on whether a middle ground exists and if the two competing housing proposals can be merged into one policy.
As Chicago City Council debates the future of tenant and landlord regulations, a standoff is unfolding between Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) and the alternative Fair Accountability in Rentals (FAIR) Ordinance, brought forward by the Budget Accountability Coalition. 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas joins The Chicago Report to weigh in on whether a middle ground exists and if the two competing housing proposals can be merged into one policy.
Illinois Board votes to keep independent candidates off ballot for 4th district | The Chicago Report
The Illinois State Board of Elections has voted to remove two independent candidates, Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez and former Latino Victory Project executive director Mayra Macías from the ballot in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District. The board accepted hearing officer recommendations that disqualified thousands of petition signatures submitted by both campaigns, leaving them short of the required 10,816 valid signatures. Macías reacts to the ruling with Anita Blanton.
The Illinois State Board of Elections has voted to remove two independent candidates, Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez and former Latino Victory Project executive director Mayra Macías from the ballot in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District. The board accepted hearing officer recommendations that disqualified thousands of petition signatures submitted by both campaigns, leaving them short of the required 10,816 valid signatures. Macías reacts to the ruling with Anita Blanton.