Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
Person dies in CTA Red Line incident on Chicago's South Side, police say
A person died Monday afternoon after jumping from a moving CTA Red Line train and being struck by another train on Chicago's South Side, according to Chicago police.
A person died Monday afternoon after jumping from a moving CTA Red Line train and being struck by another train on Chicago's South Side, according to Chicago police.
What investigators are looking for after fatal Amazon jet crash
Aviation attorney Bob Clifford explains the NTSB investigation, potential liability and what comes next after the fatal Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami.
Aviation attorney Bob Clifford explains the NTSB investigation, potential liability and what comes next after the fatal Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami.
Lindsay Clancy judge declares mistrial, Frankfort mom charged with murder | The Chicago Report
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial on Friday. And, a Frankfort mom is charged with the murder of her 2-year-old. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial on Friday. And, a Frankfort mom is charged with the murder of her 2-year-old. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
$882.4 million budget gap, CPS ban on AI | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a budget update, saying Chicago is facing a $882.4 million budget gap. And, there's a push for a three-year ban on AI at Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a budget update, saying Chicago is facing a $882.4 million budget gap. And, there's a push for a three-year ban on AI at Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces $882M budget gap heading into 2027
Chicago is facing a projected $882 million budget gap in 2027, according to the city’s newly released financial forecast.
Chicago is facing a projected $882 million budget gap in 2027, according to the city’s newly released financial forecast.
Chicago faces $882M budget gap as tax hikes, layoffs loom
Chicago is staring down an $882 million budget gap in 2027, leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members facing tough decisions over potential tax increases, spending cuts, city jobs and the future of essential services.
Chicago is staring down an $882 million budget gap in 2027, leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members facing tough decisions over potential tax increases, spending cuts, city jobs and the future of essential services.
DNA proves ex-CPS teacher fathered student's child; new records trace his history at her school
Newly obtained CPS records trace a former Chicago teacher’s employment history and document later abuse allegations as Nancy Alexander continues her decadeslong fight for justice and access to her student records.
Newly obtained CPS records trace a former Chicago teacher’s employment history and document later abuse allegations as Nancy Alexander continues her decadeslong fight for justice and access to her student records.
DNA confirms former CPS teacher fathered student’s child decades ago
Newly obtained CPS records trace a former Chicago teacher’s employment history and document later abuse allegations as Nancy Alexander continues her decadeslong fight for justice and access to her student records.
Newly obtained CPS records trace a former Chicago teacher’s employment history and document later abuse allegations as Nancy Alexander continues her decadeslong fight for justice and access to her student records.
Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
2 Chicago police officers injured in South Side crash
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
CTA bus crash on Chicago’s West Side sends multiple people to hospitals
A vehicle crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority bus Monday morning on Chicago’s West Side, sending several people to area hospitals, authorities said.
A vehicle crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority bus Monday morning on Chicago’s West Side, sending several people to area hospitals, authorities said.
Apple raises Apple TV prices: Here’s how much it will cost you
Apple is raising the cost of Apple TV and its Apple One subscription bundle, marking the company’s second streaming price increase in about a year.
Apple is raising the cost of Apple TV and its Apple One subscription bundle, marking the company’s second streaming price increase in about a year.
Supreme Court rules on Trump mail ballot order: what happens for midterms?
Votebeat Senior National Reporter Dion Nissenbaum joins the Chicago Report to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting. He breaks down why the court lifted the initial injunction, the remaining legal hurdles facing the Postal Service and what this means for voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Votebeat Senior National Reporter Dion Nissenbaum joins the Chicago Report to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting. He breaks down why the court lifted the initial injunction, the remaining legal hurdles facing the Postal Service and what this means for voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Tyson Foods shuts down Illinois meatpacking plant: cattle shortage or bad business climate?
Tyson Foods is closing its major beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, eliminating over 2,500 jobs. State Senator Chris Balkema joins us to discuss why he believes Illinois' tax and regulatory environment is driving major agricultural employers to shift operations to neighboring states.
Tyson Foods is closing its major beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, eliminating over 2,500 jobs. State Senator Chris Balkema joins us to discuss why he believes Illinois' tax and regulatory environment is driving major agricultural employers to shift operations to neighboring states.
Illinois earns highest credit rating in 15 years: what Moody's upgrade means for taxpayers
Moody's has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A1, marking the state's highest bond rating in nearly 15 years and its 11th upgrade since 2021 under Governor JB Pritzker. University of Chicago Professor and Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe joins us to break down how the rating could help reduce the state's borrowing costs, while persistent pension liabilities keep Illinois' overall score at the bottom of the nation.
Moody's has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A1, marking the state's highest bond rating in nearly 15 years and its 11th upgrade since 2021 under Governor JB Pritzker. University of Chicago Professor and Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe joins us to break down how the rating could help reduce the state's borrowing costs, while persistent pension liabilities keep Illinois' overall score at the bottom of the nation.
First Illinois lawsuit: Chicago couple sues Taylor Farms over tainted Taco Bell lettuce
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
Not With Our Money: Mayor Johnson orders crackdown on city contractors linked to deportation push
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
How Illinois will spend Meta settlement
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement with 48 states, new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, and Illinois’ involvement in a mail-in ballot lawsuit.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement with 48 states, new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, and Illinois’ involvement in a mail-in ballot lawsuit.