$5M+ pouring into school board race: Chicago Teachers Union outspent 4-to-1 by opposing PACs
Millions of dollars are flooding into Chicago's historic School Board election. While the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) put another $300,000 behind candidate Hilario Dominguez, outside PACs, including billionaire Michael Sacks' Common Ground Collective, INCS Action, and SEIU, have spent $4 million backing rival Jessica Biggs or opposing Dominguez. Brandon Pope walks us through the campaign finance figures and what Q3 finance disclosures may reveal.
Millions of dollars are flooding into Chicago's historic School Board election. While the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) put another $300,000 behind candidate Hilario Dominguez, outside PACs, including billionaire Michael Sacks' Common Ground Collective, INCS Action, and SEIU, have spent $4 million backing rival Jessica Biggs or opposing Dominguez. Brandon Pope walks us through the campaign finance figures and what Q3 finance disclosures may reveal.
Did Illinois’ mental health safety net fail? Rep. LaPointe responds to 7-year-old's stabbing death
The suspect charged in the murder of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon had a history of violent arrests and years of unaddressed psychiatric crises, according to her public defender. Former social worker and Illinois State Representative Lindsey LaPointe (D-19) breaks down why families struggle to access emergency care, current legal avenues, and what Springfield must do to build sustainable, community-based care before tragedy strikes.
The suspect charged in the murder of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon had a history of violent arrests and years of unaddressed psychiatric crises, according to her public defender. Former social worker and Illinois State Representative Lindsey LaPointe (D-19) breaks down why families struggle to access emergency care, current legal avenues, and what Springfield must do to build sustainable, community-based care before tragedy strikes.
Tribune investigation: Chicago surgeon fights license suspension after alleged patient deaths
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Greg Pratt joins the Chicago Report to break down the ongoing legal battle over Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s medical license. After facing multi-state suspensions, reported patient deaths and a $56 million malpractice verdict, the plastic surgeon is fighting state regulators to keep practicing.
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Greg Pratt joins the Chicago Report to break down the ongoing legal battle over Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s medical license. After facing multi-state suspensions, reported patient deaths and a $56 million malpractice verdict, the plastic surgeon is fighting state regulators to keep practicing.
CTA service changes begin amid Lake Street Bridge construction
Green and Pink Line riders face major service changes, including shuttle buses and rerouted trains, while the Lake Street Bridge is closed for construction through Oct. 25.
Green and Pink Line riders face major service changes, including shuttle buses and rerouted trains, while the Lake Street Bridge is closed for construction through Oct. 25.
Plastic surgeon's license suspended in multi-state crackdown, CTA safety problems | The Chicago Report
An Illinois plastic surgeon's license was suspended as part of a multistate crackdown. We have the latest on where the case stands. Plus, the CTA union says safety concerns continue across the transit system. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
An Illinois plastic surgeon's license was suspended as part of a multistate crackdown. We have the latest on where the case stands. Plus, the CTA union says safety concerns continue across the transit system. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago School Board race surpasses $6 million in PAC spending
Chicago’s first fully-elected school board race is becoming a multimillion-dollar political battle.
Chicago’s first fully-elected school board race is becoming a multimillion-dollar political battle.
CTA unions demand action after fatal Green Line stabbing
CTA unions are demanding action to improve worker safety after a fatal stabbing on the Green Line Thursday. Union leaders spoke out about what they want changed to better protect transit workers.
CTA unions are demanding action to improve worker safety after a fatal stabbing on the Green Line Thursday. Union leaders spoke out about what they want changed to better protect transit workers.
Court proffer details fatal stabbing of CTA worker
New details emerged Sunday about a deadly confrontation at a Chicago CTA station, and what happened afterward.
New details emerged Sunday about a deadly confrontation at a Chicago CTA station, and what happened afterward.
Surveillance video captured fatal stabbing of CTA worker, prosecutors say
New details emerged Sunday about a deadly confrontation at a Chicago CTA station, and what happened afterward.
New details emerged Sunday about a deadly confrontation at a Chicago CTA station, and what happened afterward.
Chicago crime: Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of CTA worker, police say
A Chicago man was charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a CTA employee last Thursday on the West Side.
A Chicago man was charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a CTA employee last Thursday on the West Side.
Chicago CTA sex offense suspect wanted by police, CPD says
CPD is looking for a suspect in connection with an alleged sex offense on a CTA train earlier this week on the North Side.
CPD is looking for a suspect in connection with an alleged sex offense on a CTA train earlier this week on the North Side.
Remembering Mike Ditka, South Loop salon brawl and Flock cameras | Week in Review
Coming up on this episode of "Week in Review:" Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, one of the greatest players and coaches in NFL history, has died at 86. Plus, a South Loop salon owner is picking up the pieces after a brawl inside his business, and Chicago police are accessing Flock camera data without a contract.
Coming up on this episode of "Week in Review:" Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, one of the greatest players and coaches in NFL history, has died at 86. Plus, a South Loop salon owner is picking up the pieces after a brawl inside his business, and Chicago police are accessing Flock camera data without a contract.
Google invests billions into nuclear plants: Sen. Rezin on Illinois' push for more nuclear power
Illinois Senator Sue Rezin joins the Chicago Report to discuss Google's $2 billion investment to upgrade four of Constellation's nuclear plants across the state. She breaks down the economic impact for local communities, the push for reliable round-the-clock power and how nuclear energy fits into Illinois' clean energy transition.
Illinois Senator Sue Rezin joins the Chicago Report to discuss Google's $2 billion investment to upgrade four of Constellation's nuclear plants across the state. She breaks down the economic impact for local communities, the push for reliable round-the-clock power and how nuclear energy fits into Illinois' clean energy transition.
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
2 charged in shooting of CTA bus passengers
A man and a woman have been charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured two passengers aboard a CTA bus on Chicago's South Side last week.
A man and a woman have been charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured two passengers aboard a CTA bus on Chicago's South Side last week.
Chicago mayor's office responds to questions over CPD’s Flock database access: 'Serious concerns'
Chicago police conducted more than 23,000 searches using Flock technology in three months, and now Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to questions about undisclosed payments, taxpayer dollars and oversight.
Chicago police conducted more than 23,000 searches using Flock technology in three months, and now Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to questions about undisclosed payments, taxpayer dollars and oversight.
CTA janitor fatally stabbed at Green Line station, police say
A CTA employee is dead after being stabbed at a Green Line station Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
A CTA employee is dead after being stabbed at a Green Line station Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
Officials give update on deadly stabbing at CTA Green Line station
Officials gave an update late Thursday afternoon on a stabbing that left a CTA employee dead at a Green Line station.
Officials gave an update late Thursday afternoon on a stabbing that left a CTA employee dead at a Green Line station.
CTA employee seriously injured in stabbing near Damen Green Line station, officials say
A CTA employee was seriously injured in a stabbing near a Green Line station Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
A CTA employee was seriously injured in a stabbing near a Green Line station Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
CTA employee fatally stabbed at Damen Green Line station, Chicago police say
A CTA employee is dead after being stabbed at a Green Line station Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
A CTA employee is dead after being stabbed at a Green Line station Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.