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The CTA has two weeks to turn in a new safety plan to the feds. This is all about keeping you safe after what's happened lately. 

With two weeks until the deadline, the Chicago Transit Authority says it plans to submit a revised safety plan to federal officials.

A few new bill proposals could change self-driving car programs, public bathrooms and much more. Fox Chicago's Anita Blanton breaks it all down in The Chicago Report

Every year, Preservation Chicago releases its annual most endangered buildings list.  These are historically or culturally significate sites at risk of demolition or neglect.  Well tonight, the executive director is here to explain how his list compels the city to take action.  This is Ward Miller.

Now to another bill making its way through Springfield.  Two local high schoolers from Pontiac, Illinois came up with a proposal in government class to require vape producers to manage the disposal of their products.  To turn that idea into reality, they enlisted the help of Dany Robles from the Illinois Environmental Council.  He's here to explain how mandating vape disposal will benefit the environment.

Let's talk about another one that will affect Chicagoans.  Last week, the news that Waymo's self driving cars had begun testing here made waves online.  Now, state Senator Michael Hastings is introducing legislation to regulate these autonomous cars.  He's here with me now to break down the bill. 

The U.S. Senate just rejected a bill to halt the war against Iran in an early show of support for President Trump's campaign.  The war powers resolution failed 47 to 53 with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman being the sole democrat to side with republicans.  The measure would have limited any further attacks by requiring congressional approval.  That's after the Pentagon said more military assets are on the way to the Middle East this morning.

Anita Blanton fills in for Paris on this edition of the Chicago Report, which covers the biggest issues in Chicago, around the state and country.

A new report from the city of Chicago's inspector general detailed problems with the city's 311 service, which she claimed was slow and unclear.

An Illinois state commission that is looking to implement reparations for Black residents released a report laying out what it called the state's history of harms against them on Friday.

The Juvenile Protective Association and The Grandmother Project pair local grandparents with CPS students to offer mentorship and a listening ear. 

The Chicago Report explores the biggest issues of the day in Chicago and around the country and world.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case challenging the ability of marijuana users to own a gun.

Illinois wants to be the first state with a commission to investigate any ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A state lawmaker joined The Chicago Report to discuss the effort.

Prof. Mateo Farzaneh of Northeastern Illinois University, a native of Iran, gives his perspective on the ongoing airstrike campaign by the U.S. and Israel in Iran.

Chicago was named among the frontrunners to host the DNC in 2028 and 2032.