City Council falls short in attempt to reinstate hemp ban

Chicago’s City Council failed to veto Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a ban on intoxicating hemp products. That means the hemp businesses can breathe easier, knowing their livelihood is not being threatened.

How often should property tax assessments be done?
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Are tri-annual property tax assessments the way to go? Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes answer.

Fritz Kaegi calls former assessor system ‘rigged’
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“Rigged”: Fritz Kaegi says the Cook County assessor’s office was once corrupt and argues he cleaned it up. Pat Hynes calls it a “failed office.”

Police seek suspect in CTA Blue Line robbery of elderly victim

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who allegedly robbed an elderly person at a Blue Line station last weekend.

Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto of ban on hemp sales

The Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a controversial ban on the sale of some hemp products.

Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
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Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand in a California courtroom as a jury considers claims that platforms like Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users, while fellow defendants YouTube and others face mounting scrutiny after TikTok and Snap Inc. reached settlements.

Chicago police officers pay for their own bulletproof vests, here’s how you can help
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Sergeant Jim Kurth and Alderman Matt O’Shea discuss the “Get Behind the Vest” initiative, upcoming fundraisers like the pancake breakfast at St. John Fisher School, and why community support is critical to keeping Chicago officers safe.

How can Cook County Hospital survive under Medicaid cuts? | Chicago Report Debates
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly discuss how to preserve the Cook County Health System amid cuts to Medicaid by the Trump administration.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's job performance | Chicago Report Debates
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly discuss their takes on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's job performance.

What's gone wrong with Cook County's property tax system? | Chicago Report Debates
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly debate how to improve the county's property tax system. The two are vying for the Democratic primary election for Cook County Board president.

How should Cook County push back against ICE? | Chicago Report Debates
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Democratic primary challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly debate how the county should push back against the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Is US covering up UFO findings? | Chicago Report Debates
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton discuss whether the federal government is covering up what it knows about UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

How to turn around US decline in education? | Chicago Report Debates
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the top Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, debate how they would try to improve the country's education system.

Release of Epstein files, support for women survivors  | Chicago Report Debates
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Senate candidates U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton all want the DOJ to release all files related to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. They also talk about what they've done for survivors of sex trafficking and domestic violence.

Should ICE be abolished?oo | Chicago Reports Debate
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the top Democratic candidates for US Senate, explain their stances on whether ICE should be abolished and over campaign donations.

US Senate candidates on support for Democratic leaders | Chicago Report Debates
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton discuss whether they will support the current Democratic leadership in the Senate.

US Senate candidates spar over $25 minimum wage | Chicago Report Debates
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton discuss raising the federal minimum wage during the Fox Chicago debate ahead of the March 17 Democratic primary election.

US Senate candidates blast Trump's tariffs | Chicago Report Debates
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton blasted President Trump's tariffs during the Fox Chicago debate ahead of the March 17 Democratic primary election.

Big changes underway in Chicago’s 26th Ward
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Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.