Algae turns reflecting pool green just weeks after $14M renovation | ChicagoLIVE
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has turned green due to algae buildup just weeks after its renovation was completed. Keith Gray of Integrated Lakes Management explains why it’s happening.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has turned green due to algae buildup just weeks after its renovation was completed. Keith Gray of Integrated Lakes Management explains why it’s happening.
Why Gov. Pritzker's new 0.2% crypto tax is receiving pushback | ChicagoLIVE
A move from Gov. Pritzker has some wondering what it means for their pocketbooks. President and co-founder of American Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association Howard Greenburg explains why.
A move from Gov. Pritzker has some wondering what it means for their pocketbooks. President and co-founder of American Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association Howard Greenburg explains why.
Trump departs G7 summit, says Strait of Hormuz will be opened 'in full' within two days
President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.
President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.
G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end US-Iran war
Leaders at the G7 have spent significant time discussing a way forward with Iran and have backed President Trump's peace deal. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down what's happened at the summit so far.
Leaders at the G7 have spent significant time discussing a way forward with Iran and have backed President Trump's peace deal. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down what's happened at the summit so far.
Obama Presidential Center: Final preparations underway for grand opening
With its public grand opening set for Friday, the Obama Presidential Center is entering its final phase of preparations.
With its public grand opening set for Friday, the Obama Presidential Center is entering its final phase of preparations.
Pritzker signs budget, former alderman running for mayor | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker has signed the 2027 budget. And, a former Chicago alderman has announced he is running for mayor. All this and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Gov. Pritzker has signed the 2027 budget. And, a former Chicago alderman has announced he is running for mayor. All this and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Coalition fights displacement near Chicago Obama Center | The Chicago Report
The grand opening of the Obama Center is Thursday with the center opening to the public on Friday, coinciding with the Juneteenth holiday. While many are excited to see what's inside, some advocates are concerned about how it's affecting the neighborhood outside.
The grand opening of the Obama Center is Thursday with the center opening to the public on Friday, coinciding with the Juneteenth holiday. While many are excited to see what's inside, some advocates are concerned about how it's affecting the neighborhood outside.
Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
Illinois leaders weigh Bears stadium bills as Pritzker signs record $56B budget
Gov. JB Pritzker and top lawmakers discuss pending legislation aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois while highlighting a newly approved state budget that avoids income and sales tax hikes and delays a gas tax increase.
Gov. JB Pritzker and top lawmakers discuss pending legislation aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois while highlighting a newly approved state budget that avoids income and sales tax hikes and delays a gas tax increase.
Chicago's Obama Presidential Center reveals star-studded grand opening lineup
The Obama Foundation has assembled a star-studded lineup of musicians and entertainers for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday.
The Obama Foundation has assembled a star-studded lineup of musicians and entertainers for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday.
Want to have a fun summer? It might cost you... | ChicagoLIVE
From food and travel to gas prices, summer expenses are expected to rise. Lorelei Salas, former supervision director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains why this season is shaping up to be more expensive than previous summers.
From food and travel to gas prices, summer expenses are expected to rise. Lorelei Salas, former supervision director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains why this season is shaping up to be more expensive than previous summers.
How will the Strait of Hormuz be demined? Trump to address strategy at G7 summit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.
'Made me feel powerless': Chicago residents react to Obama Presidential Center
Chicago residents who live near the Obama Presidential Center are sounding off as the center is set to open later this week.
Chicago residents who live near the Obama Presidential Center are sounding off as the center is set to open later this week.
CTU, IFT push back against federal school vouchers | The Chicago Report
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
Mayor Johnson loses sole power to appoint CTA President under new transit authority | ChicagoLIVE
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority took effect June 1, placing Chicagoland transit under new oversight and ending Mayor Johnson's sole authority to appoint the CTA president.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority took effect June 1, placing Chicagoland transit under new oversight and ending Mayor Johnson's sole authority to appoint the CTA president.
Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to put him on 'hit list'
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Obama Presidential Center opening: Road closures underway
Road closures in Hyde Park and Woodlawn began Monday in preparation for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center later this week.
Road closures in Hyde Park and Woodlawn began Monday in preparation for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center later this week.
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at Englewood ground breaking | The Loop
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Resident Association of Greater Englewood to break ground on The Re-up at 59th And Racine.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Resident Association of Greater Englewood to break ground on The Re-up at 59th And Racine.
Obama Presidential Center unveils first official painted portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama
The first official painted portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama was unveiled Monday ahead of the Obama Presidential Center's opening this week.
The first official painted portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama was unveiled Monday ahead of the Obama Presidential Center's opening this week.
How to understand the US-Iran War peace deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. North Central College professor William Muck breaks down the details.
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. North Central College professor William Muck breaks down the details.