Charlie Kirk fallout, Reilly vs. Preckwinkle & 9/11 reflections | The Chicago Report
On this episode of ?The Chicago Report:? the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.
On this episode of ?The Chicago Report:? the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.
Trump says he'll send National Guard to Memphis instead of Chicago
President Trump pivots from Chicago to Memphis, sending the National Guard to fight crime there. Here's what we know.
President Trump pivots from Chicago to Memphis, sending the National Guard to fight crime there. Here's what we know.
Trump pivots, will send National Guard to Memphis instead of Chicago
President Trump pivots from Chicago to Memphis, sending the National Guard to fight crime there. Here's what we know.
President Trump pivots from Chicago to Memphis, sending the National Guard to fight crime there. Here's what we know.
Protesters stage 12-hour demonstration at suburban Chicago ICE facility
Protesters gathered Friday at an ICE processing center in suburban Chicago for a 12-hour demonstration amid President Trump's immigration enforcement plans.
Protesters gathered Friday at an ICE processing center in suburban Chicago for a 12-hour demonstration amid President Trump's immigration enforcement plans.
The Chicago Report: Ald. Reilly challenges Toni Preckwinkle in County Board race
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Poll: Chicago Latinos oppose Johnson and Trump, support more police
A new poll sponsored by the Urban Institute sheds light on how Chicago’s Hispanic voting population aligns politically.
A new poll sponsored by the Urban Institute sheds light on how Chicago’s Hispanic voting population aligns politically.
'This is horrific': Politicians weigh in on Charlie Kirk assassination
Politicians from both sides have shared their thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Politicians from both sides have shared their thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Chicago holds moment of silence for 9/11 victims, heroes
Chicago paid tribute to the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by holding a moment of silence.
Chicago paid tribute to the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by holding a moment of silence.
Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly announces run for Cook County Board president
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly announced on Wednesday that he will run for Cook County Board president as a Democrat in 2026. The alderman’s announcement sets up a potential matchup with longtime current County President Toni Preckwinkle in the Democratic primary.
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly announced on Wednesday that he will run for Cook County Board president as a Democrat in 2026. The alderman’s announcement sets up a potential matchup with longtime current County President Toni Preckwinkle in the Democratic primary.
Illinois leaders call Charlie Kirk shooting ‘horrifying,’ condemn political violence
Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.
President Donald Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.
Suspect in fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee has long rap sheet
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday ripped "reckless" criminal justice policies in the wake of the Aug. 22 stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, calling it a tragedy that was preventable and overlooked by much of the media.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday ripped "reckless" criminal justice policies in the wake of the Aug. 22 stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, calling it a tragedy that was preventable and overlooked by much of the media.
Trump dines out at restaurant near White House to promote DC crime crackdown
President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard and federalizing the police force in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard and federalizing the police force in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.
Protesters gather in downtown Chicago amid against immigration crackdown
Protesters are gathering at Congress Plaza to denounce the White House?s new immigration crackdown, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Protesters are gathering at Congress Plaza to denounce the White House?s new immigration crackdown, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Supreme Court agrees to review Chicago-area toy company's tariff lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a challenge to President Donald Trump's tariff policy from a Chicago-area toy company.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a challenge to President Donald Trump's tariff policy from a Chicago-area toy company.
Man faces federal charge in fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
President Trump and Republicans are calling out North Carolina Democrats, saying they're soft-on-crime policies are to blame after a man with a lengthy criminal record brutally murdered a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte.
President Trump and Republicans are calling out North Carolina Democrats, saying they're soft-on-crime policies are to blame after a man with a lengthy criminal record brutally murdered a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte.
Gov. Pritzker warns immigration enforcement could militarize cities
Gov. Pritzker's overarching message -- there's not much the state can do to stop stepped up enforcement of immigration. But, he says this is just the beginning of what he suspects will be a long period of militarization of American cities.
Gov. Pritzker's overarching message -- there's not much the state can do to stop stepped up enforcement of immigration. But, he says this is just the beginning of what he suspects will be a long period of militarization of American cities.
El Grito Chicago festival rescheduled after moving to Pilsen, organizers say
Chicago?s Mexican community is pushing back despite the threat of increased immigration enforcement across the city.
Chicago?s Mexican community is pushing back despite the threat of increased immigration enforcement across the city.
Gov. Pritzker addresses increased ICE activity in Chicago area
Gov. Pritzker held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Pilsen, addressing concerns on increased ICE activity in the Chicago area.
Gov. Pritzker held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Pilsen, addressing concerns on increased ICE activity in the Chicago area.
Federal appeals court upholds $83.3M E. Jean Carroll judgment against Trump
A federal appeals court rejected President Donald Trump's appeal of an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll on Monday.
A federal appeals court rejected President Donald Trump's appeal of an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll on Monday.