Chicago City Council weighs multimillion-dollar settlements, major United Center tax break
Aldermen are set to vote on millions in police misconduct settlements, consider a major tax incentive tied to the United Center redevelopment project, and push for answers on Cook County’s electronic monitoring policies.
Aldermen are set to vote on millions in police misconduct settlements, consider a major tax incentive tied to the United Center redevelopment project, and push for answers on Cook County’s electronic monitoring policies.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Trump celebrates major primary wins after ousting Thomas Massie
President Trump-backed candidates scored key victories on election night, including the defeat of Thomas Massie, setting the stage for high-stakes midterm battles ahead.
President Trump-backed candidates scored key victories on election night, including the defeat of Thomas Massie, setting the stage for high-stakes midterm battles ahead.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson jabs Pritzker amid Bears saga: ‘I’m not a billionaire’
Johnson responded to Pritzker's criticism of his last-minute pitch to keep the Bears in Chicago.
Johnson responded to Pritzker's criticism of his last-minute pitch to keep the Bears in Chicago.
Bears stadium latest, Journalists sue AI companies, Registering Black voters | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing covers the biggest stories of the day including the latest developments on a proposed new Bears stadium, a lawsuit by journalists against AI companies, and efforts to register young Black voters in Chicago.
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing covers the biggest stories of the day including the latest developments on a proposed new Bears stadium, a lawsuit by journalists against AI companies, and efforts to register young Black voters in Chicago.
Rainbow PUSH reacts to voting rights decision | The Chicago Report
Rainbow PUSH is calling to expand Black voter registration following the ruling on voting rights. This weekend, the group held a forum to discuss ways to respond. Reverend Janette Wilson, with Rainbow PUSH, joins us.
Rainbow PUSH is calling to expand Black voter registration following the ruling on voting rights. This weekend, the group held a forum to discuss ways to respond. Reverend Janette Wilson, with Rainbow PUSH, joins us.
President Trump speaks at Congressional Picnic
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spoke Tuesday at the Congressional Picnic at the White House.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spoke Tuesday at the Congressional Picnic at the White House.
Chicago's North Side housing market is on fire | The Chicago Report
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
AI companies used journalists' voices to train programs, lawsuit claims | The Chicago Report
Illinois journalists say tech companies are stealing their voices to train their AI programs in a new lawsuit.
Illinois journalists say tech companies are stealing their voices to train their AI programs in a new lawsuit.
Busy day for Chicago City Council on Wednesday | The Chicago Report
The Chicago City Council has a busy day on Wednesday with a new city watchdog, police settlements, and tax incentives for a big redevelopment plan on the agenda.
The Chicago City Council has a busy day on Wednesday with a new city watchdog, police settlements, and tax incentives for a big redevelopment plan on the agenda.
Trump backs Darren Bailey for Illinois governor | The Chicago Report
President Trump made his support for GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey very clear on Tuesday and threw another jab at incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
President Trump made his support for GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey very clear on Tuesday and threw another jab at incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
Potential Bears stadium prompts traffic worries | The Chicago Report
Multiple northwest suburban mayors are demanding a traffic study on a potential new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Multiple northwest suburban mayors are demanding a traffic study on a potential new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Suburban mayors demand Bears stadium traffic study: 'Don't forget about this traffic'
Some northwest suburban mayors want a seat at the table when it comes to a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Some northwest suburban mayors want a seat at the table when it comes to a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Potential new Bears stadium traffic concerns surrounding mayors
Suburban mayors are asking for more input on the construction of a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, specifically because they're concerned about infrastructure.
Suburban mayors are asking for more input on the construction of a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, specifically because they're concerned about infrastructure.
Trump-backed challenger tests Thomas Massie's support in high-stakes Kentucky primary
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Trump says he called off planned Iran attack after allies requested more time for a deal
President Donald Trump says he postponed a major U.S. attack on Iran after requests from Middle East allies to allow more time for negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
President Donald Trump says he postponed a major U.S. attack on Iran after requests from Middle East allies to allow more time for negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
Arlington Heights ready for Bears stadium even as megaprojects bill still not OK'd
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.
Bears stadium fight, HIV funding and alder sues the feds | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Chicago alder talks lawsuit over arrest by feds | The Chicago Report
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.