Election

President Donald Trump talked about election security during his address to the nation Thursday night.

A new analysis of the six-year, $30 billion "Rebuild Illinois" capital program reveals the historic infrastructure initiative delivered a  200% return on investment to the state's economy. Frank Manzo with the Illinois Economic Policy Institute explains the report. 

Cook County voters will decide this November on a proposed 3% income tax surcharge for individuals earning more than $1 million annually. The non-binding advisory referendum aims to gauge support for passing it and utilizing the revenue to split funding  between public education and local property tax relief. Anita Blanton breaks down the resolution with Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller.

Retired Chicago police officer Danielle Carter-Walters is looking to upset the political status quo. The face of the grassroots initiative "Chicago Flips Red" joins Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to talk about her bid for mayor. From blasting the city's sanctuary policies and public safety approach to facing off against the Chicago Teachers Union and Cook County officials, Carter-Walters explains the issues driving her campaign.

A new federal lawsuit accuses the Illinois Department of Corrections of "torturous" practices at the maximum-security Menard Correctional Center. The suit, filed by the MacArthur Justice Center and Akin, alleges that three incarcerated men were locked in cramped solitary cells for months without being allowed outside to exercise. Anita Blanton talks to Alexa Van Brunt of the MJC to break down the allegations of eighth amendment violations. 

Anita Blanton speaks with Chicago school board candidates Dr. Angel Velez and Tameka Walton about their recent ballot challenges. Board Vice President Velez details his fight to appeal his official removal from the ballot, while Walton breaks down her newly launched write-in campaigns. Both warn that signature objections will leave parents with less choices this November. 

Chicago Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda breaks down the Protecting Renters Ordinance, overhauling the city's 40-year-old RLTO. 

The CBA for 78 coalition is raising major concerns over how "The 78" mega-development will impact local housing, traffic safety, and community transparency. To ensure the neighborhood isn't left behind, they are calling for TIF funds to be used transparently to benefit all members of the public. Angela Lin with People Matter explains. 

Anita Blanton talks to Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova about her article: "Delays in ramping up work on Chicago’s Black Student Success Plan frustrate some advocates." Koumpilova has an update after the U.S. Department of Education’s move to withhold grant dollars over the plan.

Anita Blanton discusses the Illinois House special committee investigating Rep. Carol Ammons following an indictment on charges of wire fraud. Rep. Tom Weber explains why he signed the petition to create the committee.

The battle over leadership at the Chicago Housing Authority isn’t going away. Today, Mayor Johnson faced more pushback from the City Council housing committee regarding his CHA board commissioner appointees: John Bartlett, Hipolito Roldan and Ramona Westbrook.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is running for Chicago mayor after 17 years serving in D.C. Hear from himself why he's deciding to make the switch.

13th Ward Alderman Marty Quinn details what led to his decision to retire from City Council and looks back on his time in office.

There's a new name in the race for Chicago mayor, and it's a familiar one.       Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley announced today that he plans to run for the fifth floor city hall office currently occupied by Brandon Johnson.

There's a lot of drama in the race for the 4th District. Patty Garcia talks about challenging Macias signatures.

There's a lot of drama in the race for the 4th District. Patty Garcia talks about challenging Macias signatures.