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.
Pritzker says he's 'not opposed' to pausing gas tax | The Chicago Report
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Chicago Public Schools facing $733M shortfall | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools is facing a major budget shortfall, with possible cuts to teaching staff as district leaders and education advocates push Springfield for more funding. At the same time, debates continue over state spending priorities, including legislation tied to a proposed Bears stadium project. Here to weigh in is Hal Woods with Chicago Kids First.
Chicago Public Schools is facing a major budget shortfall, with possible cuts to teaching staff as district leaders and education advocates push Springfield for more funding. At the same time, debates continue over state spending priorities, including legislation tied to a proposed Bears stadium project. Here to weigh in is Hal Woods with Chicago Kids First.
DNC leaders wrap up Chicago visit
Governor Pritzker promised this morning to write another check for Chicago’s 2028 convention bid. He just would not say how much.
Governor Pritzker promised this morning to write another check for Chicago’s 2028 convention bid. He just would not say how much.
Chicago makes bid to host 2028 DNC
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Push to reign in data centers in Joliet, across Illinois | The Chicago Report
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.
Illinois lawmaker on megaproject bill, AI regulation | The Chicago Report
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
Will the 2028 DNC be held in Chicago? Here's what officials are saying
DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in 2024 believes they can pull it off even better this time.
DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in 2024 believes they can pull it off even better this time.
DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
Could Chicago host back-to-back DNCs? | The Chicago Report
Local officials are trying to convince Democratic officials to again pick Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
Local officials are trying to convince Democratic officials to again pick Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
DNC officials visit Chicago this week as 2028 convention bid moves forward
Chicago will take another major step in its bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention this week as top Democratic Party officials visit the city for a multi-day site tour.
Chicago will take another major step in its bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention this week as top Democratic Party officials visit the city for a multi-day site tour.
Trump-backed Senate candidates dominate in Indiana primaries | The Chicago Report
Indiana voters largely sided with President Donald Trump in his push to oust the seven state senators in the Indiana primaries. Jessica Huseman, with Votebeat, shares her thoughts.
Indiana voters largely sided with President Donald Trump in his push to oust the seven state senators in the Indiana primaries. Jessica Huseman, with Votebeat, shares her thoughts.
Local police probe into Silverio Villegas Gonzalez's death | The Chicago Report
We're bringing in Axios reporter Monica Eng to tell us what she's working on. Let's start with a story that broke today, Franklin Park Police is launching an investigation into the death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, eight months after ICE agents shot him.
We're bringing in Axios reporter Monica Eng to tell us what she's working on. Let's start with a story that broke today, Franklin Park Police is launching an investigation into the death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, eight months after ICE agents shot him.
Mayor Johnson lobbies for more LGDF revenue | The Chicago Report
Even though the dollar amount is technically staying the same, Mayor Johnson and the Illinois Municipal League, say local governments need at least another billion dollars, to pay for critical programs. We're bringing in Brad Cole with the LMC to give us some background on this state program.
Even though the dollar amount is technically staying the same, Mayor Johnson and the Illinois Municipal League, say local governments need at least another billion dollars, to pay for critical programs. We're bringing in Brad Cole with the LMC to give us some background on this state program.