Teen takeover discussion | The Chicago Report
Tonight on the Chicago Report, it's been a heated debate for well over a year. What penalties should youth face for participating in teen takeovers. Just this week, teens took over parts of Hyde Park. They left damaged cars and a lot of folks shaken up.
Tonight on the Chicago Report, it's been a heated debate for well over a year. What penalties should youth face for participating in teen takeovers. Just this week, teens took over parts of Hyde Park. They left damaged cars and a lot of folks shaken up.
Sandie Norman: 'I've been attacked but I keep showing up' | The Chicago Report
Let’s turn now to someone working on the front lines of this issue. Dr. Sandie Norman, based in Chicago, is the founder of Chain Breakers Violence Intervention & Prevention Ministries. She has been on the ground during the recent teen takeovers, working directly with the community.
Let’s turn now to someone working on the front lines of this issue. Dr. Sandie Norman, based in Chicago, is the founder of Chain Breakers Violence Intervention & Prevention Ministries. She has been on the ground during the recent teen takeovers, working directly with the community.
Ald. Hopkins pushes for proactive police presence | The Chicago Report
It’s been a year and a half of back-and-forth for alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward, who has been pushing for a snap curfew aimed at curbing the takeovers. Hopkins says he’s not giving up. Today I spoke with him via zoom he says when he returns to chicago he's back to the drawing board to work on a new proposal.
It’s been a year and a half of back-and-forth for alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward, who has been pushing for a snap curfew aimed at curbing the takeovers. Hopkins says he’s not giving up. Today I spoke with him via zoom he says when he returns to chicago he's back to the drawing board to work on a new proposal.
Ja'Mal Green: Don't surrender Chicago to 'teen takeover' chaos
Here now to weigh in on the curfew debate is local activist Ja'Mal Green whose opinion piece on teen takeovers was published in the Chicago Tribune last week.
Here now to weigh in on the curfew debate is local activist Ja'Mal Green whose opinion piece on teen takeovers was published in the Chicago Tribune last week.
Bill to allow prisoners to vote by mail in ballot | The Chicago Report
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Chicago's ICE playbook spreads | The Chicago Report
A new Politico article says Chicago is setting the tone, when it comes to pushing back against President Trump's immigration agenda. Reporter Shia Kapos says Chicago's ICE playbook is becoming a model for other democratic cities like LA and Seattle. She's here now to talk about her reporting process-- and what she learned along the way.
A new Politico article says Chicago is setting the tone, when it comes to pushing back against President Trump's immigration agenda. Reporter Shia Kapos says Chicago's ICE playbook is becoming a model for other democratic cities like LA and Seattle. She's here now to talk about her reporting process-- and what she learned along the way.
Bill to allow prisoners to vote by mail in ballot | The Chicago Report
Right now--- there's a bill making its way through Springfield, which would give all people in prison the right to vote. If you're in jail in Illinois, you can vote. But you can't if you're in prison for a felony, you lose that right. Sen. Collins is here with more.
Right now--- there's a bill making its way through Springfield, which would give all people in prison the right to vote. If you're in jail in Illinois, you can vote. But you can't if you're in prison for a felony, you lose that right. Sen. Collins is here with more.
Trump: Iran War could end in '2 to 3 weeks'
So we're about an hour and a half out the president's public address to the country where we are expecting him to update us on Operation Epic Fury--- which is started more than a month ago. But by the time you all are watching this, that speech will be over. He may say the war is winding down. Here with more insight is Mateo Farzaneh, professor from Northeastern Illinois University, who specializes in history---political science-- the Middle East and Iran.
So we're about an hour and a half out the president's public address to the country where we are expecting him to update us on Operation Epic Fury--- which is started more than a month ago. But by the time you all are watching this, that speech will be over. He may say the war is winding down. Here with more insight is Mateo Farzaneh, professor from Northeastern Illinois University, who specializes in history---political science-- the Middle East and Iran.
Birthright citizenship fight, city sticker amnesty and political betting | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz discusses the biggest issues in local politics, government, and beyond.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz discusses the biggest issues in local politics, government, and beyond.
Suspicious prediction market bets| The Chicago Report
As more bets are being placed on matters of geopolitics, prediction market platforms are placing new bans on insider trading.
As more bets are being placed on matters of geopolitics, prediction market platforms are placing new bans on insider trading.
Chicago offers amnesty for purchasing city stickers | The Chicago Report
Are you a Chicago resident who hasn't purchased their city sticker yet? Well, the city clerk's office is holding a month of amnesty to give those folks a chance to get their sticker.
Are you a Chicago resident who hasn't purchased their city sticker yet? Well, the city clerk's office is holding a month of amnesty to give those folks a chance to get their sticker.
Birthright citizenship fight reaches Supreme Court | The Chicago Report
Birthright citizenship is on the docket at the Supreme Court, even though the language of the U.S. Constitution seems to be pretty clear. A Northwestern law professor breaks it down.
Birthright citizenship is on the docket at the Supreme Court, even though the language of the U.S. Constitution seems to be pretty clear. A Northwestern law professor breaks it down.
Indiana's pitch for new Bears stadium | The Chicago Report
As Indiana cuts the ribbon on a new train line, Gov. Mike Braun used it as an example of why his state should be the next home for the Chicago Bears.
As Indiana cuts the ribbon on a new train line, Gov. Mike Braun used it as an example of why his state should be the next home for the Chicago Bears.
Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
New CPS head, Cook County property tax study | The Chicago Report
Paris has the latest on the appointment of the new head of CPS and on a study of how much property taxes in Cook County have skyrocketed.
Paris has the latest on the appointment of the new head of CPS and on a study of how much property taxes in Cook County have skyrocketed.
Cook County property taxes have skyrocketed. Who's to blame? | The Chicago Report
A new report from the Cook County Treasurer's Office says that property taxes in the county have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last 30 years. What is to blame?
A new report from the Cook County Treasurer's Office says that property taxes in the county have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last 30 years. What is to blame?
What to know about the new head of CPS | The Chicago Report
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.
Bears stadium saga continues | The Chicago Report
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
' No Kings' Chicago March to be held tomorrow | The Chicago Report
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Nancy Andrade's resignation sparks antisemitism debate | The Chicago Report
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.