Election

Chicago Public Schools is looking for ways to boost funding for the district's budget, raising a proposal to ask voters in November to consider a millionaire's tax or penalties on undeveloped city land for funding. Chalkbeat Chicago senior reporter Mila Koumpilova joins Good Day to explain the referendums and how they may play out. 

Political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down key primary results in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina and what the matchups could mean for November’s general election.

Dr. Willie Wilson has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.

Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo breaks down key primary results in Michigan and Missouri and explains what they could reveal about voter priorities and the upcoming midterm elections.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has entered the Chicago mayoral race, adding to a growing field of candidates as political analyst Pat Brady discusses the state of the campaign and what comes next.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is spending Monday talking with voters across Chicago as he continues his bid for mayor.

CCPSA member Anthony Driver Jr. joins us to explain why he wrote a letter to City Council asking alders to extend the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent until after the upcoming mayoral election. He discusses why he thinks top national candidates might hesitate to apply during political uncertainty and responds to Mayor Brandon Johnson's opposition to changing the timeline. 

The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold.

Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.

Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.

Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.

Illinois is increasing compensation for wrongfully convicted residents to up to $50,000 for every year spent in prison under the newly signed Certificate of Innocence Act. State Senator Elgie Sims joins the show to discuss why it took until 2026 for Illinois to adopt the federal standard, how the law expands eligibility to juveniles and probation cases and whether past exonerees can receive retroactive pay.

The battle for the Chicago Board of Education is heating up as SEIU Local 73 officially endorses Board Member Jessica Biggs for Board President, exposing a growing divide between public school unions. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union is attacking board president candidate Biggs over campaign donations, alleging she is backed by wealthy business leaders linked to past administration school closures. Jessica Biggs joins the show to respond to the CTU, explain what the SEIU endorsement means for her campaign, and share her vision for leading the district during Chicago's historic first-ever elected school board race.

Did UChicago and Northwestern collude with other elite colleges to limit financial aid and prioritize wealthier applicants? Lead Attorney Eric Cramer with Berger Montague joins Anita Blanton to break down the multi-million dollar settlement, which students qualifies for payouts, and what comes next as remaining universities face trial over alleged "need-blind" admissions violations.