First Illinois lawsuit: Chicago couple sues Taylor Farms over tainted Taco Bell lettuce
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
Not With Our Money: Mayor Johnson orders crackdown on city contractors linked to deportation push
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
Judge again blocks Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in ballots
A federal judge stalled President Donald Trump’s order limiting mail-in voting, creating a legal roadblock before midterm ballots go out to voters.
A federal judge stalled President Donald Trump’s order limiting mail-in voting, creating a legal roadblock before midterm ballots go out to voters.
Attorneys general challenge USPS limits tied to Trump mail-in voting order
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses the legal fight over President Trump's mail-in voting order, what it could mean for the midterm elections and what happens next.
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses the legal fight over President Trump's mail-in voting order, what it could mean for the midterm elections and what happens next.
What the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision could mean
The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.
The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
Chicago weather: Dry, comfortable conditions to start the weekend
We’re looking at pretty dry, comfortable conditions this weekend, quite the change from the last couple of weeks.
We’re looking at pretty dry, comfortable conditions this weekend, quite the change from the last couple of weeks.
What Illinois voters can expect on the 2026 general election ballot
North Central College political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down Illinois’ most competitive races, key ballot issues and what voters should watch ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
North Central College political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down Illinois’ most competitive races, key ballot issues and what voters should watch ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Chicago ruled out as host city for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Here's which three cities made the cut.
Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Here's which three cities made the cut.
Data center drama, power outage chaos and the Illinois film industry | The Chicago Report
Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Democrats shuffle presidential primary schedule, hoping to reach Black, Latino, and union voters
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
CPS proposing referendums about millionaire's tax, fines for undeveloped city land to boost funding
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.
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.
What Midwest, South primary results mean for November
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.
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.
Chicago businessman again running for mayor
Dr. Willie Wilson has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.
Dr. Willie Wilson has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.
Trump loses 21st straight court fight over state voter rolls
The Trump administration suffered its 21st court loss this year in its push for state voter rolls after a judge ruled that states are not legally required to share the data.
The Trump administration suffered its 21st court loss this year in its push for state voter rolls after a judge ruled that states are not legally required to share the data.
What key primary results could mean for the midterm elections
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.
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.
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Haley Stevens in Democratic Senate primary race
The race is finally decided in one of the most heavily watched Democratic Senate match-ups in the country.
The race is finally decided in one of the most heavily watched Democratic Senate match-ups in the country.
Chicago mayoral race heats up as Alexi Giannoulias joins crowded field
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 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.
Chicago mayoral election: Alexi Giannoulias talks with voters Monday
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is spending Monday talking with voters across Chicago as he continues his bid for mayor.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is spending Monday talking with voters across Chicago as he continues his bid for mayor.
Illinois Sec. of State Alexi Giannoulias launches Chicago mayoral bid
Alexi Giannoulias, the Secretary of State of Illinois, announced he will run for mayor of Chicago next year.
Alexi Giannoulias, the Secretary of State of Illinois, announced he will run for mayor of Chicago next year.