Mayor Johnson’s savings plan questioned, Little Village chaos and shutdown showdown | The Chicago Report
On this episode of "The Chicago Report," host Paris Schutz dives into questions surrounding Mayor Brandon Johnson’s savings plan. The mayor spent $3.2 million on an outside firm to identify potential cuts and efficiencies, but only $80 million of those recommendations made it into his new budget — and aldermen want answers. The show also covers the end of the government shutdown showdown, continued chaos in Little Village after raids and arrests tied to Border Patrol and why Fulton Market, once booming with construction, is now seeing fewer buildings go up.
Could the U.S. government shutdown finally be coming to an end?
Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream breaks down some of the top political stories dominating headlines this week.
Two dozen bills passes during fall veto session | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Daycare employee detained by immigration agents | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Chuy Garcia's last-minute exit from 2026 election prompts calls for reform
After U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia withdrew at the last minute from reelection in the 2026 race before other potential candidates could file to run has drawn criticism and calls for reform.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Illinois 2026 elections: Everything you need to know
Next year, Illinoisans will go to the polls to vote on several key federal, state, and local elected positions in the 2026 midterm elections.
Political analyst breaks down Democratic wins in key off-year elections
North Central College professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses Democrats’ strong election night victories, what they signal about voter sentiment, and how both parties may adjust heading into the midterms.
2025 election results: Democrats score wins for governor, mayor
Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.
California's Prop 50 could decide balance of power in Congress
California voters will decide on the future of redistricting in their state which could also decide the balance of power in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
Rep. Chuy Garcia criticized for last-minute exit from 2026 race
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is defending his last-minute decision not to run for another term in Congress.
November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know
Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.
U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia won’t run for reelection to Congress in 2026, source says
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy" Garcia will not run for reelection to his seat in Congress representing parts of Chicago’s SW Side and west suburbs.
California’s Prop 50 could shift power ahead of 2026 elections
California voters are deciding whether to give state lawmakers the power to redraw congressional maps — a move that could help Democrats pick up seats in the U.S. House. Governor Gavin Newsom and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi are rallying support for Proposition 50, while opponents warn it could silence rural voices.
Kat Abughazaleh, Illinois congressional candidate, indicted over Broadview protests, records show
Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate for Congress, was among six indicted in connection with protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
Illinois lawmakers won’t vote on redistricting in veto session, but ‘all options’ on the table
Illinois state lawmakers will not vote on a new congressional map during this week's veto session, officials said.
Might Illinois join redistricting push as Democrats target gerrymandering across US?
Illinois could be the next state in line to redraw its congressional maps before the midterm elections next year.
Indiana governor calls special session to redraw state's congressional map
Indiana University professor Aaron Dusso provides insight on what redrawing Indiana's state map could mean for the 2026 midterm election.
Lori Lightfoot on federal immigration enforcement across Chicago | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.