Chicago early voting opens soon as voters choose Durbin’s successor
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Ted Dabrowski for governor, app to call Congress | The Chicago Report
Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign - we meet one of the republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate - and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact -- the non profit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives.
Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign - we meet one of the republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate - and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact -- the non profit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives.
Study shows declining CPS enrollment | The Chicago Report
A new study out concludes Chicago Public Schools is losing a staggering 10,000 students every year. And it's lost 100,000 in the last 20 years. How low can the population go, and can the city turn this decline around? Joining us now is Hal Woods of the group Kids First Illinois - who put out the report.
A new study out concludes Chicago Public Schools is losing a staggering 10,000 students every year. And it's lost 100,000 in the last 20 years. How low can the population go, and can the city turn this decline around? Joining us now is Hal Woods of the group Kids First Illinois - who put out the report.
Calling Congress with '5 Calls' app
So do you feel like things are overwhelming these days and you want to make a difference, but you're not sure how? Five-calls is making waves on social media in the wake of the deadly shooting of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis. It's an app that helps constituents contact members of Congress. As influencers, activists, and everyday people wade into public policy conversations, many are turning to tools like 5 calls to streamline civic engagement. It works by aggregating contact information giving users a direct line to local and federal officials to urge action on issues. Joining us now is Nick O'Neill, the founder of Five Calls.
So do you feel like things are overwhelming these days and you want to make a difference, but you're not sure how? Five-calls is making waves on social media in the wake of the deadly shooting of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis. It's an app that helps constituents contact members of Congress. As influencers, activists, and everyday people wade into public policy conversations, many are turning to tools like 5 calls to streamline civic engagement. It works by aggregating contact information giving users a direct line to local and federal officials to urge action on issues. Joining us now is Nick O'Neill, the founder of Five Calls.
Ted Dabrowski running for Illinois Gov. | The Chicago Report
Believe it or not - we are only weeks away from early voting here in the 2026 primary elections. There are several contested races to think about - one of them is the race for Governor. J.B. Pritzker is uncontested on the democratic side to seek a third term leading Illinois. But several candidates are vying to be the nominee on the republican side - and tonight we meet one, Ted Dabrowski - a North Shore businessman and former policy analyst for the publication Wirepoints.
Believe it or not - we are only weeks away from early voting here in the 2026 primary elections. There are several contested races to think about - one of them is the race for Governor. J.B. Pritzker is uncontested on the democratic side to seek a third term leading Illinois. But several candidates are vying to be the nominee on the republican side - and tonight we meet one, Ted Dabrowski - a North Shore businessman and former policy analyst for the publication Wirepoints.
Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches run for Congress
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Bally's Casino license extension? | The Chicago Report
Well here's something to wager big bucks on when will Bally's finish it's giant new high-rise and casino complex on Halsted and Chicago? They're running out of time for their lease at the Medinah Temple so lawmakers might have to roll the dice on some new legislation. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski joins us with more.
Well here's something to wager big bucks on when will Bally's finish it's giant new high-rise and casino complex on Halsted and Chicago? They're running out of time for their lease at the Medinah Temple so lawmakers might have to roll the dice on some new legislation. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski joins us with more.
Jack Smith testifies on Trump investigation | The Chicago Report
Former special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump was on his way to being charged with several felonies -- both for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election that he lost, and for allegedly obstructing justice by hiding government records at his Mar-A-Lago estate. Smith tussled with republicans on the house oversight committee, received full throated support from democrats and said he believed he would have won the case.
Former special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump was on his way to being charged with several felonies -- both for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election that he lost, and for allegedly obstructing justice by hiding government records at his Mar-A-Lago estate. Smith tussled with republicans on the house oversight committee, received full throated support from democrats and said he believed he would have won the case.
Hammond's pitch for Bears stadium | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks Indiana Bears stadium pitch and much more.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks Indiana Bears stadium pitch and much more.
Who is running for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election?
Come January 2027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.
Come January 2027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.
How Trump's first year back in office affected Chicago | The Chicago Report
A team of experts joined Paris to break down President Trump's first year back in the White House, and could Chicago lose millions of dollars in federal funding to help the unhoused population?
A team of experts joined Paris to break down President Trump's first year back in the White House, and could Chicago lose millions of dollars in federal funding to help the unhoused population?
Chicago might lose millions to help unhoused residents | The Chicago Report
Advocates for Chicago's homeless community say tens of millions of dollars may be at stake.
Advocates for Chicago's homeless community say tens of millions of dollars may be at stake.
Expert panel breaks down Trump's first year back in office | The Chicago Report
Paris is joined by three political experts to break down President Trump's first year back in office.
Paris is joined by three political experts to break down President Trump's first year back in office.
Chicago parking meters, CPD officer shooting | The Chicago Report
Can Chicago buy back its parking meter system? An expert breaks down President Trump's obsession with Greenland. And new details on the events that led to the fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by her fellow officer.
Can Chicago buy back its parking meter system? An expert breaks down President Trump's obsession with Greenland. And new details on the events that led to the fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by her fellow officer.
New details on fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera | The Chicago Report
New reporting by the Illinois Answers Project on the shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera, by a fellow officer, is raising questions about the investigation.
New reporting by the Illinois Answers Project on the shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera, by a fellow officer, is raising questions about the investigation.
Could Chicago buy back its parking meters? | The Chicago Report
Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) joined Paris to talk about the possibility of the city buying back its parking meter system, reversing a hugely unpopular deal from years ago.
Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) joined Paris to talk about the possibility of the city buying back its parking meter system, reversing a hugely unpopular deal from years ago.
Trump's fixation on Greenland is 'insane,' expert says | The Chicago Report
Cecile Shea, of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, joined Paris to discuss President Trump's efforts to take over Greenland.
Cecile Shea, of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, joined Paris to discuss President Trump's efforts to take over Greenland.
Pritzker’s $25M to his own campaign dwarfs GOP rivals’ cash totals, records show
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Race for Illinois Senate seat | The Chicago Report
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
High court revives Illinois congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
The Supreme Court revived a GOP challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots.
The Supreme Court revived a GOP challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots.