Are the Bears close to a new stadium deal in Illinois? | The Chicago Report
The Chicago Bears and state lawmakers in Illinois are closer to a deal for a new stadium, sources told Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz.
The Chicago Bears and state lawmakers in Illinois are closer to a deal for a new stadium, sources told Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz.
Illinois' US Senate candidates on immigration, affordability, other election hot topics
Read what candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate think about the top issues of the day.
Read what candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate think about the top issues of the day.
Cook County Board president candidates weigh in on property taxes, safety ahead of election
Read what candidates in the race for Cook County Board president have to say on the big issues.
Read what candidates in the race for Cook County Board president have to say on the big issues.
Who is running for Cook County Board president in the 2026 election?
A longtime incumbent Cook County Board president is facing a serious primary challenge. Here's what to know.
A longtime incumbent Cook County Board president is facing a serious primary challenge. Here's what to know.
Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction
Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat after serving prison time for campaign fraud.
Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat after serving prison time for campaign fraud.
President Trump's proposal to nationalize elections faces major constitutional hurdles
David Froomkin from the University of Houston Law Center breaks down what nationalizing elections would mean, whether a president has the power to do it, and the legal realities behind voter fraud and voter ID laws.
David Froomkin from the University of Houston Law Center breaks down what nationalizing elections would mean, whether a president has the power to do it, and the legal realities behind voter fraud and voter ID laws.
Illinois Senate primary debate: Submit your questions for the candidates
There is a competitive race in the Democratic primary this year to see who will become the next U.S. senator from Illinois.
There is a competitive race in the Democratic primary this year to see who will become the next U.S. senator from Illinois.
Illinois early voting gets underway for 2026 primary races
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
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.