CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama| The Chicago Report
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
Colorectal cancer rising in young adults | The Chicago Report
Cancer rates are rising among younger people in particular, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, a group not traditionally considered high risk. Doctor Caitlin Murphy is professor of pediatrics and public health. She joins us with now with more on prevention, detection, and long-term health.
Cancer rates are rising among younger people in particular, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, a group not traditionally considered high risk. Doctor Caitlin Murphy is professor of pediatrics and public health. She joins us with now with more on prevention, detection, and long-term health.
New measure banning extremist ties among CPD officers advances | The Chicago Report
We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall. It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits. Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.
We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall. It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits. Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.
IL House passes bill banning indirect police quotas | The Chicago Report
New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.
New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.
Asian carp politics, teen takeover solutions | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
Yusef Jackson talks plans for Rainbow PUSH after dad's death | The Chicago Report
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Child psychologist talks teen takeovers, causes and solutions | The Chicago Report
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
Bears stadium talks reach the 4th quarter | The Chicago Report
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
Trump, Pritzker tussle over Asian Carp Great Lakes project | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
Chicago alders target extremist activity among CPD officers | The Chicago Report
The Chicago City Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban members of the police department from participating in extremist activity.
The Chicago City Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban members of the police department from participating in extremist activity.
Chicago leaders want Meta to curb teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
A Chicago city alderman is pushing for Meta to do more to curb posts about so-called teen takeovers.
A Chicago city alderman is pushing for Meta to do more to curb posts about so-called teen takeovers.
Backlash to Trump's attacks on Pope Leo | The Chicago Report
President Trump and Pope Leo XIV had a back-and-forth over their disagreements on the War in Iran. Trump's attacks on the pontiff elicited criticisms from some in his own party.
President Trump and Pope Leo XIV had a back-and-forth over their disagreements on the War in Iran. Trump's attacks on the pontiff elicited criticisms from some in his own party.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
Bill targets SAFE-T Act release rules | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing hosts The Chicago Report.
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing hosts The Chicago Report.
Avi Loeb reacts to growing list of missing scientists | The Chicago Report
A string of mysterious deaths and disappearances involve some of the nation’s top scientific minds. The most recent case involves William Neil McCasland, a retired air force general who left his new Mexico home and has not been seen since. He is the 9th high-level researcher to vanish or die while some cases involve clear foul play, others are a mystery fueling speculation about whether the specialists were targeted due to their proximity to sensitive government data. We want to bring Avi Loeb into this conversation. He's a theoretical physicist who works on astro-physics and cosmology. He's also professor of science at Harvard and has written several books.
A string of mysterious deaths and disappearances involve some of the nation’s top scientific minds. The most recent case involves William Neil McCasland, a retired air force general who left his new Mexico home and has not been seen since. He is the 9th high-level researcher to vanish or die while some cases involve clear foul play, others are a mystery fueling speculation about whether the specialists were targeted due to their proximity to sensitive government data. We want to bring Avi Loeb into this conversation. He's a theoretical physicist who works on astro-physics and cosmology. He's also professor of science at Harvard and has written several books.
FISA 702 up for renewal amid privacy concerns | The Chicago Report
A controversial surveillance law is back under the microscope. Fisa 702, a section of the foreign intelligence surveillance act, is set to expire soon. Critics say it's being used to collect American's data without a warrant. So they're hoping congress will act to close the loophole. Joining US now to explain the implications for Illinois particularly immigrant communities, is Don Bell. He works for the project on government oversight, a non partisan group that investigates government corruption.
A controversial surveillance law is back under the microscope. Fisa 702, a section of the foreign intelligence surveillance act, is set to expire soon. Critics say it's being used to collect American's data without a warrant. So they're hoping congress will act to close the loophole. Joining US now to explain the implications for Illinois particularly immigrant communities, is Don Bell. He works for the project on government oversight, a non partisan group that investigates government corruption.
Megan Bos case sparks call for SAFE-T Act law change
We're talking to a state lawmaker about a bill that could impact the SAFE-T Act. Representative Tom Weber is seeking justice for the Antioch woman whose body was found in a trash bin behind a home in Waukegan last year.
We're talking to a state lawmaker about a bill that could impact the SAFE-T Act. Representative Tom Weber is seeking justice for the Antioch woman whose body was found in a trash bin behind a home in Waukegan last year.
Second Story Ranch Recovery campus in Crete | The Chicago Report
We’re talking about a shovel-ready recovery project in Crete that could have a major impact across the south suburbs. Second story ranch is a recovery campus focused on housing, job training and stability for men in recovery. The project will be funded by billions of dollars in funds from an opioid settlement. The founder of second story ranch, Jim O'Connor joins us to explain what's kept them from getting started.
We’re talking about a shovel-ready recovery project in Crete that could have a major impact across the south suburbs. Second story ranch is a recovery campus focused on housing, job training and stability for men in recovery. The project will be funded by billions of dollars in funds from an opioid settlement. The founder of second story ranch, Jim O'Connor joins us to explain what's kept them from getting started.
Robbins is 'open for business' | The Chicago Report
Robbins is making a bold push to redefine its future. Village leaders say a wave of new investment—including a $30 million infrastructure project that has a state-of-the-art football field, and village haul was renovated at the tune of $ million. Now, Mayor Darren Bryant is publicly declaring Robbins “open for business,” as the village looks to attract developers and transform more than 1,000 vacant parcels of land into new opportunities.
Robbins is making a bold push to redefine its future. Village leaders say a wave of new investment—including a $30 million infrastructure project that has a state-of-the-art football field, and village haul was renovated at the tune of $ million. Now, Mayor Darren Bryant is publicly declaring Robbins “open for business,” as the village looks to attract developers and transform more than 1,000 vacant parcels of land into new opportunities.