Chicago Teachers Union to vote on $800 dues hike | The Chicago Report
The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members. That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike. The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union. Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.
The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members. That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike. The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union. Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.
Legal ramifications of data centers | The Chicago Report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the pressures around data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the pressures around data centers in the Chicago area.
Trump celebrates major primary wins after ousting Thomas Massie
President Trump-backed candidates scored key victories on election night, including the defeat of Thomas Massie, setting the stage for high-stakes midterm battles ahead.
President Trump-backed candidates scored key victories on election night, including the defeat of Thomas Massie, setting the stage for high-stakes midterm battles ahead.
Bears stadium latest, Journalists sue AI companies, Registering Black voters | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing covers the biggest stories of the day including the latest developments on a proposed new Bears stadium, a lawsuit by journalists against AI companies, and efforts to register young Black voters in Chicago.
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing covers the biggest stories of the day including the latest developments on a proposed new Bears stadium, a lawsuit by journalists against AI companies, and efforts to register young Black voters in Chicago.
Rainbow PUSH reacts to voting rights decision | The Chicago Report
Rainbow PUSH is calling to expand Black voter registration following the ruling on voting rights. This weekend, the group held a forum to discuss ways to respond. Reverend Janette Wilson, with Rainbow PUSH, joins us.
Rainbow PUSH is calling to expand Black voter registration following the ruling on voting rights. This weekend, the group held a forum to discuss ways to respond. Reverend Janette Wilson, with Rainbow PUSH, joins us.
Chicago's North Side housing market is on fire | The Chicago Report
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
AI companies used journalists' voices to train programs, lawsuit claims | The Chicago Report
Illinois journalists say tech companies are stealing their voices to train their AI programs in a new lawsuit.
Illinois journalists say tech companies are stealing their voices to train their AI programs in a new lawsuit.
Trump backs Darren Bailey for Illinois governor | The Chicago Report
President Trump made his support for GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey very clear on Tuesday and threw another jab at incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
President Trump made his support for GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey very clear on Tuesday and threw another jab at incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump-backed challenger tests Thomas Massie's support in high-stakes Kentucky primary
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
Bears stadium fight, HIV funding and alder sues the feds | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Chicago alder talks lawsuit over arrest by feds | The Chicago Report
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.
Pritzker says he's 'not opposed' to pausing gas tax | The Chicago Report
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Chicago Public Schools facing $733M shortfall | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools is facing a major budget shortfall, with possible cuts to teaching staff as district leaders and education advocates push Springfield for more funding. At the same time, debates continue over state spending priorities, including legislation tied to a proposed Bears stadium project. Here to weigh in is Hal Woods with Chicago Kids First.
Chicago Public Schools is facing a major budget shortfall, with possible cuts to teaching staff as district leaders and education advocates push Springfield for more funding. At the same time, debates continue over state spending priorities, including legislation tied to a proposed Bears stadium project. Here to weigh in is Hal Woods with Chicago Kids First.
DNC leaders wrap up Chicago visit
Governor Pritzker promised this morning to write another check for Chicago’s 2028 convention bid. He just would not say how much.
Governor Pritzker promised this morning to write another check for Chicago’s 2028 convention bid. He just would not say how much.
Chicago makes bid to host 2028 DNC
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Push to reign in data centers in Joliet, across Illinois | The Chicago Report
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.