CPS, CTU spar over cancelling classes on May 1 | The Chicago Report
The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1. Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus.
The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1. Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus.
CPS, CTU spar over cancelling classes on May 1 | The Chicago Report
The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1. Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus.
The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1. Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus.
Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. What now? | The Chicago Report
ran agreed Wednesday to a two-week ceasefire and plans to begin talks with the United States in Islamabad, as President Donald Trump said he would pause planned U.S. strikes contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
ran agreed Wednesday to a two-week ceasefire and plans to begin talks with the United States in Islamabad, as President Donald Trump said he would pause planned U.S. strikes contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Primary elections in neighboring states and Springfield agenda take center stage
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks down what’s at stake in Wisconsin and Indiana primary races and previews the key issues Illinois lawmakers face as they return to Springfield.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks down what’s at stake in Wisconsin and Indiana primary races and previews the key issues Illinois lawmakers face as they return to Springfield.
HIV cases up in Chicago, Michael Jackson biopic highlights Gary | The Chicago Report
Tonight, we explore why HIV cases are rising in Chicago, a new DOJ rule concerning former federal attorneys in Illinois, and how the new Michael Jackson biopic is highlighting his hometown of Gary, Ind.
Tonight, we explore why HIV cases are rising in Chicago, a new DOJ rule concerning former federal attorneys in Illinois, and how the new Michael Jackson biopic is highlighting his hometown of Gary, Ind.
Michael Jackson biopic highlights Gary, Indiana | The Chicago Report
Gary, Indiana, is about to take center stage with the release of a new biopic of Michael Jackson, a native son.
Gary, Indiana, is about to take center stage with the release of a new biopic of Michael Jackson, a native son.
Ex-federal attorneys in Illinois decry new DOJ rule | The Chicago Report
More than 130 former federal attorneys in Illinois are sounding the alarm over a new DOJ rule. Mark Rotert, former assistant U.S. attorney, explains the issue.
More than 130 former federal attorneys in Illinois are sounding the alarm over a new DOJ rule. Mark Rotert, former assistant U.S. attorney, explains the issue.
HIV cases in Chicago on the rise, report finds | The Chicago Report
After decades of declining HIV rates, the number of cases in Chicago has been on the rise over the past few years, mostly among Latino residents.
After decades of declining HIV rates, the number of cases in Chicago has been on the rise over the past few years, mostly among Latino residents.
Adam Toledo civil trial begins Monday | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski hosts The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski hosts The Chicago Report
United Steelworkers vote to authorize strike | The Chicago Report
We have a follow up on a story we brought you last night. NIPSCO locked out 1600 United Steelworkers after the utility company and the union could agree on a new deal. This impacts not only linemen who are responsible with repairing and maintaining NIPSCO's infrastructure, but their clerical staff workers too. With me now is Jon Doust, representing the United Steelworkers Local 12775 in Northwest Indiana.
We have a follow up on a story we brought you last night. NIPSCO locked out 1600 United Steelworkers after the utility company and the union could agree on a new deal. This impacts not only linemen who are responsible with repairing and maintaining NIPSCO's infrastructure, but their clerical staff workers too. With me now is Jon Doust, representing the United Steelworkers Local 12775 in Northwest Indiana.
Strong showing for jobs market in new report | The Chicago Report
The latest U.S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why. The Labor Department reports American employers added 178,000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected. It's also a rebound, from the bigger than reported loss in February. We're bringing in economist Steven Durlauf, to tell us if it's too soon to celebrate.
The latest U.S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why. The Labor Department reports American employers added 178,000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected. It's also a rebound, from the bigger than reported loss in February. We're bringing in economist Steven Durlauf, to tell us if it's too soon to celebrate.
Adam Toledo Family vs. Chicago Police Department | The Chicago Report
On Monday-- the civil trial begins against the Chicago Police Department and former police officer Eric Stillman for the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The Toledo family’s attorney Adeena Weiss joins us now to give us an update before the trial gets underway.
On Monday-- the civil trial begins against the Chicago Police Department and former police officer Eric Stillman for the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The Toledo family’s attorney Adeena Weiss joins us now to give us an update before the trial gets underway.
Teen takeover discussion | The Chicago Report
Tonight on the Chicago Report, it's been a heated debate for well over a year. What penalties should youth face for participating in teen takeovers. Just this week, teens took over parts of Hyde Park. They left damaged cars and a lot of folks shaken up.
Tonight on the Chicago Report, it's been a heated debate for well over a year. What penalties should youth face for participating in teen takeovers. Just this week, teens took over parts of Hyde Park. They left damaged cars and a lot of folks shaken up.
Sandie Norman: 'I've been attacked but I keep showing up' | The Chicago Report
Let’s turn now to someone working on the front lines of this issue. Dr. Sandie Norman, based in Chicago, is the founder of Chain Breakers Violence Intervention & Prevention Ministries. She has been on the ground during the recent teen takeovers, working directly with the community.
Let’s turn now to someone working on the front lines of this issue. Dr. Sandie Norman, based in Chicago, is the founder of Chain Breakers Violence Intervention & Prevention Ministries. She has been on the ground during the recent teen takeovers, working directly with the community.
Ald. Hopkins pushes for proactive police presence | The Chicago Report
It’s been a year and a half of back-and-forth for alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward, who has been pushing for a snap curfew aimed at curbing the takeovers. Hopkins says he’s not giving up. Today I spoke with him via zoom he says when he returns to chicago he's back to the drawing board to work on a new proposal.
It’s been a year and a half of back-and-forth for alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward, who has been pushing for a snap curfew aimed at curbing the takeovers. Hopkins says he’s not giving up. Today I spoke with him via zoom he says when he returns to chicago he's back to the drawing board to work on a new proposal.
Ja'Mal Green: Don't surrender Chicago to 'teen takeover' chaos
Here now to weigh in on the curfew debate is local activist Ja'Mal Green whose opinion piece on teen takeovers was published in the Chicago Tribune last week.
Here now to weigh in on the curfew debate is local activist Ja'Mal Green whose opinion piece on teen takeovers was published in the Chicago Tribune last week.
Bill to allow prisoners to vote by mail in ballot | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago Bret Buganski hosts The Chicago Report.
Fox Chicago Bret Buganski hosts The Chicago Report.
Chicago's ICE playbook spreads | The Chicago Report
A new Politico article says Chicago is setting the tone, when it comes to pushing back against President Trump's immigration agenda. Reporter Shia Kapos says Chicago's ICE playbook is becoming a model for other democratic cities like LA and Seattle. She's here now to talk about her reporting process-- and what she learned along the way.
A new Politico article says Chicago is setting the tone, when it comes to pushing back against President Trump's immigration agenda. Reporter Shia Kapos says Chicago's ICE playbook is becoming a model for other democratic cities like LA and Seattle. She's here now to talk about her reporting process-- and what she learned along the way.
Bill to allow prisoners to vote by mail in ballot | The Chicago Report
Right now--- there's a bill making its way through Springfield, which would give all people in prison the right to vote. If you're in jail in Illinois, you can vote. But you can't if you're in prison for a felony, you lose that right. Sen. Collins is here with more.
Right now--- there's a bill making its way through Springfield, which would give all people in prison the right to vote. If you're in jail in Illinois, you can vote. But you can't if you're in prison for a felony, you lose that right. Sen. Collins is here with more.
Trump: Iran War could end in '2 to 3 weeks'
So we're about an hour and a half out the president's public address to the country where we are expecting him to update us on Operation Epic Fury--- which is started more than a month ago. But by the time you all are watching this, that speech will be over. He may say the war is winding down. Here with more insight is Mateo Farzaneh, professor from Northeastern Illinois University, who specializes in history---political science-- the Middle East and Iran.
So we're about an hour and a half out the president's public address to the country where we are expecting him to update us on Operation Epic Fury--- which is started more than a month ago. But by the time you all are watching this, that speech will be over. He may say the war is winding down. Here with more insight is Mateo Farzaneh, professor from Northeastern Illinois University, who specializes in history---political science-- the Middle East and Iran.