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.
Chicago housing leadership dispute escalates as board chair defies mayor
A standoff unfolds between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority board as its chair refuses to step down amid a contentious CEO selection battle.
A standoff unfolds between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority board as its chair refuses to step down amid a contentious CEO selection battle.
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.
Birthright citizenship fight, city sticker amnesty and political betting | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz discusses the biggest issues in local politics, government, and beyond.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz discusses the biggest issues in local politics, government, and beyond.
Suspicious prediction market bets| The Chicago Report
As more bets are being placed on matters of geopolitics, prediction market platforms are placing new bans on insider trading.
As more bets are being placed on matters of geopolitics, prediction market platforms are placing new bans on insider trading.
Chicago offers amnesty for purchasing city stickers | The Chicago Report
Are you a Chicago resident who hasn't purchased their city sticker yet? Well, the city clerk's office is holding a month of amnesty to give those folks a chance to get their sticker.
Are you a Chicago resident who hasn't purchased their city sticker yet? Well, the city clerk's office is holding a month of amnesty to give those folks a chance to get their sticker.
Birthright citizenship fight reaches Supreme Court | The Chicago Report
Birthright citizenship is on the docket at the Supreme Court, even though the language of the U.S. Constitution seems to be pretty clear. A Northwestern law professor breaks it down.
Birthright citizenship is on the docket at the Supreme Court, even though the language of the U.S. Constitution seems to be pretty clear. A Northwestern law professor breaks it down.
Indiana's pitch for new Bears stadium | The Chicago Report
As Indiana cuts the ribbon on a new train line, Gov. Mike Braun used it as an example of why his state should be the next home for the Chicago Bears.
As Indiana cuts the ribbon on a new train line, Gov. Mike Braun used it as an example of why his state should be the next home for the Chicago Bears.
Illinois conversion therapy ban at risk after Supreme Court ruling
Illinois’ similar law remains in effect but could face future legal challenges under a higher standard.
Illinois’ similar law remains in effect but could face future legal challenges under a higher standard.
Illinois' conversion therapy ban now at risk
Illinois has banned conversion therapy for minors since 2015 under the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.
Illinois has banned conversion therapy for minors since 2015 under the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.