Exclusive interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with host Paris Schutz to talk about Operation Midway Blitz, his push for state lawmakers to tax the wealthy and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
How can CPS raise property taxes? Paris explains | The Chicago Report
Parish Schutz explains how it is that CPS can raise property taxes, even though the Chicago City Council voted not to raise the city's portion of property taxes.
Exclusive: Mayor Brandon Johnson 1-on-1 | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks crime, taxing the rich and his plans for reelection.
Chicago mayor wants state lawmakers to tax ‘ultra-rich’ to help city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.
Fentanyl detection devices distributed on Chicago's West Side
There are several new laws in the new year, including one aimed at improving public health, starting with how overdose data is collected and shared in Illinois.
Bill Kurtis on his career, CPS board votes to raise taxes | The Chicago Report
Paris digs into a secretive meeting by the Chicago Board of Education to pass a $25 million property tax increase, and legendary broadcast journalist Bill Kurtis talks about his new book.
Bill Kurtis writes book about his legendary career | The Chicago Report
Legendary broadcast journalist Bill Kurtis tells stories from his long career in a new book.
Bill Kurtis on his legendary broadcast career | The Chicago Report
Broadcast legend Bill Curtis joins Paris to talk about his career.
U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro
The Pentagon is reportedly deploying more troops and aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a monthslong pressure campaign on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
Chicago budget battle, new Alzheimer's drug research | The Chicago Report
Paris has the lastest reaction from the end of the Chicago city budget battle and researchers at Northwestern University are working on a promising experimental drug to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Northwestern develops experimental Alzheimer's drug | The Chicago Report
Researchers at Northwestern University are developing an experimental drug to combat Alzheimer's disease.
Reaction to end of Chicago city budget drama | The Chicago Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson did not sign or veto the budget passed by the City Council over the weekend, averting a feared shutdown.
Samantha Steele says she did not offer job to political opponent
Samantha Steele, the current Cook County Board of Review commissioner, is responding to allegations made by opponent Liz Nicholson. Steele tells us that “in no way, shape or form” did she offer Nicholson a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. Steele says the allegation is a distraction and argues that Nicholson is not qualified for the position she is seeking.
Chicago mayor doesn't sign nor veto budget deal, what this means
A Chicago budget deal will take effect after Mayor Brandon Johnson didn't sign nor veto the proposal.
Bears eye Indiana, Chicago mayor mulls budget veto | The Chicago Report
The Bears eye potential move to Northwest Indiana; Will Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson veto the budget passed by the City Council?; and a new book explores how Donald Trump used nativism to galvanize his political movement.
Nonprofit helps Chicagoans buy a home | The Chicago Report
Owning a home these days is tough with high prices, so one nonprofit is aiming to help lower-income Chicagoans, thanks to a $10 million reward.
Chicago mayor mum on budget plan | The Chicago Report
Will Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson veto the budget passed by a City Council bloc over the weekend?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson mulls possible veto on newly passed budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces a big decision on whether to veto a budget that was passed by the City Council over the weekend.