Illinois Politics

This Fourth of July weekend in Chicago was the least violent weekend in seven years. And, the search begins for the Chicago Police Department's new superintendent after Larry Snelling recently announced his retirement. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Illinois now has the toughest AI safety bill in the country. Joining us is a sponsor of the bill, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new AI protections bill today that his administration says makes Illinois home to the nation's strongest AI safety law.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new AI protections bill today, which could be among the strongest AI safety laws in the country when it takes effect in 2028. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus explains the details.

State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling has announced his retirement and the search begins for his replacement. And, State Rep. Harry Benton is being called to resign after an investigation into alleged misconduct. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to assault weapons bans this fall, and Gov. Pritzker says Illinois is prepared to defend the state's ban.

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that took effect July 1 creating a new Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Illinois previously had three agencies handling early childhood services, which are now combined into one department.

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his plans to retire this month. And, minimum wage has officially gone up in Chicago and Cook County. We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report."

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will retire this month from the force, he announced Wednesday. Who could take the reins after Snelling? 

The new hourly rate is $17.05 in Chicago and $15.40 across Cook County. Jose Uribe with the group Arise Chicago joins us to tell us how we got here. 

Matt Brewer is joining the Chicago mayoral race. He's a South Side native, an attorney, an entrepreneur and the former board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority.  

July 1st brings new laws to Illinois and Indiana, including changes to the age limit for Illinois drivers and a cellphone ban in Indiana. FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson breaks it all down.

The Supreme Court made two significant rulings on Tuesday, sparking lots of reaction. And, a nonprofit group in Chicago is stepping up to help combat crime on CTA trains during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Two recent robberies on the CTA Blue Line and a shooting that killed a CTA worker has led to renewed safety concerns. The nonprofit group 'Violence Interrupters' launched their own patrols on the Blue Line to hand out safety tips and protect riders.

The U.S. continues peace talks with Iran, using Qatar as the mediator but it's not clear if any progress is being made. President Trump is downplaying the possibility of a major breakthrough as a new round of peace talks get underway. Leslie Vinjamuri, the president and CEO of the Chicago Council of Global Affairs, is weighing in on the latest.