Illinois Politics

Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about early voting, the data center debate, video gambling and much more.

Joining us is Brad Tietz from the Data Center Coalition and Mark Denzler - of the Illinois Manufacturing Association.

If you live in Chicago, it's your first day to vote early ahead of the March 17 primary election. 

Part of the current Chicago budget agreement is a legalization of video gaming in bars and establishments across the city. 

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota is coming to an abrupt end.

If you thought the drama at Chicago Public Schools was over after the departure of former CEO Pedro Martinez - think again.

Early voting is officially underway in Chicago. Voters can now cast their ballots ahead of Election Day — including at a brand-new polling location. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum is in the Loop at the new site with a look at how things are going, what voters need to know before they head out, and what turnout looks like on day one.

The Bears to Portage Indiana in a stadium paid for neither by taxpayers or the team? And Marimar Martinez sues the government and releases new evidence appearing to show immigration agents rammed into her, not the other way around. All this and more on The Chicago Report.

Two dominant airlines are looking to get the prime spot at O'Hare International Airport following the redesign. It's also the subject of an article in this month's Chicago Magazine. Joining us is Reporter Leah Giangreco.

Congressman Darin LaHood talks about Epstein, immigration and the happenings at the White House, including the president's claims the IRS owes him $10 billion, his desire to have Republicans take over elections and more.

Christopher Parente, an attorney for Marimar Martinez, joins The Chicago Report to discuss the new evidence that's come to light in her case. 

The RIFL Act, backed by Cook County, would require gun makers to fund violence prevention programs and cover public costs tied to firearm injuries in Illinois. 

How can voters keep track of all of the judicial races that appear on the ballot every year? The Chicago Bar Association comes to the rescue with its annual judicial recommendations. 

Early voting underway in DuPage County and will soon be underway in Cook County. And, a proposed millionaire's tax makes its return. Will voters approve of it? All this and more, on tonight's "The Chicago Report."

Fox Chicago Political Editor Paris Schutz tackles the biggest news items of the day. Tonight, he covers judicial elections, a push for a millionaire's tax, and an effort to rein in data centers.

Fox Chicago Political Editor Paris Schutz tackles the biggest news items of the day. Tonight, he covers judicial elections, a push for a millionaire's tax, and an effort to rein in data centers.

As more data centers pop up around the Chicago area, state lawmakers and environmental groups are proposing legislation to rein in the booming industry.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn is pushing for the approval of a new tax on millionaires in Illinois by voters in the 2026 election. He argues it would help lower property taxes on middle-class Illinoisans.