Violent weekend in Chicago, questions remain in Krystal Rivera investigation | The Chicago Report
Chicago saw a violent weekend after reported shootings in the Lincoln Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods. And one year later, questions still remain in the Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera investigation. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago saw a violent weekend after reported shootings in the Lincoln Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods. And one year later, questions still remain in the Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera investigation. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
8 patients reportedly died in Chicago surgeon's care | The Chicago Report
A Chicago Tribune investigation into a local plastic surgeon may lead to changes in the law. According to the Tribune, Dr. Ayoub Sayeg has been under investigation since 2020 after multiple patient deaths in a seven-year span. Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
A Chicago Tribune investigation into a local plastic surgeon may lead to changes in the law. According to the Tribune, Dr. Ayoub Sayeg has been under investigation since 2020 after multiple patient deaths in a seven-year span. Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
Family attorney says CPD is stonewalling investigation | The Chicago Report
One year after the death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera, her family's attorney says they're still waiting for answers. The legal team representing Rivera's family is accusing the Chicago Police Department of stonewalling its civil investigation.
One year after the death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera, her family's attorney says they're still waiting for answers. The legal team representing Rivera's family is accusing the Chicago Police Department of stonewalling its civil investigation.
22 shot, 2 fatally over the weekend in Chicago | The Chicago Report
43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen joins "The Chicago Report" to talk about the recent uptick in violence after recent shootings that occurred in Lincoln Park and Bronzeville.
43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen joins "The Chicago Report" to talk about the recent uptick in violence after recent shootings that occurred in Lincoln Park and Bronzeville.
Gov. Pritzker pauses data center subsidies | The Chicago Report
The POWER Act, which would have regulated data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state guardrails. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is pushing for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption and community impact. Joining us to discuss the implications is Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
The POWER Act, which would have regulated data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state guardrails. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is pushing for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption and community impact. Joining us to discuss the implications is Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
Darren Bailey on what he'd do differently in the Bears stadium debacle | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker's Republican gubernatorial opponent Darren Bailey is weighing in after the Bears announced their stadium plans for Hammond, Indiana on Friday.
Gov. Pritzker's Republican gubernatorial opponent Darren Bailey is weighing in after the Bears announced their stadium plans for Hammond, Indiana on Friday.
Lawmaker says Illinois prepared to financially help the Bears stay | The Chicago Report
We checked in with State Senator Willie Preston, as the megaprojects bill was making it's way out of the house to the senate. We're bringing him back tonight, with this latest development.
We checked in with State Senator Willie Preston, as the megaprojects bill was making it's way out of the house to the senate. We're bringing him back tonight, with this latest development.
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.
New task force will implement Clean Slate Act | The Chicago Report
With the city budget finalized advocates are turning their attention to making the Clean Slate Act a reality. The budget dedicates $5.6 million to automatically clear criminal records for nearly 2.2 million eligible Illinoisans. The interfaith nonprofit Live Free Illinois will lead the timeline for implementation, and they are hosting regional workshops starting this week to help families navigate the new rollout. Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and Marvin Treadwell a site leader for a community healing resource center in Morgan Park are here with me now.
With the city budget finalized advocates are turning their attention to making the Clean Slate Act a reality. The budget dedicates $5.6 million to automatically clear criminal records for nearly 2.2 million eligible Illinoisans. The interfaith nonprofit Live Free Illinois will lead the timeline for implementation, and they are hosting regional workshops starting this week to help families navigate the new rollout. Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and Marvin Treadwell a site leader for a community healing resource center in Morgan Park are here with me now.
Alderman calls out mayor for tanking his ordinance | The Chicago Report
The drama continues at city hall after a walkout derailed a vote yesterday. The public safety committee had enough members for voting at a meeting initially, but after Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduced an ordinance to stiffen penalties for selling drugs near schools. An alderman left the room. That broke quorum. And it also thereby killed a planned discussion on a ShotSpotter replacement and a new UChicago study on response times. Alderman Villegas is accusing Mayor Johnson of pulling the strings behind the scenes, to tank his ordinance.
The drama continues at city hall after a walkout derailed a vote yesterday. The public safety committee had enough members for voting at a meeting initially, but after Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduced an ordinance to stiffen penalties for selling drugs near schools. An alderman left the room. That broke quorum. And it also thereby killed a planned discussion on a ShotSpotter replacement and a new UChicago study on response times. Alderman Villegas is accusing Mayor Johnson of pulling the strings behind the scenes, to tank his ordinance.
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen.
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen.
Illinois lawmakers looking to regulate speed limits for e-bikes
There are concerns about the growing use of high speed electric bikes and scooters across the state. So state leaders are now pushing new legislation that they say is long overdue. Sylvia has the latest on a new bill waiting for the governor's signature.
There are concerns about the growing use of high speed electric bikes and scooters across the state. So state leaders are now pushing new legislation that they say is long overdue. Sylvia has the latest on a new bill waiting for the governor's signature.
Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
We Walk for Her March brings attention to missing Black women, girls
The ninth annual "We Walk for Her" march just wrapped up in Bronzeville. Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling joined neighbors and activists to demand more resources for missing black women and girls. Organizers say black women account for over a third of Chicago's active missing persons cases despite making up just 15% of the female population. Timara Wade-- who is a youth organizer with the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization is joining us to tell us more.
The ninth annual "We Walk for Her" march just wrapped up in Bronzeville. Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling joined neighbors and activists to demand more resources for missing black women and girls. Organizers say black women account for over a third of Chicago's active missing persons cases despite making up just 15% of the female population. Timara Wade-- who is a youth organizer with the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization is joining us to tell us more.
Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
Illinois delays landmark credit card swipe fee law after pushback from banking industry | ChicagoNOW
Illinois lawmakers have postponed a first-in-the-nation law that would eliminate credit card swipe fess on sales taxes and employee tips.
Illinois lawmakers have postponed a first-in-the-nation law that would eliminate credit card swipe fess on sales taxes and employee tips.
Susana Mendoza announces run for Chicago mayor in 2027
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced on Wednesday she will again run for mayor of Chicago in next year’s election.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced on Wednesday she will again run for mayor of Chicago in next year’s election.
Mixed messages? Lawmakers say Bears strategy helped kill megaprojects bill
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
Mixed messages? Lawmakers say Bears strategy helped kill megaprojects bill
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
What's next in Bears stadium battle; state budget debate | The Chicago Report
Are the Bears to blame for what's happened so far in the battle for a new stadium? And, hear from those who oppose the state's budget that was just passed. All that and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Are the Bears to blame for what's happened so far in the battle for a new stadium? And, hear from those who oppose the state's budget that was just passed. All that and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."