Illinois Politics

How did the suspect accused in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting make it past the security barrier? We break it down. 

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed a new inspector general. And, the latest in the CPD officer shooting after the suspect appeared in court today. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed David Glockner as Chicago’s new inspector general, citing his decades of experience in investigations and audits. The former federal prosecutor and Exelon executive now awaits City Council approval following a nationwide search.

Governor Pritzker's response to the Bears stadium megaproject bill passing and what he wants changed.  Plus, we'll talk to a Hinsdale native, who's taken his push for tech policy change, all the way to D.C.  And, firing squad executions are back, but we take a look at the legal hurdles ahead.  First, a conversation we've been looking forward to all week, with the man behind the Bears stadium plan, state Rep. Kam Buckner. 

The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty.  In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions.  Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs.  Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.

A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation.   Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users.  As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate.  Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it. 

State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes.  So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor.  For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.

Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday on the 'megaprojects' bill and the latest on the Bears' new stadium fight.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.

The 'Megaprojects' bill has advanced in the Illinois House, so what happens next? And, a lawsuit has been filed following a deadly crash at a Chatham summer camp. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

President Trump is threatening to shoot and kill any boats laying mines as tension escalates in the Strait of Hormuz.  That's after, he posted to Truth Social saying the U.S. military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts there.  All the while, a ceasefire remains in place, but questions are growing about what it's really worth if the fighting continues in the strait.  We're bringing in Northeastern Illinois University Professor and Iranian native Mateo Farzaneh. 

The families of the victims of a fatal crash at a Chatham after-school camp are suing the driver and the camp. Family attorney Lance Northcutt says the tragedy and the culpability goes beyond one person.

The 'megaprojects' bill has advanced in the House, so what's next? Marc Ganis weighs in. 

State Rep. Kam Buckner says Illinois is moving in the right direction on the Bears stadium bill after it passed the House, while noting more negotiations are ahead.

The millionaire's tax is up for a committee vote, and new movement on the 'mega projects' bill tied to the Bears new stadium in Arlington Heights. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

An abandoned Cicero Avenue motel in the Ashburn neighborhood is getting a facelift. Now, the former Aloha Motel will become a transitional housing shelter. 

The Bears' 'mega projects' bill has been the talk of the town all week. But, another major proposal is now tied to its fate -- the millionaire's tax. Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn joins us. 

Illinois lawmakers are advancing a bill that the Chicago Bears have said is necessary for them to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights.