Kim Foxx, others react to Illinois eliminating cash bail
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We are continuing to follow reaction to Tuesday’s Illinois Supreme Court ruling that upholds the elimination of cash bail.

Feds drop case against Chicago woman, CTA suspect faces terrorism charge | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" A stunning reversal as Federal prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last month. Plus, the man accused of setting a woman on fire at a CTA stop faces federal terrorism charges, Congressman Darin LaHood weighs in on the Epstein files, and a Northwestern University study explores whether where you live influences your political views.

FULL REMARKS: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts system failures after CTA arson attack
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During a budget update, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed outrage over the Blue Line arson attack that left a woman fighting for her life. Calling it a failure of both the criminal justice and mental health systems, Johnson said the suspect had a long history of felony charges and clear signs of severe mental illness.

CTA attack suspect faces terrorism charges, Pritzker meets the Pope & Epstein files bill heads to president | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" A repeat offender accused of setting a woman on fire at a Loop CTA station now faces federal terrorism charges. Plus, Governor Pritzker and a White Sox executive meet with Pope Leo XIV in Rome, and the Epstein files bill lands on the president’s desk. We’ll also look at why childbirth complications remain higher among African American women — and what experts say can be done.

Rep. Chuy García fallout, House passes Epstein files vote & Evanston pastor speaks out | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" The U.S. House takes a pair of high-profile votes, one to release the Epstein files after a reversal from President Trump, and another condemning Illinois Congressman Chuy García for how he stepped away from reelection. Plus, an Evanston pastor who says he was assaulted by federal immigration agents shares his story and explains why he believes faith leaders must speak out.

Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing Wednesday that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.

Racial disparities in Black maternal care | The Chicago Report
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Local data reveals a disparity in birth complications between white and African American women. Cook County Commissioner and congressional candidate Donna Miller has been addressing the issue, including through the launch of a countywide free doula program.

Rollback of federal clean-water rules leaves most Illinois wetlands unprotected | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois Environmental Council policy manager Cate Caldwell explains how the rollback weakens the Clean Water Act and why advocates are pushing for new state-level protections. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
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Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.

Local pastor arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest | The Chicago Report
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Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.

Mayor’s head tax plan collapses, property tax hikes soar & deportation raids spark backlash | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" the mayor’s controversial head tax proposal crashes and burns, with the City Council finance committee voting 25–10 against it — along with more than 20 other tax and fee hikes. We’ll also break down the property tax sticker shock hitting South and West Side homeowners, and hear why a group of retired journalists are speaking out against the deportation raids that have rocked Chicago since September.

Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
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Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.

Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
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Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.