Local author warns of growing executive authority | The Chicago Report
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.
Mayor Johnson signs ICE executive order | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order this weekend, laying the groundwork to prosecute federal immigration agents.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order this weekend, laying the groundwork to prosecute federal immigration agents.
U of I investigates College Republicans group's social post about Alex Pretti's death
A chapter of College Republicans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.
A chapter of College Republicans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.
Chicago mayor's ICE-related executive order sparks controversy
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
Democrats consider Illinois as early primary state in 2028 election calendar
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
Chicago early voting opens soon as voters choose Durbin’s successor
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day | The Chicago Report
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Woodstock readies for Groundhog Day celebration | The Chicago Report
Groundhog Day is Monday and the quiet northwestern suburb of Woodstock is getting ready for its annual celebration.
Groundhog Day is Monday and the quiet northwestern suburb of Woodstock is getting ready for its annual celebration.
Study: Partisan divide on foreign policy widens | The Chicago Report
Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, China foreign policy is at the center of President Trump's agenda these days. But how do average Americans feel about all of these issues? The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has a revealing new survey showing the public's attitudes and how Republican and Democratic voters split.
Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, China foreign policy is at the center of President Trump's agenda these days. But how do average Americans feel about all of these issues? The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has a revealing new survey showing the public's attitudes and how Republican and Democratic voters split.
Federal school voucher debate | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Fight over multi-billion dollar quantum computer campus on South Side not over
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
Ted Dabrowski for governor, app to call Congress | The Chicago Report
Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign - we meet one of the republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate - and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact -- the non profit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives.
Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign - we meet one of the republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate - and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact -- the non profit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives.
Study shows declining CPS enrollment | The Chicago Report
A new study out concludes Chicago Public Schools is losing a staggering 10,000 students every year. And it's lost 100,000 in the last 20 years. How low can the population go, and can the city turn this decline around? Joining us now is Hal Woods of the group Kids First Illinois - who put out the report.
A new study out concludes Chicago Public Schools is losing a staggering 10,000 students every year. And it's lost 100,000 in the last 20 years. How low can the population go, and can the city turn this decline around? Joining us now is Hal Woods of the group Kids First Illinois - who put out the report.
Calling Congress with '5 Calls' app
So do you feel like things are overwhelming these days and you want to make a difference, but you're not sure how? Five-calls is making waves on social media in the wake of the deadly shooting of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis. It's an app that helps constituents contact members of Congress. As influencers, activists, and everyday people wade into public policy conversations, many are turning to tools like 5 calls to streamline civic engagement. It works by aggregating contact information giving users a direct line to local and federal officials to urge action on issues. Joining us now is Nick O'Neill, the founder of Five Calls.
So do you feel like things are overwhelming these days and you want to make a difference, but you're not sure how? Five-calls is making waves on social media in the wake of the deadly shooting of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis. It's an app that helps constituents contact members of Congress. As influencers, activists, and everyday people wade into public policy conversations, many are turning to tools like 5 calls to streamline civic engagement. It works by aggregating contact information giving users a direct line to local and federal officials to urge action on issues. Joining us now is Nick O'Neill, the founder of Five Calls.
Ted Dabrowski running for Illinois Gov. | The Chicago Report
Believe it or not - we are only weeks away from early voting here in the 2026 primary elections. There are several contested races to think about - one of them is the race for Governor. J.B. Pritzker is uncontested on the democratic side to seek a third term leading Illinois. But several candidates are vying to be the nominee on the republican side - and tonight we meet one, Ted Dabrowski - a North Shore businessman and former policy analyst for the publication Wirepoints.
Believe it or not - we are only weeks away from early voting here in the 2026 primary elections. There are several contested races to think about - one of them is the race for Governor. J.B. Pritzker is uncontested on the democratic side to seek a third term leading Illinois. But several candidates are vying to be the nominee on the republican side - and tonight we meet one, Ted Dabrowski - a North Shore businessman and former policy analyst for the publication Wirepoints.
New push to protect Illinois workers from extreme cold after subzero week
Days after a dangerous cold snap sent wind chills plunging to 32 degrees below zero across Illinois, state lawmakers are renewing their push for legislation that would protect workers forced to labor outside in extreme weather, saying last week’s deep freeze exposed a glaring gap in workplace safety law.
Days after a dangerous cold snap sent wind chills plunging to 32 degrees below zero across Illinois, state lawmakers are renewing their push for legislation that would protect workers forced to labor outside in extreme weather, saying last week’s deep freeze exposed a glaring gap in workplace safety law.
Illinois workers push for temperature protections
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches run for Congress
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.