Illinois lawmakers honor longtime Sen. Dick Durbin ahead of retirement
Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) was honored by state lawmakers as he addressed the General Assembly just months before his retirement from Congress.
Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) was honored by state lawmakers as he addressed the General Assembly just months before his retirement from Congress.
Chicago Board of Education candidates file to run in historic election
Candidates filed to run for a historic election to the 21-member Chicago Board of Education this November.
Candidates filed to run for a historic election to the 21-member Chicago Board of Education this November.
Chicago mayor talks teen takeovers ahead of trip to visit Pope Leo
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the violent Memorial Day weekend in the city that saw multiple arrests and teen takeovers ahead of his trip to see Pope Leo.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the violent Memorial Day weekend in the city that saw multiple arrests and teen takeovers ahead of his trip to see Pope Leo.
Bears stadium tax analysis, microplastics in our water | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing has the biggest stories of the day in this edition of The Chicago Report.
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing has the biggest stories of the day in this edition of The Chicago Report.
Trump weighs in on violent Chicago Memorial Day weekend | The Chicago Report
President Trump criticized Chicago leaders after a violent Memorial Day weekend, which featured a mass shooting and multiple teen takeovers.
President Trump criticized Chicago leaders after a violent Memorial Day weekend, which featured a mass shooting and multiple teen takeovers.
New report on microplastics in Illinois waterways | The Chicago Report
Microplastics are showing up in many of Illinois' waterways, according to a new report. We talk to a UIC professor on the topic.
Microplastics are showing up in many of Illinois' waterways, according to a new report. We talk to a UIC professor on the topic.
Impact of megaprojects bill on a new Bears stadium, taxes | The Chicago Report
The Cook County Treasurer's Office released a new analysis of the tax implications of the so-called "megaprojects" bill on a new Bears stadium and local taxpayers.
The Cook County Treasurer's Office released a new analysis of the tax implications of the so-called "megaprojects" bill on a new Bears stadium and local taxpayers.
Who is running for Rep. Chuy Garcia’s congressional seat?
Independent candidates filed to run in the 4th Congressional District after Chuy Garcia abruptly dropped his reelection bid last year.
Independent candidates filed to run in the 4th Congressional District after Chuy Garcia abruptly dropped his reelection bid last year.
Rideshare drivers rally in Springfield to push Illinois union bill | ChicagoLIVE
Hundreds of rideshare drivers are rallying at the Illinois State Capitol to push lawmakers to pass a union bill.
Hundreds of rideshare drivers are rallying at the Illinois State Capitol to push lawmakers to pass a union bill.
Megaprojects bill could save Bears millions on new stadium property taxes for decades: analysis
If passed, the "megaprojects" bill could allow the Bears to save up to $1.5B in property taxes over 40 years, according to a new analysis.
If passed, the "megaprojects" bill could allow the Bears to save up to $1.5B in property taxes over 40 years, according to a new analysis.
Arlington Heights mayor says he believes megaprojects bill is 'gonna happen'
We are entering the final week of the Illinois legislative session and we still don't know if lawmakers will pass the "megaprojects" bill.
We are entering the final week of the Illinois legislative session and we still don't know if lawmakers will pass the "megaprojects" bill.
What's inside the Iran peace deal Trump could sign onto? | The Chicago Report
We hear from a local professor and expert on the latest developments on a potential peace deal in the war in Iran.
We hear from a local professor and expert on the latest developments on a potential peace deal in the war in Iran.
Chicago alders talk Memorial Day violence | The Chicago Report
Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) came on the show to discuss his and other alders' proposal to hold parents accountable in the event their children commit a crime in the wake of a violent Memorial Day weekend.
Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) came on the show to discuss his and other alders' proposal to hold parents accountable in the event their children commit a crime in the wake of a violent Memorial Day weekend.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun: ‘Pretty decent odds’ Bears will move out of Illinois
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun gave his state good chances to lure the Chicago Bears away from Illinois and build a new stadium in Hammond.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun gave his state good chances to lure the Chicago Bears away from Illinois and build a new stadium in Hammond.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on $800 dues hike | The Chicago Report
The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members. That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike. The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union. Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.
The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members. That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike. The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union. Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.
Illinois joins states suing Trump over grad loan caps | The Chicago Report
Illinois is joining a 25-state lawsuit to block new Trump administration caps on federal student loans. Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues reducing the annual limit to just $20,000 will cripple the pipeline for doctors, nurses and social workers. We talked to credit specialist Paul Oster, the CEO of Better Qualified. He breaks down the changes, and brings tips for borrowers.
Illinois is joining a 25-state lawsuit to block new Trump administration caps on federal student loans. Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues reducing the annual limit to just $20,000 will cripple the pipeline for doctors, nurses and social workers. We talked to credit specialist Paul Oster, the CEO of Better Qualified. He breaks down the changes, and brings tips for borrowers.
Lawsuit could block Illinois' FOID law | The Chicago Report
A new legal battle to eliminate Illinois' FOID card law. The firearm owner's identification card is mandatory for lawful gun ownership in the state. It's been around since 1968. But a civil rights group argues the requirement is unconstitutional and has filed a federal lawsuit to block it. Joining us now to break down the legal argument is Jacob Huebert, Senior Litigation Counsel with the New Civil Liberties Alliance.
A new legal battle to eliminate Illinois' FOID card law. The firearm owner's identification card is mandatory for lawful gun ownership in the state. It's been around since 1968. But a civil rights group argues the requirement is unconstitutional and has filed a federal lawsuit to block it. Joining us now to break down the legal argument is Jacob Huebert, Senior Litigation Counsel with the New Civil Liberties Alliance.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on $800 dues hike | The Chicago Report
The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members. That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike. The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union. Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.
The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members. That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike. The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union. Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.
No special prosecutor, big day for Chicago City Council | The Chicago Report
A Cook County judge denied a request for a special prosecutor in Operation Midway Blitz misconduct case. And, it's been a busy time for Chicago City Council. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
A Cook County judge denied a request for a special prosecutor in Operation Midway Blitz misconduct case. And, it's been a busy time for Chicago City Council. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
State rep talks about what marijuana reclassification means for Illinois | The Chicago Report
State Rep. Will Guzzardi joins us to discuss a new cannabis omnibus bill following the recent federal re-classification.
State Rep. Will Guzzardi joins us to discuss a new cannabis omnibus bill following the recent federal re-classification.