Bears stadium talks reach the 4th quarter | The Chicago Report
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
Trump, Pritzker tussle over Asian Carp Great Lakes project | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
Pritzker pushes back as Trump threatens funding over Asian carp project
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Trump vs. Pope Leo, teen trends and millionaire tax | The Chicago Report
President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report."
Transwestern says 31% of downtown space available for rent in Chicago | The Chicago Report
Downtown Chicago's office market has taken a hit since the COVID-19 pandemic, but now we're seeing a shift. After the pandemic and the shift to remote working, there's less foot traffic and less people working from the Loop. Joining us now to break it all down is real estate expert Lee Golub and Kimberly Beres.
Downtown Chicago's office market has taken a hit since the COVID-19 pandemic, but now we're seeing a shift. After the pandemic and the shift to remote working, there's less foot traffic and less people working from the Loop. Joining us now to break it all down is real estate expert Lee Golub and Kimberly Beres.
Chicago alders target extremist activity among CPD officers | The Chicago Report
The Chicago City Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban members of the police department from participating in extremist activity.
The Chicago City Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban members of the police department from participating in extremist activity.
Chicago leaders want Meta to curb teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
A Chicago city alderman is pushing for Meta to do more to curb posts about so-called teen takeovers.
A Chicago city alderman is pushing for Meta to do more to curb posts about so-called teen takeovers.
Backlash to Trump's attacks on Pope Leo | The Chicago Report
President Trump and Pope Leo XIV had a back-and-forth over their disagreements on the War in Iran. Trump's attacks on the pontiff elicited criticisms from some in his own party.
President Trump and Pope Leo XIV had a back-and-forth over their disagreements on the War in Iran. Trump's attacks on the pontiff elicited criticisms from some in his own party.
Illinois voters back plan to shift data center energy costs, poll finds
If your electric or water bill feels higher and you cannot quite explain why, a new Illinois poll points to data centers and growing demand, along with a proposed fix called the POWER Act.
If your electric or water bill feels higher and you cannot quite explain why, a new Illinois poll points to data centers and growing demand, along with a proposed fix called the POWER Act.
Darren Bailey says Trump’s mocking of Pope Leo, post of himself as Jesus is ‘wrong’
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Illinois millionaire tax could help curb property taxes, boost education funding, study says
A tax on millionaires could raise enough revenue to provide property tax relief, fully fund schools, or both, researchers argued.
A tax on millionaires could raise enough revenue to provide property tax relief, fully fund schools, or both, researchers argued.
Bill targets SAFE-T Act release rules | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing hosts The Chicago Report.
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing hosts The Chicago Report.
Avi Loeb reacts to growing list of missing scientists | The Chicago Report
A string of mysterious deaths and disappearances involve some of the nation’s top scientific minds. The most recent case involves William Neil McCasland, a retired air force general who left his new Mexico home and has not been seen since. He is the 9th high-level researcher to vanish or die while some cases involve clear foul play, others are a mystery fueling speculation about whether the specialists were targeted due to their proximity to sensitive government data. We want to bring Avi Loeb into this conversation. He's a theoretical physicist who works on astro-physics and cosmology. He's also professor of science at Harvard and has written several books.
A string of mysterious deaths and disappearances involve some of the nation’s top scientific minds. The most recent case involves William Neil McCasland, a retired air force general who left his new Mexico home and has not been seen since. He is the 9th high-level researcher to vanish or die while some cases involve clear foul play, others are a mystery fueling speculation about whether the specialists were targeted due to their proximity to sensitive government data. We want to bring Avi Loeb into this conversation. He's a theoretical physicist who works on astro-physics and cosmology. He's also professor of science at Harvard and has written several books.
FISA 702 up for renewal amid privacy concerns | The Chicago Report
A controversial surveillance law is back under the microscope. Fisa 702, a section of the foreign intelligence surveillance act, is set to expire soon. Critics say it's being used to collect American's data without a warrant. So they're hoping congress will act to close the loophole. Joining US now to explain the implications for Illinois particularly immigrant communities, is Don Bell. He works for the project on government oversight, a non partisan group that investigates government corruption.
A controversial surveillance law is back under the microscope. Fisa 702, a section of the foreign intelligence surveillance act, is set to expire soon. Critics say it's being used to collect American's data without a warrant. So they're hoping congress will act to close the loophole. Joining US now to explain the implications for Illinois particularly immigrant communities, is Don Bell. He works for the project on government oversight, a non partisan group that investigates government corruption.
Megan Bos case sparks call for SAFE-T Act law change
We're talking to a state lawmaker about a bill that could impact the SAFE-T Act. Representative Tom Weber is seeking justice for the Antioch woman whose body was found in a trash bin behind a home in Waukegan last year.
We're talking to a state lawmaker about a bill that could impact the SAFE-T Act. Representative Tom Weber is seeking justice for the Antioch woman whose body was found in a trash bin behind a home in Waukegan last year.
New Illinois bill targets rental fees | Chicago LIVE
State Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-Inverness) talks about her bill that is looking to eliminate costly rental fees across Illinois.
State Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-Inverness) talks about her bill that is looking to eliminate costly rental fees across Illinois.
Second Story Ranch Recovery campus in Crete | The Chicago Report
We’re talking about a shovel-ready recovery project in Crete that could have a major impact across the south suburbs. Second story ranch is a recovery campus focused on housing, job training and stability for men in recovery. The project will be funded by billions of dollars in funds from an opioid settlement. The founder of second story ranch, Jim O'Connor joins us to explain what's kept them from getting started.
We’re talking about a shovel-ready recovery project in Crete that could have a major impact across the south suburbs. Second story ranch is a recovery campus focused on housing, job training and stability for men in recovery. The project will be funded by billions of dollars in funds from an opioid settlement. The founder of second story ranch, Jim O'Connor joins us to explain what's kept them from getting started.
Robbins is 'open for business' | The Chicago Report
Robbins is making a bold push to redefine its future. Village leaders say a wave of new investment—including a $30 million infrastructure project that has a state-of-the-art football field, and village haul was renovated at the tune of $ million. Now, Mayor Darren Bryant is publicly declaring Robbins “open for business,” as the village looks to attract developers and transform more than 1,000 vacant parcels of land into new opportunities.
Robbins is making a bold push to redefine its future. Village leaders say a wave of new investment—including a $30 million infrastructure project that has a state-of-the-art football field, and village haul was renovated at the tune of $ million. Now, Mayor Darren Bryant is publicly declaring Robbins “open for business,” as the village looks to attract developers and transform more than 1,000 vacant parcels of land into new opportunities.
Dolton prepares for teen takeover tomorrow | The Chicago Report
This is another debated topic we've been talking about teen takeovers. But this time, we're not talking about Chicago. Officials in Dolton are warning residents about a potential teen takeover tomorrow. The police department and mayor Jason House issuing a public safety notice, so the community is aware. These teen trends have been making headlines across Chicago -- from Hyde Park to the Loop -- over the past few weeks. We're bringing in mayor house to talk about how Dolton plans to approach the situation.
This is another debated topic we've been talking about teen takeovers. But this time, we're not talking about Chicago. Officials in Dolton are warning residents about a potential teen takeover tomorrow. The police department and mayor Jason House issuing a public safety notice, so the community is aware. These teen trends have been making headlines across Chicago -- from Hyde Park to the Loop -- over the past few weeks. We're bringing in mayor house to talk about how Dolton plans to approach the situation.
CPS, CTU spar over cancelling classes on May 1 | The Chicago Report
The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1. Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus.
The newly appointed CPS CEO Macquline King is standing up to the Chicago Teachers Union and the board president defying their demand to cancel classes on May 1. Two hours ago, CPS parents didn't know if their kids had school that day, because of mixed messages from both campus.