New renter ordinance, Bears stadium search expands | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new renter's ordinance and what it may entail for landlords. And, the Bears are looking at a second possible stadium location in Hammond. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report." 

SCOTUS ruling preserves mail-in voting | The Chicago Report
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The Supreme Court rejected the Republicans' attempt to reign in and impose new rules for mail-in ballots. Joining us from Washington to break down the fallout is Jessica Huseman, with Votebeat. 

Why the Bears tested another stadium site in Hammond | The Chicago Report
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The Chicago Bears confirmed that they soil tested another possible stadium site in Hammond, Indiana. Gregory Pratt, with the Chicago Tribune, joins us to weigh in on the new developments. 

Chicago ordinance changes requirements for landlords | The Chicago Report
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Mayor Brandon Johnson says a new ordinance will increase protections for the city's renters, and some of the new requirements will mean a few changes for landlords. Miguel Chacon, with Compass Real Estate, joins us.

4th District Ballot battle continues | The Chicago Report
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There's a lot of drama in the race for the 4th District. Patty Garcia talks about challenging Macias signatures.

New Illinois bill aims to overhaul public defense system | The Chicago Report
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A major overhaul to the Illinois justice system could be officially underway.  House Bill 3363 lays the foundation for a brand new agency, the state public defender office.   The goal is to bring more consistent legal representation for Illinois residents who can't afford an attorney.  Joining us now to discuss the rolled-out timeline is the bill's sponsor, State representative Dave Vella, who actually started his legal career as a public defender, before heading to Springfield.

Illinois passes bill targeting junk fees for Illinois residents | ChicagoLIVE
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A new Illinois law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to reduce junk fees for consumers across the state. Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), who sponsored the bill, joins ChicagoLIVE with the details.

Gov. Pritzker signs new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1 | ChicagoLIVE
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Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1. State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (6th) joins ChicagoLive to discuss the legislation and what it means for consumers.

Chicago reportedly bid $3.3B to buy back parking meters, aldermen demand answers

Chicago aldermen learned Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration quietly submitted an unsuccessful $3.3 billion bid to buy back the city's parking meter system, raising questions about the secretive process and how the city planned to finance the purchase.

Parking meter deal, teen trends solutions | The Chicago Report
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What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report." 

Bally's Casino threatens to sue Chicago | The Chicago Report
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 Chicago recently legalized video gambling. But Mayor Johnson is trying to reverse that move, to salvage a deal with Bally's Casino.  Yesterday, the mayor's chief financial officer came to city hall to ask aldermen to ban the terminals.  If they don't, Bally's says they'll sue, and blow up its contract with the city.   These machines have been a sticking point for Mayor Johnson.   Aldermen passed this year's budget over his objections relying on video gambling revenue to plug a $6.8M hole.  Ald. Anthony Beale, who led the charge to green light video gambling, had harsh words for Bally's representatives.

Teens propose solutions to takeovers at City Hall | The Chicago Report
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Teens led the way at City Hall, offering testimony on what draws young people to large gatherings that we've seen cause a myriad of issues in the Chicago area. Youth Employment Subcommittee Chair Jessie Fuentes joins us.

Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act signed in Illinois
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 Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned its decision on Roe v. Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion.  Today, Governor Pritzker took action to expand reproductive protections in Illinois.  He signed a new law that protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state.  Joining me now is state Senator Celina Villanueva who helped spearhead this legislation.

How a Chicago gun violence reduction department would work
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Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.