Illinois' conversion therapy ban now at risk
Illinois has banned conversion therapy for minors since 2015 under the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.
Illinois has banned conversion therapy for minors since 2015 under the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.
Cook County property tax bills are due: Why do we pay property taxes anyway?
The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.
The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.
New CPS head, Cook County property tax study | The Chicago Report
Paris has the latest on the appointment of the new head of CPS and on a study of how much property taxes in Cook County have skyrocketed.
Paris has the latest on the appointment of the new head of CPS and on a study of how much property taxes in Cook County have skyrocketed.
Cook County property taxes have skyrocketed. Who's to blame? | The Chicago Report
A new report from the Cook County Treasurer's Office says that property taxes in the county have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last 30 years. What is to blame?
A new report from the Cook County Treasurer's Office says that property taxes in the county have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last 30 years. What is to blame?
What to know about the new head of CPS | The Chicago Report
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.
A vote from behind bars? Illinois bill sparks debate
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
A vote from behind bars? Illinois bill sparks debate
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Cook County property taxes have risen twice as fast as inflation, new study finds
Treasurer Maria Pappas released the study just days before property taxes are due in Cook County and says it's a "call to action."
Treasurer Maria Pappas released the study just days before property taxes are due in Cook County and says it's a "call to action."
Illinois bill would require speed limiters for reckless drivers | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed law would mandate speed-limiting devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving.
A proposed law would mandate speed-limiting devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving.
Chicago’s No Kings protest draws thousands to Loop amid Iran war, rising gas prices nationwide
Thousands of people gathered in the Loop on Saturday as another round of No Kings protests returned to the city and suburbs.
Thousands of people gathered in the Loop on Saturday as another round of No Kings protests returned to the city and suburbs.
Bears stadium saga continues | The Chicago Report
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
' No Kings' Chicago March to be held tomorrow | The Chicago Report
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Nancy Andrade's resignation sparks antisemitism debate | The Chicago Report
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.
Bears stadium saga continues | The Chicago Report
The Bears are still tussling with lawmakers in Springfield still trying to finalize a deal to have them avoid property taxes and pay in lieu of fees on their massive planned development in Arlington Heights. Is it going anywhere and will it get done before the bears up and move to Hammond Indiana. Kam Buckner joins the show to discuss.
The Bears are still tussling with lawmakers in Springfield still trying to finalize a deal to have them avoid property taxes and pay in lieu of fees on their massive planned development in Arlington Heights. Is it going anywhere and will it get done before the bears up and move to Hammond Indiana. Kam Buckner joins the show to discuss.
New CPS CEO, anthropic AI and Pentagon dispute | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools has a new CEO and it's a familiar face. And, we take a closer look at anthropic AI and the Pentagon dispute. All this and more on tonight's "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Public Schools has a new CEO and it's a familiar face. And, we take a closer look at anthropic AI and the Pentagon dispute. All this and more on tonight's "The Chicago Report."
Will they stay or will they go? Chicago Bears face deadline as IL lawmakers weigh stadium megabill
State Rep. Kam Buckner discusses a looming end-of-month deadline, a key committee hearing, and whether a proposed megaprojects bill has enough support to keep the Bears in Illinois.
State Rep. Kam Buckner discusses a looming end-of-month deadline, a key committee hearing, and whether a proposed megaprojects bill has enough support to keep the Bears in Illinois.
Mayor's vetoes subminimum wage freeze, social media lawsuit | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the subminimum wage freeze. And, social media platforms are being sued over addiction. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the subminimum wage freeze. And, social media platforms are being sued over addiction. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
David Byrne's 'Theater of the Mind' debuts at Goodman Theatre | The Chicago Report
A new theatrical production opens Wednesday night in Chicago. It's part theater, part haunted house, part science experiment and is the brainchild of David Byrne.
A new theatrical production opens Wednesday night in Chicago. It's part theater, part haunted house, part science experiment and is the brainchild of David Byrne.
Meta, YouTube found negligent in addiction trial | The Chicago Report
A jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark case over social media addiction. The plaintiff will get $3 million in compensation.
A jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark case over social media addiction. The plaintiff will get $3 million in compensation.
City Council meeting shifts focus to Loyola student’s murder | The Chicago Report
Today's City Council meeting with the Committee on Immigration and Refugee Rights took a different turn when some speakers shifted the focus to the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.
Today's City Council meeting with the Committee on Immigration and Refugee Rights took a different turn when some speakers shifted the focus to the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.