AI companies used journalists' voices to train programs, lawsuit claims | The Chicago Report
Illinois journalists say tech companies are stealing their voices to train their AI programs in a new lawsuit.
Illinois journalists say tech companies are stealing their voices to train their AI programs in a new lawsuit.
Busy day for Chicago City Council on Wednesday | The Chicago Report
The Chicago City Council has a busy day on Wednesday with a new city watchdog, police settlements, and tax incentives for a big redevelopment plan on the agenda.
The Chicago City Council has a busy day on Wednesday with a new city watchdog, police settlements, and tax incentives for a big redevelopment plan on the agenda.
Trump backs Darren Bailey for Illinois governor | The Chicago Report
President Trump made his support for GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey very clear on Tuesday and threw another jab at incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
President Trump made his support for GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey very clear on Tuesday and threw another jab at incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
Potential Bears stadium prompts traffic worries | The Chicago Report
Multiple northwest suburban mayors are demanding a traffic study on a potential new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Multiple northwest suburban mayors are demanding a traffic study on a potential new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Suburban mayors demand Bears stadium traffic study: 'Don't forget about this traffic'
Some northwest suburban mayors want a seat at the table when it comes to a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Some northwest suburban mayors want a seat at the table when it comes to a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
Potential new Bears stadium traffic concerns surrounding mayors
Suburban mayors are asking for more input on the construction of a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, specifically because they're concerned about infrastructure.
Suburban mayors are asking for more input on the construction of a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, specifically because they're concerned about infrastructure.
Arlington Heights ready for Bears stadium even as megaprojects bill still not OK'd
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.
Bears stadium fight, HIV funding and alder sues the feds | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Chicago alder talks lawsuit over arrest by feds | The Chicago Report
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.
Grant funding cut for HIV/AIDS care in Chicago | The Chicago Report
Chicago-area nonprofits are joining forces to protest grant cuts that they say will jeopardize care for Chicagoans living with HIV.
Chicago-area nonprofits are joining forces to protest grant cuts that they say will jeopardize care for Chicagoans living with HIV.
Pritzker says he's 'not opposed' to pausing gas tax | The Chicago Report
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Pritzker decries Johnson's push to keep Bears in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago
Pritzker accused Johnson of showing up "late in the game" after a renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker accused Johnson of showing up "late in the game" after a renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker's BUILD plan sparks fight with suburban mayors over housing, local control
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
Local church giving back this weekend | The Chicago Report
A local church is stepping beyond the church walls and providing a whole lot of help and hope to Chicagoland families. Living Word Christian Center is hosting “Good Neighbor Day,” a nationwide day of service tomorrow. They're going to have a food and clothing distribution, health and fitness support, financial literacy workshops and more! Here to tell us all about it is Melody Winston, Senior Executive with Living Word Christian Center, and related entities.
A local church is stepping beyond the church walls and providing a whole lot of help and hope to Chicagoland families. Living Word Christian Center is hosting “Good Neighbor Day,” a nationwide day of service tomorrow. They're going to have a food and clothing distribution, health and fitness support, financial literacy workshops and more! Here to tell us all about it is Melody Winston, Senior Executive with Living Word Christian Center, and related entities.
Local mayors oppose 'BUILD' Act | The Chicago Report
Illinois lawmakers and local officials are weighing the potential impact of the proposed BUILD Act. It's a wide-ranging housing and zoning bill that could reshape how development decisions are made across the state. Supporters say it would speed up housing construction, reduce permit delays, and help with making homes more affordable. But some suburban leaders are raising concerns about local control and how the changes would impact the character of established neighborhoods. Here to weigh in is president of the DuPage mayor and managers conference and Roselle Mayor David Pileski.
Illinois lawmakers and local officials are weighing the potential impact of the proposed BUILD Act. It's a wide-ranging housing and zoning bill that could reshape how development decisions are made across the state. Supporters say it would speed up housing construction, reduce permit delays, and help with making homes more affordable. But some suburban leaders are raising concerns about local control and how the changes would impact the character of established neighborhoods. Here to weigh in is president of the DuPage mayor and managers conference and Roselle Mayor David Pileski.
Lawmakers push for overdose prevention sites | The Chicago Report
Lawmakers, public health experts, and community leaders are highlighting new research on overdose prevention sites and pushing for one to be established on Chicago’s West Side. Many say this could help save lives and connect people to treatment. One of the local lawmakers behind the push is State Representative La Shawn Ford of the 8th district.
Lawmakers, public health experts, and community leaders are highlighting new research on overdose prevention sites and pushing for one to be established on Chicago’s West Side. Many say this could help save lives and connect people to treatment. One of the local lawmakers behind the push is State Representative La Shawn Ford of the 8th district.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.