Affordable housing in Illinois at a tipping point | The Chicago Report
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
Illinois looks to crack down on addictive social media | The Chicago Report
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers weigh mega projects bill, millionaire's tax | The Chicago Report
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
Mother of Megan Bos calls for SAFE-T Act reform
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
Illinois lawmakers consider millionaire’s tax to pay for property tax relief, schools
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Bears stadium bill picks up momentum in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
New push from lawmakers to keep Bears in Illinois
Springfield lawmakers are debating a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential Bears stadium bill.
Springfield lawmakers are debating a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential Bears stadium bill.
CTA fires security guards, conclusion of Illinois v. Trump | The Chicago Report
The CTA has let go hundreds of security guards. And, a judge concluded the Illinois vs. Trump case. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The CTA has let go hundreds of security guards. And, a judge concluded the Illinois vs. Trump case. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Where does Illinois' marijuana tax revenue go? | The Chicago Report
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
CPS parents push back over May Day debate | The Chicago Report
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.
Head of Chicago's watchdog agency talks leaving office | The Chicago Report
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.
CTA fires private security guards, plans to use more police officers
The Chicago Transit Authority is firing about 160 private security guards to replace them with police officers to maintain security on its transit system.
The Chicago Transit Authority is firing about 160 private security guards to replace them with police officers to maintain security on its transit system.
Illinois teachers union weighs in on Bears stadium debate
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
Bailey says calling Chicago a ‘hellhole’ was ‘dumb’ as he courts more city votes
Bailey said his calling Chicago a "hellhole" in his last campaign was "dumb" as he tries to attract more urban voters.
Bailey said his calling Chicago a "hellhole" in his last campaign was "dumb" as he tries to attract more urban voters.
Pritzker gave another $5M to boost Stratton in Senate primary, records show
Pritzker donated another $5 million to a super PAC supporting Stratton, in her successful U.S. Senate primary campaign, FEC records show.
Pritzker donated another $5 million to a super PAC supporting Stratton, in her successful U.S. Senate primary campaign, FEC records show.
‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
"Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1." By now, you’ve heard that claim, but whether it’s true depends on who you ask.
"Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1." By now, you’ve heard that claim, but whether it’s true depends on who you ask.
CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama | The Chicago Report
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
Money moves to stay afloat in the economy | The Chicago Report
With rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting close to home, a lot of people say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Black Business School is joining us tonight to break down what’s really going on and what families can do to stay afloat.
With rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting close to home, a lot of people say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Black Business School is joining us tonight to break down what’s really going on and what families can do to stay afloat.
CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama| The Chicago Report
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.
After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch. Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests. They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.