Chicago mourns wife, son of late Cook County Commissioner | The Chicago Report
Cook County Board Commissioner Bill Lowry was a friend of the Deer family and is joining us now on The Chicago Report.
Cook County Board Commissioner Bill Lowry was a friend of the Deer family and is joining us now on The Chicago Report.
Chicago mayor wins tipped minimum wage fight
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago City Council to weigh ban on officers' participation in ‘extremist activity’
The Chicago City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that would ban police officers from engaging in "extremist activity."
The Chicago City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that would ban police officers from engaging in "extremist activity."
Asian carp politics, teen takeover solutions | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
Yusef Jackson talks plans for Rainbow PUSH after dad's death | The Chicago Report
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Child psychologist talks teen takeovers, causes and solutions | The Chicago Report
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
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.