Former alderman criticizes Employee Head Tax | The Chicago Report
The owner of a beloved local diner is pleading for Mayor Brandon Johnson to cool it on all his talk of an employee head tax.
The owner of a beloved local diner is pleading for Mayor Brandon Johnson to cool it on all his talk of an employee head tax.
Growing pressure for Illinois remap | The Chicago Report
Illinois Congressional Black Caucus is speaking with one voice -- they want the state to enter the midterm redistricting wars being fought in states like Texas, California and now Indiana and North Carolina.
Illinois Congressional Black Caucus is speaking with one voice -- they want the state to enter the midterm redistricting wars being fought in states like Texas, California and now Indiana and North Carolina.
Sean Grayson found guilty of second-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting | The Chicago Report
Ex-Illinois cop Sean Grayson was found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey on Wednesday.
Ex-Illinois cop Sean Grayson was found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey on Wednesday.
Illinois lawmakers push $1.5B public transit bill to avert fiscal cliff
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system.
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system.
Kat Abughazaleh, Illinois congressional candidate, indicted over Broadview protests, records show
Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate for Congress, was among six indicted in connection with protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate for Congress, was among six indicted in connection with protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
Illinois lawmakers won’t vote on redistricting in veto session, but ‘all options’ on the table
Illinois state lawmakers will not vote on a new congressional map during this week's veto session, officials said.
Illinois state lawmakers will not vote on a new congressional map during this week's veto session, officials said.
Tariffs impacting farmers' costs, margins | The Chicago Report
Illinois farmers are in the middle of harvest season, or have already had their harvest, but this year's bounty brings uncertainy amid President Trump's tariffs.
Illinois farmers are in the middle of harvest season, or have already had their harvest, but this year's bounty brings uncertainy amid President Trump's tariffs.
Feds deployed tear gas in Irving Park, Lake View | The Chicago Report
Witnesses to the weekend's raids in Old Irving Park and Little Village speak out on the chaos that unfolded.
Witnesses to the weekend's raids in Old Irving Park and Little Village speak out on the chaos that unfolded.
Bovino ordered to report to judge weekly | The Chicago Report
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino must report on immigration activities every day before federal judge Sara Ellis.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino must report on immigration activities every day before federal judge Sara Ellis.
Illinois Republicans push back against Democratic plan to redraw political maps
GOP leaders criticize Democrats’ calls to counter Republican gerrymandering nationwide, arguing Illinois’ districts have long been drawn to favor Democrats.
GOP leaders criticize Democrats’ calls to counter Republican gerrymandering nationwide, arguing Illinois’ districts have long been drawn to favor Democrats.
Might Illinois join redistricting push as Democrats target gerrymandering across US?
Illinois could be the next state in line to redraw its congressional maps before the midterm elections next year.
Illinois could be the next state in line to redraw its congressional maps before the midterm elections next year.
Indiana governor calls special session to redraw state's congressional map
Indiana University professor Aaron Dusso provides insight on what redrawing Indiana's state map could mean for the 2026 midterm election.
Indiana University professor Aaron Dusso provides insight on what redrawing Indiana's state map could mean for the 2026 midterm election.
Darren Bailey's running mate files nomination papers
Darren Bailey's running mate, Aaron Del Mar, filed nomination papers in his absence following a helicopter crash last Wednesday that killed his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Del Mar submitted over 12,000 signatures collected from 3,000 volunteers across Illinois.
Darren Bailey's running mate, Aaron Del Mar, filed nomination papers in his absence following a helicopter crash last Wednesday that killed his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Del Mar submitted over 12,000 signatures collected from 3,000 volunteers across Illinois.
Pritzker files for re-election, criticizes Trump amid govt shutdown
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
Four members of Darren Bailey's family killed in helicopter crash | The Chicago Report
Early Thursday morning, tragedy struck as the Darren Bailey for Governor campaign announced the sudden deaths of his son, daughter in law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash in Montana.
Early Thursday morning, tragedy struck as the Darren Bailey for Governor campaign announced the sudden deaths of his son, daughter in law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash in Montana.
More controversy in Little Village | The Chicago Report
Chaos unfolded in Little Village on Thursday with tear gas and unrest after another high profile federal immigration raid.
Chaos unfolded in Little Village on Thursday with tear gas and unrest after another high profile federal immigration raid.
Rep. Schneider on government shutdown | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Lori Lightfoot on federal immigration enforcement across Chicago | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
The federal government is still shut down. Here’s why | ChicagoLIVE
Paris Schutz joins us with insight on where negotiations stand in Washington | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Paris Schutz joins us with insight on where negotiations stand in Washington | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Pritzker pushes back on Mayor Johnson’s $16 billion Chicago budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Tuesday began the process of securing votes to pass his more than $16 billion city budget.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Tuesday began the process of securing votes to pass his more than $16 billion city budget.