Illinois lawmakers call for repeal of TRUST Act after killing of Sheridan Gorman | ChicagoLIVE
Republican state senators are pushing to repeal sanctuary policies.
Republican state senators are pushing to repeal sanctuary policies.
Chicago mayor responds to criticism, IL leaders target immigration law fixes | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against him by the two top public safety officials he fired last week. And, state political leaders take aim at fixes to immigration law. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against him by the two top public safety officials he fired last week. And, state political leaders take aim at fixes to immigration law. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Investigation into Chicago's community violence programs | The Chicago Report
A new free press investigation brought reporter Olivia Reingold from New York to Chicago. She decided to dig deep into the peacekeeper program, which hires former gang members to help reduce violence in the city.
A new free press investigation brought reporter Olivia Reingold from New York to Chicago. She decided to dig deep into the peacekeeper program, which hires former gang members to help reduce violence in the city.
Republicans blame sanctuary laws in killing of Sheridan Gorman | The Chicago Report
State Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-Lockport) joined the show to talk about the debate over whether the state's sanctuary immigration laws contributed to the killing of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.
State Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-Lockport) joined the show to talk about the debate over whether the state's sanctuary immigration laws contributed to the killing of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.
Illinois sanctuary laws cause of student's killing, FOP president | The Chicago Report
John Cantanzara, the president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, said he agrees that Loyola student Sheridan Gorman's killing, allegedly by a migrant, could have been prevented if not for the state's sanctuary laws.
John Cantanzara, the president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, said he agrees that Loyola student Sheridan Gorman's killing, allegedly by a migrant, could have been prevented if not for the state's sanctuary laws.
Mayor Johnson responds to allegations by fired aides | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.
Chicago mayor pushes back on claims from fired officials as City Hall shakeup continues
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.
Pritzker says Loyola student Sheridan Gorman’s killing was due to ‘real failures’
The governor blamed the Trump administration for not going after "the worst of the worst," as the president said he would.
The governor blamed the Trump administration for not going after "the worst of the worst," as the president said he would.
Chicago mayor pushes back on claims from fired officials as City Hall shakeup continues
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.
Chicago mayor responds after sudden firings of top public safety aides
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses backlash following the abrupt dismissal of key public safety officials and weighs in on questions surrounding the Sheridan Gorman tragedy.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses backlash following the abrupt dismissal of key public safety officials and weighs in on questions surrounding the Sheridan Gorman tragedy.
Chicago City Hall drama, student's killing sparks immigration debate | The Chicago Report
A fired aide to Mayor Brandon Johnson details allegations of "hostility" toward law enforcement; the killing of Sheridan Gorman is sparking a debate over sanctuary policies; and the latest on the war in Iran from an NEIU professor.
A fired aide to Mayor Brandon Johnson details allegations of "hostility" toward law enforcement; the killing of Sheridan Gorman is sparking a debate over sanctuary policies; and the latest on the war in Iran from an NEIU professor.
Latest on Iran War detailed by Chicago professor | The Chicago Report
Mateo Farzaneh, a professor at Northeastern Illinois University, joined the show to talk about the latest developments in the Iran War.
Mateo Farzaneh, a professor at Northeastern Illinois University, joined the show to talk about the latest developments in the Iran War.
Killing of Chicago university student sparks sanctuary law debate | The Chicago Report
The killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is getting national attention as the suspect, Jose Medina, is facing murder charges.
The killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is getting national attention as the suspect, Jose Medina, is facing murder charges.
Fired aide to Chicago mayor alleges hostility in office | The Chicago Report
A now-fired aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is alleging a culture of hostility toward law enforcement in the mayor's office. Manny Whitfield also detailed a personnel dispute that he believes led to his firing.
A now-fired aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is alleging a culture of hostility toward law enforcement in the mayor's office. Manny Whitfield also detailed a personnel dispute that he believes led to his firing.
City Council halts wage increase for tipped workers | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the One Fair Wage discussion, continued fallout after Chicago Deputy Mayor's firing, talking to the architect of a new Soldier Field idea, and the latest hotel tax hike in Chicago.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the One Fair Wage discussion, continued fallout after Chicago Deputy Mayor's firing, talking to the architect of a new Soldier Field idea, and the latest hotel tax hike in Chicago.
City Council passes hotel tax - highest in the nation| The Chicago Report
Chicago is ramping up the hotel tax to fund tourism. On Wednesday, city council unanimously voted to create a tourism improvement district, raising hotel taxes to 19% --the highest in the nation. Supporters say it's needed to boost the city's marketing budget. To weigh in, we have Michael Jacobson, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association.
Chicago is ramping up the hotel tax to fund tourism. On Wednesday, city council unanimously voted to create a tourism improvement district, raising hotel taxes to 19% --the highest in the nation. Supporters say it's needed to boost the city's marketing budget. To weigh in, we have Michael Jacobson, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association.
Edward Peck's Soldier Field proposal | The Chicago Report
There's an architect making a last-minute pitch to keep the team at Solider Field. Edward Peck's design includes a translucent roof, more seating, and an entertainment district. Could these upgrades be enough to keep Indiana or Arlington Heights off the table? Peck joins us know to make his case.
There's an architect making a last-minute pitch to keep the team at Solider Field. Edward Peck's design includes a translucent roof, more seating, and an entertainment district. Could these upgrades be enough to keep Indiana or Arlington Heights off the table? Peck joins us know to make his case.
City Council halts wage increase for tipped workers | The Chicago Report
Like clockwork - city council and the mayor are at odds on another issue. Yesterday, the council voted 30-18 to freeze planned hikes in the minimum wage for tipped workers like servers and bartenders. So instead of gradually going up to match the regular city minimum wage around $16, it will stay at $12.62 an hour. But a frustrated mayor johnson said he has other plans.
Like clockwork - city council and the mayor are at odds on another issue. Yesterday, the council voted 30-18 to freeze planned hikes in the minimum wage for tipped workers like servers and bartenders. So instead of gradually going up to match the regular city minimum wage around $16, it will stay at $12.62 an hour. But a frustrated mayor johnson said he has other plans.
CTA sues government over paused project funding | The Chicago Report
The CTA is suing the Trump administration over paused funding for two of its projects.
The CTA is suing the Trump administration over paused funding for two of its projects.
Fallout continues after Chicago Deputy Mayor firing | The Chicago Report
More fallout today after yesterday's surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's point person for public safety, deputy mayor Garien Gatewood. More than 20 city council members have sent the mayor a letter condemning the move, and what they say is a character assassination from the mayor's office with claims that Gatewood presided over a hostile work environment.
More fallout today after yesterday's surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's point person for public safety, deputy mayor Garien Gatewood. More than 20 city council members have sent the mayor a letter condemning the move, and what they say is a character assassination from the mayor's office with claims that Gatewood presided over a hostile work environment.