Progressive Democrats push bill to abolish ICE | The Chicago Report
Several progressive Democratic Congresspeople want ICE abolished and that includes Chicago Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, who has also called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Several progressive Democratic Congresspeople want ICE abolished and that includes Chicago Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, who has also called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products | The Chicago Report
Come April, hemp-derived weed products will be banned throughout the city of Chicago. However, there will be some notable exceptions.
Come April, hemp-derived weed products will be banned throughout the city of Chicago. However, there will be some notable exceptions.
Who is running for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election?
Come January 2027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.
Come January 2027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.
How Trump's first year back in office affected Chicago | The Chicago Report
A team of experts joined Paris to break down President Trump's first year back in the White House, and could Chicago lose millions of dollars in federal funding to help the unhoused population?
A team of experts joined Paris to break down President Trump's first year back in the White House, and could Chicago lose millions of dollars in federal funding to help the unhoused population?
Chicago might lose millions to help unhoused residents | The Chicago Report
Advocates for Chicago's homeless community say tens of millions of dollars may be at stake.
Advocates for Chicago's homeless community say tens of millions of dollars may be at stake.
Expert panel breaks down Trump's first year back in office | The Chicago Report
Paris is joined by three political experts to break down President Trump's first year back in office.
Paris is joined by three political experts to break down President Trump's first year back in office.
Chicago parking meters, CPD officer shooting | The Chicago Report
Can Chicago buy back its parking meter system? An expert breaks down President Trump's obsession with Greenland. And new details on the events that led to the fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by her fellow officer.
Can Chicago buy back its parking meter system? An expert breaks down President Trump's obsession with Greenland. And new details on the events that led to the fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by her fellow officer.
New details on fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera | The Chicago Report
New reporting by the Illinois Answers Project on the shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera, by a fellow officer, is raising questions about the investigation.
New reporting by the Illinois Answers Project on the shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera, by a fellow officer, is raising questions about the investigation.
Could Chicago buy back its parking meters? | The Chicago Report
Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) joined Paris to talk about the possibility of the city buying back its parking meter system, reversing a hugely unpopular deal from years ago.
Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) joined Paris to talk about the possibility of the city buying back its parking meter system, reversing a hugely unpopular deal from years ago.
Trump's fixation on Greenland is 'insane,' expert says | The Chicago Report
Cecile Shea, of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, joined Paris to discuss President Trump's efforts to take over Greenland.
Cecile Shea, of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, joined Paris to discuss President Trump's efforts to take over Greenland.
After the Bears season ends, effort for new stadium deal heats up
After the dramatic Divisional Round loss, the quest for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears is taking center stage.
After the dramatic Divisional Round loss, the quest for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears is taking center stage.
‘A stain on this country’: Duckworth tears into Trump during MLK Day remarks
U.S. Senator from Illinois Tammy Duck spoke Monday morning ahead of the 36th annual Dr. King Breakfast in Chicago.
U.S. Senator from Illinois Tammy Duck spoke Monday morning ahead of the 36th annual Dr. King Breakfast in Chicago.
Pritzker’s $25M to his own campaign dwarfs GOP rivals’ cash totals, records show
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act into law
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act signed into legislation, taking effect in 2026
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs law expanding record sealing — what it means for Illinoisans | ChicagoLIVE
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Pritzker signs Clean Slate Act into law
The new law will automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months, impacting more than two million Illinoisans and expanding access to jobs, education, and housing when it takes effect later this year.
The new law will automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months, impacting more than two million Illinoisans and expanding access to jobs, education, and housing when it takes effect later this year.
Arlington Heights leaders push lawmakers to keep the Bears in Illinois
Village and state leaders held a press conference on Friday, urging approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, including the Chicago Bears’ proposed project at Arlington Park.
Village and state leaders held a press conference on Friday, urging approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, including the Chicago Bears’ proposed project at Arlington Park.
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act | The Chicago Report
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Race for Illinois Senate seat | The Chicago Report
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.