WIU librarian layoffs overturned, ruled 'illegal' | The Chicago Report
An arbitrator said Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year and ordering the school to give them their jobs back with back pay. Union leaders call it a major victory, but say chronic underfunding from springfield is still forcing regional colleges to make dangerous cuts. Joining us now to discuss the ruling is union President John Miller.
An arbitrator said Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year and ordering the school to give them their jobs back with back pay. Union leaders call it a major victory, but say chronic underfunding from springfield is still forcing regional colleges to make dangerous cuts. Joining us now to discuss the ruling is union President John Miller.
Cook County roperty tax bills will be late by 2 months | The Chicago Report
Cook County will once again delay sending property tax bills. This time, they will be late by at least two months this year. Joining us now to break down the systemic crunch is Professor David Merriman with UIC, who specializes in government and public affairs.
Cook County will once again delay sending property tax bills. This time, they will be late by at least two months this year. Joining us now to break down the systemic crunch is Professor David Merriman with UIC, who specializes in government and public affairs.
CPS CEO asked to explain district policies | The Chicago Report
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
‘Extremely disturbed’: Rep. Delia Ramirez speaks out after CPS trans student protections hearing
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.
Gov. JB Pritzker 'would be happy' to call special session to keep Bears in Illinois
On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he's open to calling a special session to try and keep the Bears in Illinois.
On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he's open to calling a special session to try and keep the Bears in Illinois.
Liam Stanton makes mayoral bid, new immigration center bill | The Chicago Report
Liam Stanton is reflecting on his bid for Chicago mayor. And, a new immigration center bill is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk for consideration. We break it all down.
Liam Stanton is reflecting on his bid for Chicago mayor. And, a new immigration center bill is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk for consideration. We break it all down.
Bill limiting locations for new immigration detention centers heads to governor | The Chicago Report
A new bill heading to the governor's desk would ban new immigration detention centers from being built near Illinois homes, schools and churches. Sen. Kimberly Lightford joins us.
A new bill heading to the governor's desk would ban new immigration detention centers from being built near Illinois homes, schools and churches. Sen. Kimberly Lightford joins us.
Rep. McLaughlin has a new pitch for the Bears stadium bill | The Chicago Report
Rep. Martin McLaughlin has a new proposal for the Bears stadium bill.
Rep. Martin McLaughlin has a new proposal for the Bears stadium bill.
Liam Stanton makes his Chicago mayoral bid | The Chicago Report
First time candidate Liam Stanton launched his bid for Chicago mayor back in February. He's a businessman who has been active on social media, advertising his campaign. He joins us and reflects on some of his ideas.
First time candidate Liam Stanton launched his bid for Chicago mayor back in February. He's a businessman who has been active on social media, advertising his campaign. He joins us and reflects on some of his ideas.
New Illinois bill could keep the Bears in Chicago | The Loop
Fox Chicago's Sammy Panayotovich talks potential legislation that could prevent the Bears stadium move to Indiana.
Fox Chicago's Sammy Panayotovich talks potential legislation that could prevent the Bears stadium move to Indiana.
Illinois lawmaker proposes plan to keep Bears from moving to Indiana
An Illinois state representative plans to introduce legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois after the team announced it is moving forward with plans for a potential new stadium development in northwest Indiana.
An Illinois state representative plans to introduce legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois after the team announced it is moving forward with plans for a potential new stadium development in northwest Indiana.
New Illinois bill would keep Chicago Bears in state after Indiana stadium push
The fight over the Chicago Bears' future home isn't over yet. Here's what a new Illinois proposal would do.
The fight over the Chicago Bears' future home isn't over yet. Here's what a new Illinois proposal would do.
Violent weekend in Chicago, questions remain in Krystal Rivera investigation | The Chicago Report
Chicago saw a violent weekend after reported shootings in the Lincoln Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods. And one year later, questions still remain in the Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera investigation. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago saw a violent weekend after reported shootings in the Lincoln Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods. And one year later, questions still remain in the Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera investigation. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
8 patients reportedly died in Chicago surgeon's care | The Chicago Report
A Chicago Tribune investigation into a local plastic surgeon may lead to changes in the law. According to the Tribune, Dr. Ayoub Sayeg has been under investigation since 2020 after multiple patient deaths in a seven-year span. Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
A Chicago Tribune investigation into a local plastic surgeon may lead to changes in the law. According to the Tribune, Dr. Ayoub Sayeg has been under investigation since 2020 after multiple patient deaths in a seven-year span. Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
Family attorney says CPD is stonewalling investigation | The Chicago Report
One year after the death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera, her family's attorney says they're still waiting for answers. The legal team representing Rivera's family is accusing the Chicago Police Department of stonewalling its civil investigation.
One year after the death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera, her family's attorney says they're still waiting for answers. The legal team representing Rivera's family is accusing the Chicago Police Department of stonewalling its civil investigation.
22 shot, 2 fatally over the weekend in Chicago | The Chicago Report
43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen joins "The Chicago Report" to talk about the recent uptick in violence after recent shootings that occurred in Lincoln Park and Bronzeville.
43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen joins "The Chicago Report" to talk about the recent uptick in violence after recent shootings that occurred in Lincoln Park and Bronzeville.
Gov. Pritzker pauses data center subsidies | The Chicago Report
The POWER Act, which would have regulated data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state guardrails. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is pushing for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption and community impact. Joining us to discuss the implications is Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
The POWER Act, which would have regulated data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state guardrails. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is pushing for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption and community impact. Joining us to discuss the implications is Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
Darren Bailey on what he'd do differently in the Bears stadium debacle | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker's Republican gubernatorial opponent Darren Bailey is weighing in after the Bears announced their stadium plans for Hammond, Indiana on Friday.
Gov. Pritzker's Republican gubernatorial opponent Darren Bailey is weighing in after the Bears announced their stadium plans for Hammond, Indiana on Friday.
Lawmaker says Illinois prepared to financially help the Bears stay | The Chicago Report
We checked in with State Senator Willie Preston, as the megaprojects bill was making it's way out of the house to the senate. We're bringing him back tonight, with this latest development.
We checked in with State Senator Willie Preston, as the megaprojects bill was making it's way out of the house to the senate. We're bringing him back tonight, with this latest development.
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.