Illinois Republicans push to reform SAFE-T Act after nationwide end to cash bail
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Illinois GOP lawmakers are meeting to propose changes to the SAFE-T Act following a federal order ending cashless bail across the U.S., citing serious concerns with the current law.

Pritzker responds to report about photo he took with 'peacekeeper' accused in deadly Chicago burglary, crash

Gov. JB Pritzker has issued a statement about a photo he took just this month with a Chicago "peacekeeper" who is now charged with murder in a deadly smash-and-grab burglary crash last week.

Exclusive: Memo shows Pritzker's office warned about Chicago pension bill

New documents obtained by Fox 32 show that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office was warned by Chicago officials that pension legislation could cause deep financial harm to the city.

Exclusive: Memo shows Pritzker's office warned about Chicago pension bill
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New documents obtained by Fox 32 show that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office was warned by Chicago officials that pension legislation could cause deep financial harm to the city.

Shot fired at Illinois state senator's home, suspect in custody

Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel's home was struck by gunfire early Tuesday. Police say the shooting was not politically motivated.

The Chicago Report: Enrollment down in Chicago Public Schools this year
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There are fewer students attending Chicago Public Schools this year. What's fueling the decrease and how will it affect the school system?

The Chicago Report: Chicago Latinos largely oppose both Johnson and Trump
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A new poll is trying to get a sense of how Chicago's Latino population feels about Trump, Pritzker, the mayor and immigration. Political strategist and Urban Institute CEO Juan Rangel joins us.

'People are frightened': Pritzker warns of rising violence, criticizes Trump's rhetoric

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.

Pritzker says threats against him have spiked since Charlie Kirk shooting
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he?s faced a surge in threats following last week?s deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Speaking at a roundtable in Chicago, Pritzker accused Donald Trump of fueling political violence while Republicans pushed back, pointing to his own past rhetoric. The governor also raised concerns about immigration enforcement, citing fear in communities and a recent deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park.

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican credited with guiding the state into a period of greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday, according to his family. He was 79.

Charlie Kirk fallout, Reilly vs. Preckwinkle & 9/11 reflections | The Chicago Report
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On this episode of ?The Chicago Report:? the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.

Charlie Kirk shooting: Chicago-area native at the center of a ?watershed moment? in U.S. politics?
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On this episode of "The Chicago Report:" After Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah campus event, University of Chicago professor Robert Pape warns the U.S. has hit ?a new level? of political violence. Politician Aaron Del Mar urges us to remember Kirk as a person, beyond politics. Plus, former FBI agent Ross Rice shares the latest on the investigation.

Charlie Kirk shooting marks 'new level' of political violence, Chicago professor says
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Robert Pape, a University of Chicago professor and expert on political violence, said the United States has reached ?a new level? of political violence after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday at a campus event in Utah. He urged politicians at all levels to forcefully condemn such violence.

ICE operations & National Guard debate in Chicago | Plus UFO missile testimony explained
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In this episode of "The Chicago Report," we dive into a heated panel discussion on ICE operations and the potential deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. Local experts and community leaders debate whether police should cooperate with ICE and what this means for the city?s future. Plus, we bring you a separate segment featuring UFO lawyer Daniel Sheehan explaining recent congressional testimony about a UAP that appeared to deflect a missile.