Illinois Politics

Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains key deadlines, vote-by-mail return tips, and why turnout is already higher than in the 2018 and 2022 primaries as early voting continues across all 50 wards before Election Day on March 17.

A few new bill proposals could change self-driving car programs, public bathrooms and much more. Fox Chicago's Anita Blanton breaks it all down in The Chicago Report

Every year, Preservation Chicago releases its annual most endangered buildings list.  These are historically or culturally significate sites at risk of demolition or neglect.  Well tonight, the executive director is here to explain how his list compels the city to take action.  This is Ward Miller.

Now to another bill making its way through Springfield.  Two local high schoolers from Pontiac, Illinois came up with a proposal in government class to require vape producers to manage the disposal of their products.  To turn that idea into reality, they enlisted the help of Dany Robles from the Illinois Environmental Council.  He's here to explain how mandating vape disposal will benefit the environment.

Let's talk about another one that will affect Chicagoans.  Last week, the news that Waymo's self driving cars had begun testing here made waves online.  Now, state Senator Michael Hastings is introducing legislation to regulate these autonomous cars.  He's here with me now to break down the bill. 

The U.S. Senate just rejected a bill to halt the war against Iran in an early show of support for President Trump's campaign.  The war powers resolution failed 47 to 53 with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman being the sole democrat to side with republicans.  The measure would have limited any further attacks by requiring congressional approval.  That's after the Pentagon said more military assets are on the way to the Middle East this morning.

Anita Blanton fills in for Paris on this edition of the Chicago Report, which covers the biggest issues in Chicago, around the state and country.

A new report from the city of Chicago's inspector general detailed problems with the city's 311 service, which she claimed was slow and unclear.

An Illinois state commission that is looking to implement reparations for Black residents released a report laying out what it called the state's history of harms against them on Friday.

As Chicago considers hosting the Democratic National Convention again in 2028 or 2032, city leaders are balancing a record $371 million economic boost against concerns from downtown businesses that struggled with security restrictions and uneven foot traffic.

A shooting on the streets of Chicago was a topic of debate on Capitol Hill today. Kristi Noem is facing questions in the Senate about immigration and the ICE agent who shot Marimar Martinez.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says former President Bill Clinton was “clearly mistaken” after Clinton recanted deposition comments suggesting Pritzker traveled on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane, with the governor insisting he never flew on the aircraft.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate as Democrats pressed her over deadly immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, disputed terrorism language and continued to block DHS funding.

New video from Bill Clinton's Jeffrey Epstein deposition last week shows a reference to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Illinois Democrats on Monday introduced legislation to create an independent state commission to investigate potential Illinois connections to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, arguing the state has the authority to examine whether Illinois laws were broken.

The Chicago Report explores the biggest issues of the day in Chicago and around the country and world.