Illinois leaders weigh Bears stadium bills as Pritzker signs record $56B budget
Gov. JB Pritzker and top lawmakers discuss pending legislation aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois while highlighting a newly approved state budget that avoids income and sales tax hikes and delays a gas tax increase.
Gov. JB Pritzker and top lawmakers discuss pending legislation aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois while highlighting a newly approved state budget that avoids income and sales tax hikes and delays a gas tax increase.
Federal school vouchers pushback, Chicago's parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
The CTU and IFT are pushing back against federal school vouchers. Plus, what's the latest with Chicago's parking meter deal? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
The CTU and IFT are pushing back against federal school vouchers. Plus, what's the latest with Chicago's parking meter deal? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
What's happening with Chicago's parking meter deal? | The Chicago Report
The City Council Finance Committee was supposed to meet today to talk about the parking meter deal, but it was canceled. The ordinance would have approved the proposed transfer of the parking meter agreement to a new company called Stonepeak.
The City Council Finance Committee was supposed to meet today to talk about the parking meter deal, but it was canceled. The ordinance would have approved the proposed transfer of the parking meter agreement to a new company called Stonepeak.
CTU, IFT push back against federal school vouchers | The Chicago Report
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
Bob Grogan elected as new Chair of Illinois Republican Party | ChicagoLIVE
Congratulations are in order for newly elected Chair of the Illinois Republican Party Bob Grogan. He joins us in studio to discuss future plans and goals for the role.
Congratulations are in order for newly elected Chair of the Illinois Republican Party Bob Grogan. He joins us in studio to discuss future plans and goals for the role.
New Illinois laws take effect July 1 on e-bikes, AI cyberbullying and more
Several new laws are set to go into effect in Illinois on and after July 1, the start of the new fiscal year in the state.
Several new laws are set to go into effect in Illinois on and after July 1, the start of the new fiscal year in the state.
Illinois ‘right to die’ law faces new lawsuit before effective date
An Illinois law that would allow terminally ill patients to seek medication to end their own lives is facing a new federal lawsuit.
An Illinois law that would allow terminally ill patients to seek medication to end their own lives is facing a new federal lawsuit.
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana; Iran reportedly nears deal | The Chicago Report
Cleanup is underway after severe weather brought tornadoes to Illinois and Indiana this week. And, Iran is reportedly close to reaching a deal. All this and more in tonight's "The Chicago Report."
Cleanup is underway after severe weather brought tornadoes to Illinois and Indiana this week. And, Iran is reportedly close to reaching a deal. All this and more in tonight's "The Chicago Report."
Iran reportedly nears decision on deal to end four-month conflict | The Chicago Report
Iran says it is in the final stages of deliberations to end the four-month long conflict. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be signed over the weekend or Monday.
Iran says it is in the final stages of deliberations to end the four-month long conflict. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be signed over the weekend or Monday.
Judge orders hearing into alleged U.S. Attorney misconduct | The Chicago Report
Stunning new developments in a hospital fraud case and the connections to the Broadview Six prosecution. It's all coming one day after a federal judge ordered an evidentiary hearing after newly-released grand jury transcripts in the Broadview Six case raising questions about the prosecutors' conduct.
Stunning new developments in a hospital fraud case and the connections to the Broadview Six prosecution. It's all coming one day after a federal judge ordered an evidentiary hearing after newly-released grand jury transcripts in the Broadview Six case raising questions about the prosecutors' conduct.
Chicago City Council holds hearing on delays impacting DACA recipients | The Chicago Report
City Council held a hearing Thursday on how DACA delays are impacting recipients in Chicago.
City Council held a hearing Thursday on how DACA delays are impacting recipients in Chicago.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls out state's attorney in new op-ed | The Chicago Report
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls out Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke in new op-ed over ICE accountability.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls out Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke in new op-ed over ICE accountability.
Pritzker to still attend Bears' games if team moves to Indiana | ChicagoLIVE
Fox Chicago's Lauren Scafidi talks potential Bears move, sports, family with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and gives a sneak peek of her interview on ChicagoLIVE.
Fox Chicago's Lauren Scafidi talks potential Bears move, sports, family with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and gives a sneak peek of her interview on ChicagoLIVE.
Rep. Mike Quigley calls CPS CEO hearing a 'waste of taxpayer dollars' | The Loop
CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King is coming off a congressional hearing that some Chicago democrats felt was more about politics than parents rights.
CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King is coming off a congressional hearing that some Chicago democrats felt was more about politics than parents rights.
New Illinois bill would give $50K for every year a person was wrongfully convicted
Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27th) talks a new Illinois bill that would provide exonerees with $50,000 for every year they were wrongfully convicted.
Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27th) talks a new Illinois bill that would provide exonerees with $50,000 for every year they were wrongfully convicted.
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.
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.