Illinois Politics

Hundreds of rideshare drivers are rallying at the Illinois State Capitol to push lawmakers to pass a union bill. 

We hear from a local professor and expert on the latest developments on a potential peace deal in the war in Iran.

Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) came on the show to discuss his and other alders' proposal to hold parents accountable in the event their children commit a crime in the wake of a violent Memorial Day weekend.

The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members.  That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike.  The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union.  Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.

Illinois is joining a 25-state lawsuit to block new Trump administration caps on federal student loans.  Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues reducing the annual limit to just $20,000 will cripple the pipeline for doctors, nurses and social workers.  We talked to credit specialist Paul Oster, the CEO of Better Qualified.  He breaks down the changes, and brings tips for borrowers. 

A new legal battle to eliminate Illinois' FOID card law.  The firearm owner's identification card is mandatory for lawful gun ownership in the state. It's been around since 1968.  But a civil rights group argues the requirement is unconstitutional and has filed a federal lawsuit to block it.  Joining us now to break down the legal argument is Jacob Huebert, Senior Litigation Counsel with the New Civil Liberties Alliance.

The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members.  That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike.  The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union.  Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.

A Cook County judge denied a request for a special prosecutor in Operation Midway Blitz misconduct case. And, it's been a busy time for Chicago City Council. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report."

State Rep. Will Guzzardi joins us to discuss a new cannabis omnibus bill following the recent federal re-classification. 

Here to break down what ordinances passed, what failed and to update us on the "Operation Midway Blitz" stories is Axios Chicago Reporter Monica Eng.

One of the measures approved by Chicago City Council was introduced by Alderwoman Silvana Tabares, who represents Chicago's 23rd Ward. She joins "The Chicago Report." 

With just days left in the Illinois legislative session, pressure is mounting on lawmakers as the Bears weigh stadium options in Arlington Heights and Hammond while costs continue to rise.

Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the future of data centers in the Chicago area.

Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the pressures around data centers in the Chicago area.

Data centers are popping up everywhere. What's the reason? While they fill a demand, there's issues of transparency, accountability, and what we pay as a result. We dive in, on this special edition of "The Chicago Report."

Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss Illinois politics surrounding data centers in the Chicago area.