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.
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: Joe Walsh reflects on friendship with Charlie Kirk
Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh reflects on his relationship with Charlie Kirk and the country's polarized climate.
'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.
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
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?
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
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
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.
Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights? What’s next in the years-long push
In this special report, we dive into the latest on the Chicago Bears’ pursuit of a new stadium in Arlington Heights. After years of speculation and planning, could shovels finally hit the ground by the end of the year? We explain how this effort began, and Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Justin Laurence breaks down the key hurdles still ahead. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-54th) highlights the need for a fair deal for residents near the proposed site, including concerns about property taxes and community impact. Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia emphasizes that there's still "a long way to go" before construction can begin. We also look at what could happen to Soldier Field, and how traffic, transit, and infrastructure challenges may shape the stadium’s future.