Mayor Johnson’s savings plan questioned, Little Village chaos and shutdown showdown | The Chicago Report
On this episode of "The Chicago Report," host Paris Schutz dives into questions surrounding Mayor Brandon Johnson’s savings plan. The mayor spent $3.2 million on an outside firm to identify potential cuts and efficiencies, but only $80 million of those recommendations made it into his new budget — and aldermen want answers. The show also covers the end of the government shutdown showdown, continued chaos in Little Village after raids and arrests tied to Border Patrol and why Fulton Market, once booming with construction, is now seeing fewer buildings go up.
On this episode of "The Chicago Report," host Paris Schutz dives into questions surrounding Mayor Brandon Johnson’s savings plan. The mayor spent $3.2 million on an outside firm to identify potential cuts and efficiencies, but only $80 million of those recommendations made it into his new budget — and aldermen want answers. The show also covers the end of the government shutdown showdown, continued chaos in Little Village after raids and arrests tied to Border Patrol and why Fulton Market, once booming with construction, is now seeing fewer buildings go up.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Could Americans really see a $2,000 tariff rebate? | ChicagoLIVE
President Trump claims Americans could see $2,000 in tariff rebates – but is it realistic? A tariffs expert breaks down that’s actually on the table. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
President Trump claims Americans could see $2,000 in tariff rebates – but is it realistic? A tariffs expert breaks down that’s actually on the table. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Flight delays, cancellations continue as FAA ramps up flight reductions at 40 US airports
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
Tensions high as government shutdown drags on
Despite the Senate agreeing on a spending bill, the federal shutdown will continue until at least tomorrow.
Despite the Senate agreeing on a spending bill, the federal shutdown will continue until at least tomorrow.
Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.
Senate takes first step to end longest government shutdown in history
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo explains how the shutdown could conclude, its impact on federal workers, and what could follow politically.
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo explains how the shutdown could conclude, its impact on federal workers, and what could follow politically.
Trumps says 'I don't know' when asked where $10K bonus will come from for certain airport workers
After six weeks of shutdown, the Senate passes a GOP-led bill to reopen the federal government — now all eyes are on the House as travel chaos and political tension mount.
After six weeks of shutdown, the Senate passes a GOP-led bill to reopen the federal government — now all eyes are on the House as travel chaos and political tension mount.
Why some Chicago veterans are saying 'no' to President Trump
A number of veterans plan to use Veterans Day to protest the Trump administration sending federal agents to the streets of Chicago.
A number of veterans plan to use Veterans Day to protest the Trump administration sending federal agents to the streets of Chicago.
Why some Chicago veterans are saying 'no' to President Trump
As our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the armed services, a number of veterans plan to take advantage of the Veterans Day holiday to protest the Commander-in-Chief’s use of the immigration agents on the streets of Chicago.
As our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the armed services, a number of veterans plan to take advantage of the Veterans Day holiday to protest the Commander-in-Chief’s use of the immigration agents on the streets of Chicago.
Senate votes 60-40 on bill to end government shutdown
The Senate has voted in favor of ending the government shutdown. Now, the bill heads to the House.
The Senate has voted in favor of ending the government shutdown. Now, the bill heads to the House.
Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House
The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Sen. Dick Durbin defends vote with Republicans to end government shutdown
Dick Durbin defended his decision to vote to end the longest government shutdown in history, against the wishes of many in his party.
Dick Durbin defended his decision to vote to end the longest government shutdown in history, against the wishes of many in his party.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Rahm Emanuel and Mike Pence call for a return to civility in politics
The House members are coming back to Washington to vote on the Senate's plan to reopen the government. Meanwhile, the Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago are putting on a public forum about fixing civility in American Democracy. Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Vice President Mike Pence spoke with Jonathon Martin from Politico about why lawmakers are so divided by identity politics and how to fix it.
The House members are coming back to Washington to vote on the Senate's plan to reopen the government. Meanwhile, the Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago are putting on a public forum about fixing civility in American Democracy. Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Vice President Mike Pence spoke with Jonathon Martin from Politico about why lawmakers are so divided by identity politics and how to fix it.
Darren Bailey stays in Illinois governor’s race after 4 family members killed in helicopter crash
Darren Bailey said he will stay in the GOP primary race for governor after the tragic loss of four family members in a helicopter crash last month.
Darren Bailey said he will stay in the GOP primary race for governor after the tragic loss of four family members in a helicopter crash last month.
As government shutdown nears end, Durbin face backlash for vote to reopen
As members of Congress make progress on ending the longest federal government shutdown in history, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin faced criticism for his vote with Republicans to end the standoff.
As members of Congress make progress on ending the longest federal government shutdown in history, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin faced criticism for his vote with Republicans to end the standoff.
President Trump floats idea of giving tariff revenue checks to Americans
Just days after President Donald Trump's tariffs faced their biggest legal test, he's now considering giving some of the revenue directly to Americans.
Just days after President Donald Trump's tariffs faced their biggest legal test, he's now considering giving some of the revenue directly to Americans.