Why President Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan housing bill
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President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.

Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill

President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.

The mystery behind Chicago City Hall's missing painting
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A painting that hung in an aide’s office during the Lori Lightfoot administration disappeared in 2023. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth joins Good Day Chicago to break down the mystery.

How a Chicago gun violence reduction department would work
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Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.

Trump dismisses Senate rebuke on Iran, says talks will deliver results
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President Trump brushed off a Senate war powers resolution on Iran as symbolic, defended his diplomatic strategy and said negotiations with Tehran will produce significant gains despite growing concerns in Congress.

Digital Asset Tax drawing criticism | The Chicago Report
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State Rep. John Cabello just introduced a bill to repeal the Digital Asset Tax. It comes as crypto industry leaders are criticizing the 0.2% tax that will be imposed on all digital transactions in Illinois next year. 

Illinois special session possible, but lawmakers say Bears must provide specifics first

Illinois lawmakers say a special legislative session to address the Chicago Bears' stadium plans remains possible, but only if the team can present a detailed proposal and demonstrate enough support to pass it.

Chicago Public Schools' funding fight | The Chicago Report
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Principals are playing landlord and are re-energizing Chicago Public School parent groups to pay for everything from sports uniforms to actual teacher salaries, a new report finds. Joining us is Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat Chicago.

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

Reducing gun violence in Chicago, teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
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A violent weekend in Chicago has led to local leaders and activists proposing a new city department aimed to reduce gun violence. And, the latest in the teen takeover debates. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

New candidate enters Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report
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A battle for control of Chicago is on its way. Tonight, we are breaking down the crowded field of challengers, new outsider candidates and what Mayor Brandon Johnson's low war chest could indicate. 

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

Breaking down the Trump administration cuts to Education Department oversight
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The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.