Will the state senate sign off on Mega Projects bill? | The Chicago Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson is back from Springfield after a two-day push for more tax revenue to boost city budgets. But while his goal was shoring up the bottom line, it was his comments on the bears’ new stadium that stole the show. State Sen. Willie Preston is here to react to all of this.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is back from Springfield after a two-day push for more tax revenue to boost city budgets. But while his goal was shoring up the bottom line, it was his comments on the bears’ new stadium that stole the show. State Sen. Willie Preston is here to react to all of this.
Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
The fact that the man accused of shooting John Bartholomew was already out on pre-trial release is fueling a heated debate. Under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, cash bail was abolished, shifting the decision to judges to determine if a defendant is too dangerous to be released before trial. Critics argue the system failed in this case - arguing, the judge’s discretion was flawed when Alphanso Talley was released on electronic monitoring despite pending felony charges. Today, cold case files host Lisette Guillen and anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes held a press conference outside Cook County Jail, calling for stricter oversight.
The fact that the man accused of shooting John Bartholomew was already out on pre-trial release is fueling a heated debate. Under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, cash bail was abolished, shifting the decision to judges to determine if a defendant is too dangerous to be released before trial. Critics argue the system failed in this case - arguing, the judge’s discretion was flawed when Alphanso Talley was released on electronic monitoring despite pending felony charges. Today, cold case files host Lisette Guillen and anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes held a press conference outside Cook County Jail, calling for stricter oversight.
'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon,' ex-counterterrorism chief says
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Trump's revenge in Indiana, Iran peace deal | The Chicago Report
President Trump made an impression on Indiana voters during the primaries. And, the U.S. offers Iran a peace deal. Will they really come to the table? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump made an impression on Indiana voters during the primaries. And, the U.S. offers Iran a peace deal. Will they really come to the table? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Trump-backed Senate candidates dominate in Indiana primaries | The Chicago Report
Indiana voters largely sided with President Donald Trump in his push to oust the seven state senators in the Indiana primaries. Jessica Huseman, with Votebeat, shares her thoughts.
Indiana voters largely sided with President Donald Trump in his push to oust the seven state senators in the Indiana primaries. Jessica Huseman, with Votebeat, shares her thoughts.
Chicago sweepstakes machine ban advances | The Chicago Report
A Chicago City Council committee is moving forward with a ban on illegal sweepstakes machines. Alderman Anthony Beale has been leading the effort and joins us to break it all down.
A Chicago City Council committee is moving forward with a ban on illegal sweepstakes machines. Alderman Anthony Beale has been leading the effort and joins us to break it all down.
Could this peace deal be the real deal for Iran? | The Chicago Report
Leslie Vinjamuri joins The Chicago Report to talk about the Iran War. She's the CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Leslie Vinjamuri joins The Chicago Report to talk about the Iran War. She's the CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Historian breaks down Declaration of Independence and its modern-day meaning | ChicagoLIVE
A historian explains how the Declaration of Independence continues to shape modern government and political thought.
A historian explains how the Declaration of Independence continues to shape modern government and political thought.
Indiana primary results show Trump’s continued grip on GOP | ChicagoLIVE
Indiana voters sided with Trump-endorsed candidates, unseating most Republican lawmakers he targeted after a redistricting dispute.
Indiana voters sided with Trump-endorsed candidates, unseating most Republican lawmakers he targeted after a redistricting dispute.
Tennessee GOP approves new House map, sparks protests over Memphis district overhaul
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
Local police probe into Silverio Villegas Gonzalez's death | The Chicago Report
We're bringing in Axios reporter Monica Eng to tell us what she's working on. Let's start with a story that broke today, Franklin Park Police is launching an investigation into the death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, eight months after ICE agents shot him.
We're bringing in Axios reporter Monica Eng to tell us what she's working on. Let's start with a story that broke today, Franklin Park Police is launching an investigation into the death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, eight months after ICE agents shot him.
Mayor Johnson lobbies for more LGDF revenue | The Chicago Report
Even though the dollar amount is technically staying the same, Mayor Johnson and the Illinois Municipal League, say local governments need at least another billion dollars, to pay for critical programs. We're bringing in Brad Cole with the LMC to give us some background on this state program.
Even though the dollar amount is technically staying the same, Mayor Johnson and the Illinois Municipal League, say local governments need at least another billion dollars, to pay for critical programs. We're bringing in Brad Cole with the LMC to give us some background on this state program.
New Illinois proposal aims to lower property taxes for homeowners | ChicagoLIVE
With property taxes rising across Illinois, some lawmakers are proposing new legislation aimed at providing relief for homeowners. State Rep. Dan Ugaste joined ChicagoLIVE to explain the plan, how it could impact taxpayers and schools, and what challenges the proposal may face as it moves forward.
With property taxes rising across Illinois, some lawmakers are proposing new legislation aimed at providing relief for homeowners. State Rep. Dan Ugaste joined ChicagoLIVE to explain the plan, how it could impact taxpayers and schools, and what challenges the proposal may face as it moves forward.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lobbies state lawmakers for more funding, taxing power
Mayor Johnson was in Springfield to lobby state lawmakers on several issues, especially for more state funding to local governments.
Mayor Johnson was in Springfield to lobby state lawmakers on several issues, especially for more state funding to local governments.
'Vindicated': Samantha Steele speaks after not guilty DUI verdict | ChicagoLIVE
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele says she feels "vindicated" after being found not guilty in her DUI trial.
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele says she feels "vindicated" after being found not guilty in her DUI trial.
White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
A majority of Republican Indiana state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Trump lost on Tuesday.
A majority of Republican Indiana state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Trump lost on Tuesday.
Restricting explosives in Illinois, and why is Chicago flooding worse? | The Chicago Report
We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.
We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.