Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Child Social Media Safety Act advances, SAFE-T Act Reform | The Chicago Report
The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
Mother of Illinois woman found dead pushes for SAFE-T Act reform
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
Affordable housing in Illinois at a tipping point | The Chicago Report
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
Illinois looks to crack down on addictive social media | The Chicago Report
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers weigh mega projects bill, millionaire's tax | The Chicago Report
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging 'excessive drinking' while working
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
Mother of Megan Bos calls for SAFE-T Act reform
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
Gas prices remain unstable as the Iran War continues
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
Illinois lawmakers consider millionaire’s tax to pay for property tax relief, schools
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Bears stadium bill picks up momentum in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Trump cabinet shakeup continues as labor secretary resigns
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down amid an ongoing investigation, as President Trump faces growing cabinet turnover and questions about potential future changes.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down amid an ongoing investigation, as President Trump faces growing cabinet turnover and questions about potential future changes.
Most Americans doubt Trump is ‘even-tempered,’ new poll shows
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
New push from lawmakers to keep Bears in Illinois
Springfield lawmakers are debating a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential Bears stadium bill.
Springfield lawmakers are debating a new property tax relief proposal tied to a potential Bears stadium bill.
CTA fires security guards, conclusion of Illinois v. Trump | The Chicago Report
The CTA has let go hundreds of security guards. And, a judge concluded the Illinois vs. Trump case. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The CTA has let go hundreds of security guards. And, a judge concluded the Illinois vs. Trump case. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Where does Illinois' marijuana tax revenue go? | The Chicago Report
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
CPS parents push back over May Day debate | The Chicago Report
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.
Head of Chicago's watchdog agency talks leaving office | The Chicago Report
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.