Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions at FOX Chicago town hall
Mayor Brandon Johnson is sitting down with Fox Chicago Tuesday night in a town hall to answer all of your questions about his first term and the biggest issues of his term in office.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is sitting down with Fox Chicago Tuesday night in a town hall to answer all of your questions about his first term and the biggest issues of his term in office.
2026 Illinois Midterm Elections: Everything you should know
Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 Midterm General Election season in Illinois and around the country.
Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 Midterm General Election season in Illinois and around the country.
Trump administration drafts plan to offer childcare subsidies to married stay-at-home parents: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
One year after Midway Blitz, Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia weighs in | The Chicago Report
It's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz was launched by the Department of Homeland Security in the Chicago area. Thousands of arrests were made, and it also led to protests and heightened confrontations. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
It's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz was launched by the Department of Homeland Security in the Chicago area. Thousands of arrests were made, and it also led to protests and heightened confrontations. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign.
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign.
White House launches video game website promoting Trump's agenda
The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."
The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."
Lindsay Clancy judge declares mistrial, Frankfort mom charged with murder | The Chicago Report
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial on Friday. And, a Frankfort mom is charged with the murder of her 2-year-old. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial on Friday. And, a Frankfort mom is charged with the murder of her 2-year-old. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Disabilities rights groups seek to block Illinois assisted-suicide law
A federal lawsuit seeks to block Illinois’ assisted-suicide law before it takes effect next weekend.
A federal lawsuit seeks to block Illinois’ assisted-suicide law before it takes effect next weekend.
Chicago archbishop, Catholic nuns sue Illinois over assisted-suicide law
A federal lawsuit seeks to block Illinois’ assisted-suicide law before it takes effect next weekend.
A federal lawsuit seeks to block Illinois’ assisted-suicide law before it takes effect next weekend.
New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
$882.4 million budget gap, CPS ban on AI | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a budget update, saying Chicago is facing a $882.4 million budget gap. And, there's a push for a three-year ban on AI at Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a budget update, saying Chicago is facing a $882.4 million budget gap. And, there's a push for a three-year ban on AI at Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
Judge blocks Trump's latest order to limit birthright citizenship
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s new order violates the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down his initial birthright citizenship order he enforced on his first day in office in 2025.
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s new order violates the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down his initial birthright citizenship order he enforced on his first day in office in 2025.
Are online prediction markets rigging our elections?
Better Markets' Ben Schiffrin joins Good Day Chicago to discuss how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket enable election gambling, risk illegal market manipulation, and hook millions of young traders in high-stakes political betting.
Better Markets' Ben Schiffrin joins Good Day Chicago to discuss how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket enable election gambling, risk illegal market manipulation, and hook millions of young traders in high-stakes political betting.
New mayoral candidate joins the race, Pritzker campaigns against Trump | The Chicago Report
A new candidate joins the race for Chicago Mayor. And, Gov. JB Pritzker campaigns against President Donald Trump. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
A new candidate joins the race for Chicago Mayor. And, Gov. JB Pritzker campaigns against President Donald Trump. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Trump warns of federal intervention in Chicago, flock camera debate | The Chicago Report
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Aurora referendum questions still uncertain as Illinois early voting nears
Two referendum questions are being challenged after the Aurora for Change said they collected enough signatures to put a proposed recall system before voters.
Two referendum questions are being challenged after the Aurora for Change said they collected enough signatures to put a proposed recall system before voters.