Block Club Chicago: City Council vote on hemp ban delayed | ChicagoNOW
The City Council’s vote on banning unregulated intoxicating hemp products was delayed. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman joins to share more on this story.
The City Council’s vote on banning unregulated intoxicating hemp products was delayed. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman joins to share more on this story.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
Senate races to stop looming Obamacare price spikes as deadline nears
With COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire in just weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over dueling plans as both sides scramble for a last-minute deal.
With COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire in just weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over dueling plans as both sides scramble for a last-minute deal.
Looking ahead to Chicago's 2027 mayoral election | The Chicago Report
Meet the first officially declared candidate for Chicago Mayor.
Meet the first officially declared candidate for Chicago Mayor.
One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Budget battle continues at City Hall | The Chicago Report
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The CTA has a week to meet the Trump admin's demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
The CTA has a week to meet the Trump admin's demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Chicago City Council plans more meetings to pass 2026 budget as deadline looms
The a block of Chicago City Council members pushed through several new meetings starting next week to have enough time to pass a 2026 budget before the Dec. 30 deadline.
The a block of Chicago City Council members pushed through several new meetings starting next week to have enough time to pass a 2026 budget before the Dec. 30 deadline.
Cook County Assessor calls for property tax relief amid rising burdens | ChicagoLIVE
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is urging county leaders to deliver meaningful tax relief for homeowners, arguing that residential properties are carrying an outsized share of the burden while commercial buildings continue to benefit from major breaks. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is urging county leaders to deliver meaningful tax relief for homeowners, arguing that residential properties are carrying an outsized share of the burden while commercial buildings continue to benefit from major breaks. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Judge orders Trump administration to stop California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Fed decision on interest rates arrives as Trump pushes for deeper cuts
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
Legendary Chicago photographer subject of documentary | The Chicago Report
An extended conversation about "Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere," a new film that focuses on the legendary Chicago-based photographer.
An extended conversation about "Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere," a new film that focuses on the legendary Chicago-based photographer.
New push for Chicago curfew ordinance, latest on tensions with Venezuela | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Documentary focuses on legendary Chicago-based photographer | The Chicago Report
Steve Schapiro was a legendary Chicago-based photographer who documented some of the most enduring images of the last century.
Steve Schapiro was a legendary Chicago-based photographer who documented some of the most enduring images of the last century.
IL rep escalating tension between Trump, Venezuela | The Chicago Report
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) joined Paris to talk about what he knows about the escalating situation between the Trump administration and Venezuela.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) joined Paris to talk about what he knows about the escalating situation between the Trump administration and Venezuela.
Chicago alder revisits curfew proposal to curb teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins is reviving his proposal to give police an ability to issue a curfew when they learn of planned teen takeovers in the city.
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins is reviving his proposal to give police an ability to issue a curfew when they learn of planned teen takeovers in the city.
Chicago alderman revives curfew plan with longer police notice window
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Illinois' Sen. Dick Durbin wants more online protections for kids
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.