Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza launches Chicago mayoral bid | ChicagoLIVE
After serving in the Illinois House, as Chicago city clerk and as state comptroller, Susana Mendoza is now seeking Chicago’s top elected office.
After serving in the Illinois House, as Chicago city clerk and as state comptroller, Susana Mendoza is now seeking Chicago’s top elected office.
Airline pilots push Congress for air traffic control system upgrades
Hundreds of airline pilots are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, warning that aging air traffic control technology and rising passenger demand are straining the aviation system and raising safety concerns.
Hundreds of airline pilots are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, warning that aging air traffic control technology and rising passenger demand are straining the aviation system and raising safety concerns.
Illinois delays landmark credit card swipe fee law after pushback from banking industry | ChicagoNOW
Illinois lawmakers have postponed a first-in-the-nation law that would eliminate credit card swipe fess on sales taxes and employee tips.
Illinois lawmakers have postponed a first-in-the-nation law that would eliminate credit card swipe fess on sales taxes and employee tips.
Susana Mendoza announces run for Chicago mayor in 2027
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced on Wednesday she will again run for mayor of Chicago in next year’s election.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced on Wednesday she will again run for mayor of Chicago in next year’s election.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
Mixed messages? Lawmakers say Bears strategy helped kill megaprojects bill
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
Mixed messages? Lawmakers say Bears strategy helped kill megaprojects bill
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois Legislature during the spring session.
What's next in Bears stadium battle; state budget debate | The Chicago Report
Are the Bears to blame for what's happened so far in the battle for a new stadium? And, hear from those who oppose the state's budget that was just passed. All that and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Are the Bears to blame for what's happened so far in the battle for a new stadium? And, hear from those who oppose the state's budget that was just passed. All that and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
My Brother's Keeper March set for June 13th | The Chicago Report
A powerful call to action is coming to Chicago ahead of the summer months.
A powerful call to action is coming to Chicago ahead of the summer months.
New program offers up to $70K for Chicago homebuyers | The Chicago Report
Chicago is launching a new program to help residents become homeowners. Up to 400 people could receive $70,000 for down payments and closing costs.
Chicago is launching a new program to help residents become homeowners. Up to 400 people could receive $70,000 for down payments and closing costs.
Illinois budget renews fight over school funding | The Chicago Report
One day since the General Assembly passed the 2027 budget, and there's more than one group weighing in with their take on it. Some with high praise and others not happy about the outcome.
One day since the General Assembly passed the 2027 budget, and there's more than one group weighing in with their take on it. Some with high praise and others not happy about the outcome.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Trump says Iran deal could be days away as Rubio prepares for Capitol Hill questions
President Trump says a potential deal with Iran could be reached within days, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Capitol Hill amid growing scrutiny over negotiations, regional tensions and U.S. policy in the Middle East.
President Trump says a potential deal with Iran could be reached within days, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Capitol Hill amid growing scrutiny over negotiations, regional tensions and U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Bears stadium saga latest & Sox-cess on the Southside | Chicago Sports Tonight
On a Monday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by Fox Chicago reporter Bret Buganski and The Score's Matt Spiegel to react to the latest in the Bears Stadium saga. Is Hammond, Indiana still a legitimate option, or are the Bears using them as leverage? Plus, what are the next steps in the stadium process and is Arlington Heights still in play? Also, should Bears fans feel more or less confident that the team is staying in Illinois, and could the Bears have matched the Rams' trade offer for Myles Garrett? Finally, can the Southsiders keep up their Sox-cess with superstar Munetaka Murakami out the next 4 weeks?
On a Monday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by Fox Chicago reporter Bret Buganski and The Score's Matt Spiegel to react to the latest in the Bears Stadium saga. Is Hammond, Indiana still a legitimate option, or are the Bears using them as leverage? Plus, what are the next steps in the stadium process and is Arlington Heights still in play? Also, should Bears fans feel more or less confident that the team is staying in Illinois, and could the Bears have matched the Rams' trade offer for Myles Garrett? Finally, can the Southsiders keep up their Sox-cess with superstar Munetaka Murakami out the next 4 weeks?
Bears stadium bill dies, breaking down the budget | The Chicago Report
The Bears stadium bill was not considered by the House, and with the legislative session over, what's all included in the state's budget? We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report."
The Bears stadium bill was not considered by the House, and with the legislative session over, what's all included in the state's budget? We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Petition to change Wabash Avenue to Obama Avenue | The Chicago Report
Signatures are growing on a Change.org petition that is calling for Wabash Avenue to be renamed to honor former President Barack Obama.
Signatures are growing on a Change.org petition that is calling for Wabash Avenue to be renamed to honor former President Barack Obama.
Immigrants sent to other states after ICE release | The Chicago Report
A network of volunteers across the country is stepping up to help immigrants released from ICE detention. A group in Illinois called the Overground Railroad drives people hundreds of miles to get back home. Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
A network of volunteers across the country is stepping up to help immigrants released from ICE detention. A group in Illinois called the Overground Railroad drives people hundreds of miles to get back home. Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
Illinois legislative session is over. What's in the budget? | The Chicago Report
The state's $55.9 billion budget passed early Monday morning. We break it all down with Bryce Hill, with the Illinois Policy Institute.
The state's $55.9 billion budget passed early Monday morning. We break it all down with Bryce Hill, with the Illinois Policy Institute.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
High-speed e-bikes could require license, insurance under Illinois proposal | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers have advanced a bill that would regulate e-bikes, scooters and other devices with new age limits, speed restrictions and licensing requirements.
Illinois lawmakers have advanced a bill that would regulate e-bikes, scooters and other devices with new age limits, speed restrictions and licensing requirements.