Politics

Rep. Andrew Boutros is facing scrutiny in Chicago -- how his office prosecuted and ultimately dropped charges in the Broadview Six case, as well as a federal judge reprimanding him for a murder and kidnapping case. And, a major data center expansion for McKinley Park is once again in the spotlight. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski speaks with U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros about fraud, trade, and calls for his resignation following a court order violation.

President Donald Trump talked about election security during his address to the nation Thursday night.

President Trump addressed the nation Thursday night, touting how the country has improved in the two years since he took over the Oval Office.

A new analysis of the six-year, $30 billion "Rebuild Illinois" capital program reveals the historic infrastructure initiative delivered a  200% return on investment to the state's economy. Frank Manzo with the Illinois Economic Policy Institute explains the report. 

The Millionaire's Tax referendum was passed for the Cook County ballot. And, the Chicago City Council is pushing back against the parking meter deadline. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

Cook County voters will decide this November on a proposed 3% income tax surcharge for individuals earning more than $1 million annually. The non-binding advisory referendum aims to gauge support for passing it and utilizing the revenue to split funding  between public education and local property tax relief. Anita Blanton breaks down the resolution with Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller.

Retired Chicago police officer Danielle Carter-Walters is looking to upset the political status quo. The face of the grassroots initiative "Chicago Flips Red" joins Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to talk about her bid for mayor. From blasting the city's sanctuary policies and public safety approach to facing off against the Chicago Teachers Union and Cook County officials, Carter-Walters explains the issues driving her campaign.

A new poll from University of Chicago found over half of voters oppose Mayor Johnson running for reelection. Christopher Berry from the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation joins Good Day to talk about the findings and what's next for the Chicago mayoral election.

Go behind the scenes with FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi as she sits down with Governor J.B. Pritzker for a candid 43-minute conversation you won't see on the nightly news. From his childhood bedroom posters and high school theater days to deep-dish debates, the future of the Chicago Bears, passing out shots of Malört and taking Wes Moore to Wiener Circle, meet the human side of "JB."  

A new federal lawsuit accuses the Illinois Department of Corrections of "torturous" practices at the maximum-security Menard Correctional Center. The suit, filed by the MacArthur Justice Center and Akin, alleges that three incarcerated men were locked in cramped solitary cells for months without being allowed outside to exercise. Anita Blanton talks to Alexa Van Brunt of the MJC to break down the allegations of eighth amendment violations. 

Anita Blanton speaks with Chicago school board candidates Dr. Angel Velez and Tameka Walton about their recent ballot challenges. Board Vice President Velez details his fight to appeal his official removal from the ballot, while Walton breaks down her newly launched write-in campaigns. Both warn that signature objections will leave parents with less choices this November.