United Steelworkers vote to authorize strike | The Chicago Report
We have a follow up on a story we brought you last night. NIPSCO locked out 1600 United Steelworkers after the utility company and the union could agree on a new deal. This impacts not only linemen who are responsible with repairing and maintaining NIPSCO's infrastructure, but their clerical staff workers too. With me now is Jon Doust, representing the United Steelworkers Local 12775 in Northwest Indiana.
We have a follow up on a story we brought you last night. NIPSCO locked out 1600 United Steelworkers after the utility company and the union could agree on a new deal. This impacts not only linemen who are responsible with repairing and maintaining NIPSCO's infrastructure, but their clerical staff workers too. With me now is Jon Doust, representing the United Steelworkers Local 12775 in Northwest Indiana.
Strong showing for jobs market in new report | The Chicago Report
The latest U.S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why. The Labor Department reports American employers added 178,000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected. It's also a rebound, from the bigger than reported loss in February. We're bringing in economist Steven Durlauf, to tell us if it's too soon to celebrate.
The latest U.S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why. The Labor Department reports American employers added 178,000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected. It's also a rebound, from the bigger than reported loss in February. We're bringing in economist Steven Durlauf, to tell us if it's too soon to celebrate.
Adam Toledo Family vs. Chicago Police Department | The Chicago Report
On Monday-- the civil trial begins against the Chicago Police Department and former police officer Eric Stillman for the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The Toledo family’s attorney Adeena Weiss joins us now to give us an update before the trial gets underway.
On Monday-- the civil trial begins against the Chicago Police Department and former police officer Eric Stillman for the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The Toledo family’s attorney Adeena Weiss joins us now to give us an update before the trial gets underway.
Trump budget proposal seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a prison
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
Pam Bondi removed as US Attorney General — what happens now?
While we were focused on all the political comings and goings in Chicago, some big changes are afoot in Washington, D.C. That includes a change at the top of the Dept. of Justice.
While we were focused on all the political comings and goings in Chicago, some big changes are afoot in Washington, D.C. That includes a change at the top of the Dept. of Justice.
Todd Blanche: What's next for the acting attorney general
Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.
Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.
Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
Teen takeover discussion | The Chicago Report
Tonight on the Chicago Report, it's been a heated debate for well over a year. What penalties should youth face for participating in teen takeovers. Just this week, teens took over parts of Hyde Park. They left damaged cars and a lot of folks shaken up.
Tonight on the Chicago Report, it's been a heated debate for well over a year. What penalties should youth face for participating in teen takeovers. Just this week, teens took over parts of Hyde Park. They left damaged cars and a lot of folks shaken up.
Sandie Norman: 'I've been attacked but I keep showing up' | The Chicago Report
Let’s turn now to someone working on the front lines of this issue. Dr. Sandie Norman, based in Chicago, is the founder of Chain Breakers Violence Intervention & Prevention Ministries. She has been on the ground during the recent teen takeovers, working directly with the community.
Let’s turn now to someone working on the front lines of this issue. Dr. Sandie Norman, based in Chicago, is the founder of Chain Breakers Violence Intervention & Prevention Ministries. She has been on the ground during the recent teen takeovers, working directly with the community.
Ald. Hopkins pushes for proactive police presence | The Chicago Report
It’s been a year and a half of back-and-forth for alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward, who has been pushing for a snap curfew aimed at curbing the takeovers. Hopkins says he’s not giving up. Today I spoke with him via zoom he says when he returns to chicago he's back to the drawing board to work on a new proposal.
It’s been a year and a half of back-and-forth for alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward, who has been pushing for a snap curfew aimed at curbing the takeovers. Hopkins says he’s not giving up. Today I spoke with him via zoom he says when he returns to chicago he's back to the drawing board to work on a new proposal.
Ja'Mal Green: Don't surrender Chicago to 'teen takeover' chaos
Here now to weigh in on the curfew debate is local activist Ja'Mal Green whose opinion piece on teen takeovers was published in the Chicago Tribune last week.
Here now to weigh in on the curfew debate is local activist Ja'Mal Green whose opinion piece on teen takeovers was published in the Chicago Tribune last week.
CHA Board Chair speaks out against attempted firing: 'I remain operating chair'
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Matthew Brewer is no longer the operating chairman of the $1.4 billion Chicago Housing Authority. Instead, the mayor says he has installed an ally, Commissioner Jawanza Malone.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Matthew Brewer is no longer the operating chairman of the $1.4 billion Chicago Housing Authority. Instead, the mayor says he has installed an ally, Commissioner Jawanza Malone.
Chicago mayor looks to oust CHA Board Chair
Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to move another city leader, but this time, that official won't budge. Chicago Housing Authority Chair Matthew Brewer told Paris Schutz why he's staying put.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to move another city leader, but this time, that official won't budge. Chicago Housing Authority Chair Matthew Brewer told Paris Schutz why he's staying put.
From Disney to Scotland: TMZ on where your congressman is during the shutdown | ChicaogLIVE
From Lindsey Graham at Disney to a 30-member delegation in Scotland, TMZ is exposing where your lawmakers are while DHS funding sits in limbo.
From Lindsey Graham at Disney to a 30-member delegation in Scotland, TMZ is exposing where your lawmakers are while DHS funding sits in limbo.
Chicago housing leadership dispute escalates as board chair defies mayor
A standoff unfolds between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority board as its chair refuses to step down amid a contentious CEO selection battle.
A standoff unfolds between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority board as its chair refuses to step down amid a contentious CEO selection battle.
Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
GOP unveils new deal to end DHS shutdown
Congress moves closer to a deal to fund Homeland Security as the Senate passes a bipartisan bill, but divisions remain over border enforcement funding and the path forward.
Congress moves closer to a deal to fund Homeland Security as the Senate passes a bipartisan bill, but divisions remain over border enforcement funding and the path forward.
Is the mission really near complete? Breaking down Trump’s Iran address
A political science expert analyzes President Trump’s latest claims on the Middle East operation, questioning whether victory is close, what comes next for Iran, and how allies and Americans may be impacted.
A political science expert analyzes President Trump’s latest claims on the Middle East operation, questioning whether victory is close, what comes next for Iran, and how allies and Americans may be impacted.
Trump outlines next steps in military action against Iran in address to nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
FULL TRUMP ADDRESS: 'We're winning bigger than ever before'
President Donald Trump spoke about Operation Epic Fury on Wednesday and touted his administration's accomplishments in the Iran war.
President Donald Trump spoke about Operation Epic Fury on Wednesday and touted his administration's accomplishments in the Iran war.