Illinois early voting gets underway for 2026 primary races
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates goes on temporary medical leave, union says
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates is on temporary medical leave as of this week, the organization of nearly 30,000 members said.
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates is on temporary medical leave as of this week, the organization of nearly 30,000 members said.
Congress braces for a DHS shutdown
President Trump on Tuesday signed a new funding deal to reopen the government, but with Homeland Security funded for only days, Washington is already bracing for another potential shutdown and a fierce debate over immigration policy.
President Trump on Tuesday signed a new funding deal to reopen the government, but with Homeland Security funded for only days, Washington is already bracing for another potential shutdown and a fierce debate over immigration policy.
Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced.
DHS funding decision, controversial U of I Republicans post | The Chicago Report
Lawmakers will soon need to make a decision on DHS funding. And, we dive into discussion on the controversial U of I College Republicans social media post on Alex Pretti. More on The Chicago Report.
Lawmakers will soon need to make a decision on DHS funding. And, we dive into discussion on the controversial U of I College Republicans social media post on Alex Pretti. More on The Chicago Report.
Report: 1 in 4 independent music venues are not profitable | The Chicago Report
Only 1 in 4 independent music venues are profitable, according to a new report. Billy Helmkemp from the Chicago Independent Venue League joins us.
Only 1 in 4 independent music venues are profitable, according to a new report. Billy Helmkemp from the Chicago Independent Venue League joins us.
U of I Republicans under investigation for Pretti post | The Chicago Report
The University of Illinois is conducting a Title 6 investigation of the Campus College Republicans. This comes after the group posted an Instagram message supporting ICE and featuring an AI drawing of the killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti.
The University of Illinois is conducting a Title 6 investigation of the Campus College Republicans. This comes after the group posted an Instagram message supporting ICE and featuring an AI drawing of the killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti.
Rep. Schneider talks DHS funding | The Chicago Report
President Donald Trump signed a partial government funding bill that leaves the Department of Homeland Security out, giving lawmakers 10 days to agree on what to do about ICE funding. Democratic Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider joins us.
President Donald Trump signed a partial government funding bill that leaves the Department of Homeland Security out, giving lawmakers 10 days to agree on what to do about ICE funding. Democratic Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider joins us.
Pressure grows on Cook County State’s Attorney to investigate immigration agents
Some local democratic leaders are ramping up pressure on Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, calling on her to investigate and prosecute federal immigration agents.
Some local democratic leaders are ramping up pressure on Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, calling on her to investigate and prosecute federal immigration agents.
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins discusses proposed changes to teen curfew rules | ChicagoLIVE
Ald. Brian Hopkins details a proposed change to Chicago’s curfew ordinance that would allow police to issue time-and-place restrictions on teen gatherings.
Ald. Brian Hopkins details a proposed change to Chicago’s curfew ordinance that would allow police to issue time-and-place restrictions on teen gatherings.
SAVE Act would change voter registration rules nationwide, expert says | ChicagoLIVE
The SAVE Act legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Director of the Brennan Center shares details.
The SAVE Act legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Director of the Brennan Center shares details.
Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
Harvey City Council delays mayoral appointment after split vote
Harvey city leaders met Monday night for the first time since the death of Mayor Christopher Clark but did not appoint an acting mayor as planned.
Harvey city leaders met Monday night for the first time since the death of Mayor Christopher Clark but did not appoint an acting mayor as planned.
Getting to know Chad the Bird | The Chicago Report
Chad the Bird joins The Chicago Report to weigh in on Chicago politics and current happenings.
Chad the Bird joins The Chicago Report to weigh in on Chicago politics and current happenings.
Dabrowski calls for Indiana-style property tax cap in Illinois
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Viral puppet Chad the Bird talks fame and Chicago pinball history | The Chicago Report
From viral fame to pinball history. Chad the Bird makes his first appearance on The Chicago Report and heads to Zanies Chicago on Tuesday night.
From viral fame to pinball history. Chad the Bird makes his first appearance on The Chicago Report and heads to Zanies Chicago on Tuesday night.
Dabrowski criticizes Gov. Pritzker over Illinois property taxes
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Johnson signs ICE order, Chad the Bird weighs in | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order about ICE and Chad the Bird makes his first appearance and talks Chicago politics.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order about ICE and Chad the Bird makes his first appearance and talks Chicago politics.
Local author warns of growing executive authority | The Chicago Report
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.