Debate over Chicago's budget after alders reject new taxes | The Chicago Report
We hear from two Chicago City council members after the Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed tax increases, including a new corporate head tax.
We hear from two Chicago City council members after the Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed tax increases, including a new corporate head tax.
Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says she’s 'in' for Chicago mayor
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says she’s running for mayor of Chicago.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says she’s running for mayor of Chicago.
Chicago mayor reacts to National Guard troops leaving Illinois after Trump deployment
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to run for Chicago mayor: 'I'm in'
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas appeared on ChicagoLIVE where she announced she plans to run for Chicago mayor.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas appeared on ChicagoLIVE where she announced she plans to run for Chicago mayor.
Cook County Treasurer explains why property taxes are hitting historic highs | ChicagoLIVE
Maria Pappas shares why property taxes have surged to record levels and what it means for Chicago-area homeowners. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Maria Pappas shares why property taxes have surged to record levels and what it means for Chicago-area homeowners. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
U.S. boosts pressure on Venezuela as Trump weighs talks with Maduro
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case
After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
Trump suddenly backs release of Epstein files ahead of major House vote
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know
The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Border Patrol chief speaks out, South Shore raid fallout & hemp ban shake-up | The Chicago Report
On this episode of The Chicago Report, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino clarifies rumors about Operation Midway, saying the mission isn’t scaling back despite him going to West Virginia. We dig into a bombshell investigation revealing that a high-profile South Shore raid failed to net its intended targets, examine the federal hemp ban impacting Chicago’s cannabis industry, and look at when air travel may finally return to normal. Plus, Chicagoans who looked up got quite a show — we’ll tell you if the light display will continue.
On this episode of The Chicago Report, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino clarifies rumors about Operation Midway, saying the mission isn’t scaling back despite him going to West Virginia. We dig into a bombshell investigation revealing that a high-profile South Shore raid failed to net its intended targets, examine the federal hemp ban impacting Chicago’s cannabis industry, and look at when air travel may finally return to normal. Plus, Chicagoans who looked up got quite a show — we’ll tell you if the light display will continue.
Illinois state senator blasts Pritzker’s immigration and healthcare policies | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.
Susana Mendoza reacts to new report on CPS travel spending
ChicagoLIVE begins with reaction to a new report from the Office of Inspector General detailing Chicago Public Schools’ travel spending. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the show to share her concerns, calling for greater accountability and transparency within the district.
ChicagoLIVE begins with reaction to a new report from the Office of Inspector General detailing Chicago Public Schools’ travel spending. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the show to share her concerns, calling for greater accountability and transparency within the district.
House prepares vote next week on Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
Chicago alders urge Mayor Johnson to slow down on $16.7B budget push
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
U.S. sends world's largest warship to Venezuela
The most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. is approaching Venezuela as the White House ramps up pressure on leader Nicolas Maduro.
The most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. is approaching Venezuela as the White House ramps up pressure on leader Nicolas Maduro.