Trump administration makes changes to execution policy | The Chicago Report
The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty. In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions. Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs. Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.
The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty. In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions. Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs. Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.
Hinsdale native takes on tech safety for youth | The Chicago Report
A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation. Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users. As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate. Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it.
A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation. Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users. As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate. Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it.
Megaprojects bill passes: Will the Senate vote yes? | The Chicago Report
State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes. So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor. For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.
State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes. So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor. For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Push for prosecutor to investigate federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz
A judge is trying to decide if we need a special prosecutor to look into what federal agents did during the immigration crackdown last year in the Chicago area.
A judge is trying to decide if we need a special prosecutor to look into what federal agents did during the immigration crackdown last year in the Chicago area.
Gov. Pritzker speaks on 'megaprojects' bill, Bears stadium fight
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday on the 'megaprojects' bill and the latest on the Bears' new stadium fight.
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday on the 'megaprojects' bill and the latest on the Bears' new stadium fight.
DOJ to allow firing squads for executions
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Darren Bailey courts Chicago voters, addresses policy divides in governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.
Megaprojects bill advances in House, wrongful death lawsuit | The Chicago Report
The 'Megaprojects' bill has advanced in the Illinois House, so what happens next? And, a lawsuit has been filed following a deadly crash at a Chatham summer camp. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The 'Megaprojects' bill has advanced in the Illinois House, so what happens next? And, a lawsuit has been filed following a deadly crash at a Chatham summer camp. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Trump threatens to shoot boats in Strait of Hormuz | The Chicago Report
President Trump is threatening to shoot and kill any boats laying mines as tension escalates in the Strait of Hormuz. That's after, he posted to Truth Social saying the U.S. military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts there. All the while, a ceasefire remains in place, but questions are growing about what it's really worth if the fighting continues in the strait. We're bringing in Northeastern Illinois University Professor and Iranian native Mateo Farzaneh.
President Trump is threatening to shoot and kill any boats laying mines as tension escalates in the Strait of Hormuz. That's after, he posted to Truth Social saying the U.S. military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts there. All the while, a ceasefire remains in place, but questions are growing about what it's really worth if the fighting continues in the strait. We're bringing in Northeastern Illinois University Professor and Iranian native Mateo Farzaneh.
Lawsuit tied to deadly crash at Chatham summer camp | The Chicago Report
The families of the victims of a fatal crash at a Chatham after-school camp are suing the driver and the camp. Family attorney Lance Northcutt says the tragedy and the culpability goes beyond one person.
The families of the victims of a fatal crash at a Chatham after-school camp are suing the driver and the camp. Family attorney Lance Northcutt says the tragedy and the culpability goes beyond one person.
Megaprojects bill advances in House, what's next? | The Chicago Report
The 'megaprojects' bill has advanced in the House, so what's next? Marc Ganis weighs in.
The 'megaprojects' bill has advanced in the House, so what's next? Marc Ganis weighs in.
Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Bears stadium bill clears House as Kam Buckner details next steps | ChicagoLIVE
State Rep. Kam Buckner says Illinois is moving in the right direction on the Bears stadium bill after it passed the House, while noting more negotiations are ahead.
State Rep. Kam Buckner says Illinois is moving in the right direction on the Bears stadium bill after it passed the House, while noting more negotiations are ahead.
Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Millionaire's tax, movement with Bears' 'mega projects' bill | The Chicago Report
The millionaire's tax is up for a committee vote, and new movement on the 'mega projects' bill tied to the Bears new stadium in Arlington Heights. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The millionaire's tax is up for a committee vote, and new movement on the 'mega projects' bill tied to the Bears new stadium in Arlington Heights. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Former Aloha motel converted into housing | The Chicago Report
An abandoned Cicero Avenue motel in the Ashburn neighborhood is getting a facelift. Now, the former Aloha Motel will become a transitional housing shelter.
An abandoned Cicero Avenue motel in the Ashburn neighborhood is getting a facelift. Now, the former Aloha Motel will become a transitional housing shelter.