A vote from behind bars? Illinois bill sparks debate
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Cook County property taxes have risen twice as fast as inflation, new study finds
Treasurer Maria Pappas released the study just days before property taxes are due in Cook County and says it's a "call to action."
Treasurer Maria Pappas released the study just days before property taxes are due in Cook County and says it's a "call to action."
Illinois bill would require speed limiters for reckless drivers | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed law would mandate speed-limiting devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving.
A proposed law would mandate speed-limiting devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving.
TSA gets paid as DHS shutdown becomes longest in government history
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
When will TSA agents be paid? Why Trump's order may not bring immediate relief to airports
As of Sunday, TSA agents have gone a record 44 days without pay because Congress is at a stalemate over funding the Department of Homeland Security.
As of Sunday, TSA agents have gone a record 44 days without pay because Congress is at a stalemate over funding the Department of Homeland Security.
Shutdown standoff continues as TSA lines surge and Congress remains deadlocked
Long airport lines persist nationwide as the partial government shutdown drags on, despite an order to pay TSA workers. Lawmakers remain at odds after the House rejected a Senate funding bill, with no clear resolution in sight. Madeleine Rivera breaks down what the latest political fight means for travelers and federal agencies.
Long airport lines persist nationwide as the partial government shutdown drags on, despite an order to pay TSA workers. Lawmakers remain at odds after the House rejected a Senate funding bill, with no clear resolution in sight. Madeleine Rivera breaks down what the latest political fight means for travelers and federal agencies.
Millions rally nationwide in ‘No Kings’ protests
More than 9 million people were expected to gather at “No Kings" rallies across the country Saturday to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Trump.
More than 9 million people were expected to gather at “No Kings" rallies across the country Saturday to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Trump.
Chicago’s No Kings protest draws thousands to Loop amid Iran war, rising gas prices nationwide
Thousands of people gathered in the Loop on Saturday as another round of No Kings protests returned to the city and suburbs.
Thousands of people gathered in the Loop on Saturday as another round of No Kings protests returned to the city and suburbs.
Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
Bears stadium saga continues | The Chicago Report
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
No-show protest in Rogers Park amid backlash over Ald. Maria Hadden comments
A protest targeting Ald. Maria Hadden failed to materialize Friday, over backlash to her comments on the killing of a Loyola student.
A protest targeting Ald. Maria Hadden failed to materialize Friday, over backlash to her comments on the killing of a Loyola student.
' No Kings' Chicago March to be held tomorrow | The Chicago Report
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Nancy Andrade's resignation sparks antisemitism debate | The Chicago Report
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.
Bears stadium saga continues | The Chicago Report
The Bears are still tussling with lawmakers in Springfield still trying to finalize a deal to have them avoid property taxes and pay in lieu of fees on their massive planned development in Arlington Heights. Is it going anywhere and will it get done before the bears up and move to Hammond Indiana. Kam Buckner joins the show to discuss.
The Bears are still tussling with lawmakers in Springfield still trying to finalize a deal to have them avoid property taxes and pay in lieu of fees on their massive planned development in Arlington Heights. Is it going anywhere and will it get done before the bears up and move to Hammond Indiana. Kam Buckner joins the show to discuss.
President Trump orders DHS to pay TSA workers during shutdown
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers will soon be getting paid.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers will soon be getting paid.
Senate-backed bill to fund TSA and most of Homeland Security stalled by House Republicans
House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security.
House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security.
'The Home Team Act' could complicate Bears move
The Chicago Bears stadium debate is getting some high profile involvement from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
The Chicago Bears stadium debate is getting some high profile involvement from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
Iran-linked hackers claim they breached FBI Director Kash Patel's email
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
Senate advances partial DHS funding amid airport crisis, what to know
The Senate approved a partial Homeland Security funding deal early Friday that would pay TSA workers and reopen some agencies, while leaving immigration enforcement funding unresolved.
The Senate approved a partial Homeland Security funding deal early Friday that would pay TSA workers and reopen some agencies, while leaving immigration enforcement funding unresolved.