Independent ticket challenges Illinois' two-party system | The Chicago Report
Carolyn Schofield talks about her decision to run for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois; the ComEd Four headed for a possible retrial and Bridgeport residents question the White Sox-Amtrak connection.
Carolyn Schofield talks about her decision to run for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois; the ComEd Four headed for a possible retrial and Bridgeport residents question the White Sox-Amtrak connection.
What Illinois voters can expect on the 2026 general election ballot
North Central College political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down Illinois’ most competitive races, key ballot issues and what voters should watch ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
North Central College political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down Illinois’ most competitive races, key ballot issues and what voters should watch ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Eric Swalwell's iPhone, laptop seized by FBI at SFO: What court docs show
Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.
Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.
Tax relief after storms, Chicago out for DNC | The Chicago Report
Illinois is offering tax relief after the recent severe storms. And, Chicago is now out of the running for hosting the next DNC. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Illinois is offering tax relief after the recent severe storms. And, Chicago is now out of the running for hosting the next DNC. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago ruled out as host city for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Here's which three cities made the cut.
Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Here's which three cities made the cut.
Bears hire new lobbyists, Illinois Tollway increase | The Chicago Report
Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Bears still lobbying in Illinois despite Hammond focus
The Chicago Bears have repeatedly said their focus is now building a new domed stadium in Hammond, Indiana. But the Bears have not completely walked away from Illinois.
The Chicago Bears have repeatedly said their focus is now building a new domed stadium in Hammond, Indiana. But the Bears have not completely walked away from Illinois.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Data center drama, power outage chaos and the Illinois film industry | The Chicago Report
Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
DCFS missed court dates, Pritzker touts school tax credits | The Chicago Report
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Arrest made in World War II Memorial vandalism: 'Despicable'
Police arrested a woman who claimed she vandalized a World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.
Police arrested a woman who claimed she vandalized a World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.
Democrats shuffle presidential primary schedule, hoping to reach Black, Latino, and union voters
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
CPS puts funding questions before voters, new law for school safety | The Chicago Report
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
South Shore business owner shares vision in bid for 7th Ward alderman | ChicagoLIVE
Samuel Sparks, founder of The Brew in South Shore, is running for 7th Ward alderman. He joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss his vision for the ward and how his campaign differs from his opponents.
Samuel Sparks, founder of The Brew in South Shore, is running for 7th Ward alderman. He joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss his vision for the ward and how his campaign differs from his opponents.
Illinois rideshare drivers can start forming a union after new law signed | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois is just the third state to allow rideshare drivers to unionize. Bailey Koch-Farwana from Service Employees International Union Local 1 joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the issues the union may bargain for and how it impacts rideshare users.
Illinois is just the third state to allow rideshare drivers to unionize. Bailey Koch-Farwana from Service Employees International Union Local 1 joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the issues the union may bargain for and how it impacts rideshare users.
Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
Bears focus on Hammond, how will NITA change Chicago transportation | The Chicago Report
The Bears said on Thursday that they are focusing 'solely' on Hammond for a new stadium. And, how will the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act impact Chicago transportation? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
The Bears said on Thursday that they are focusing 'solely' on Hammond for a new stadium. And, how will the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act impact Chicago transportation? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."