House Republicans pass health care package as deadline nears
A former White House economic adviser breaks down the House GOP’s newly passed health care plan, what it means for Affordable Care Act subsidies and premiums, and the political fight ahead as lawmakers race toward a year-end deadline.
A former White House economic adviser breaks down the House GOP’s newly passed health care plan, what it means for Affordable Care Act subsidies and premiums, and the political fight ahead as lawmakers race toward a year-end deadline.
President Trump defends economy, blames predecessor in national address
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo weighs in on President Trump’s prime-time address, examining its tone, timing and what the president hoped to accomplish as economic concerns and unemployment rise.
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo weighs in on President Trump’s prime-time address, examining its tone, timing and what the president hoped to accomplish as economic concerns and unemployment rise.
Northwestern professor creates new game | The Chicago Report
A psychology professor at Northwestern University set out to make holiday interactions with family a lot more palatable and maybe even more fun by inventing a new game called "Point Taken."
A psychology professor at Northwestern University set out to make holiday interactions with family a lot more palatable and maybe even more fun by inventing a new game called "Point Taken."
Bally's warning: Video gambling costs | The Chicago Report
Hear part of the plans to legalize video gambling in most Chicago bars and restaurants that could help some Chicago businesses but hurt others.
Hear part of the plans to legalize video gambling in most Chicago bars and restaurants that could help some Chicago businesses but hurt others.
Bears expand search for new stadium site | The Chicago Report
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they are expanding their search for a new stadium site, even if it's outside of Illinois.
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they are expanding their search for a new stadium site, even if it's outside of Illinois.
Debate intensifies as budget committee weighs alternative spending plan
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Chicago City Council considers alternative budget proposal
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Trump has partisan plaques added under photos in Presidential Walk of Fame
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden and paint Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden and paint Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
Deadline rapidy approaching to finalize 2026 Chicago budget
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.
Chicago vote-by-mail applications open for 2026 primary election
Chicagoans can now apply to vote by mail for the March 17, 2026 primary election.
Chicagoans can now apply to vote by mail for the March 17, 2026 primary election.
Trump promises economic boom, touts immigration policies during prime-time address
President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.
President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.
Trump to address nation, preview his agenda for the year ahead
The White House is keeping details close, but President Trump is expected to reflect on his first year in office and outline plans on the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy.
The White House is keeping details close, but President Trump is expected to reflect on his first year in office and outline plans on the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy.
Study highlights social media's impact on threats against lawmakers | The Chicago Report
The University of Chicago's project on security and threats has been tracking political violence and the group's director Robert Pape joins us again.
The University of Chicago's project on security and threats has been tracking political violence and the group's director Robert Pape joins us again.
Gov. Pritzker passes mass transit bill | The Chicago Report
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Cocktails to-go are here to stay — what it means for Illinois restaurants
Illinois will officially make cocktails to-go permanent, and the restaurant industry is weighing in. The CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association joins us to explain why this change matters for businesses still struggling to recover after the pandemic.
Illinois will officially make cocktails to-go permanent, and the restaurant industry is weighing in. The CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association joins us to explain why this change matters for businesses still struggling to recover after the pandemic.
Pritzker signs sweeping transit funding bill replacing RTA with Northern Illinois Transit Authority
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
Chicago govt shutdown threat grows as mayor, city council clash over budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.
Remembering Rob Reiner | The Chicago Report
Rob Reiner was a film legend and a well-known political activist. Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were found dead in their home on Sunday night and their son, Nick, is in custody for the alleged murders.
Rob Reiner was a film legend and a well-known political activist. Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were found dead in their home on Sunday night and their son, Nick, is in custody for the alleged murders.
Push to bring Waymo to Illinois | The Chicago Report
Self-driving taxi cabs -- they're operating in a handful of American cities but not Chicago, yet.
Self-driving taxi cabs -- they're operating in a handful of American cities but not Chicago, yet.