Edward Peck's Soldier Field proposal | The Chicago Report
There's an architect making a last-minute pitch to keep the team at Solider Field. Edward Peck's design includes a translucent roof, more seating, and an entertainment district. Could these upgrades be enough to keep Indiana or Arlington Heights off the table? Peck joins us know to make his case.
There's an architect making a last-minute pitch to keep the team at Solider Field. Edward Peck's design includes a translucent roof, more seating, and an entertainment district. Could these upgrades be enough to keep Indiana or Arlington Heights off the table? Peck joins us know to make his case.
City Council halts wage increase for tipped workers | The Chicago Report
Like clockwork - city council and the mayor are at odds on another issue. Yesterday, the council voted 30-18 to freeze planned hikes in the minimum wage for tipped workers like servers and bartenders. So instead of gradually going up to match the regular city minimum wage around $16, it will stay at $12.62 an hour. But a frustrated mayor johnson said he has other plans.
Like clockwork - city council and the mayor are at odds on another issue. Yesterday, the council voted 30-18 to freeze planned hikes in the minimum wage for tipped workers like servers and bartenders. So instead of gradually going up to match the regular city minimum wage around $16, it will stay at $12.62 an hour. But a frustrated mayor johnson said he has other plans.
CTA sues government over paused project funding | The Chicago Report
The CTA is suing the Trump administration over paused funding for two of its projects.
The CTA is suing the Trump administration over paused funding for two of its projects.
Fallout continues after Chicago Deputy Mayor firing | The Chicago Report
More fallout today after yesterday's surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's point person for public safety, deputy mayor Garien Gatewood. More than 20 city council members have sent the mayor a letter condemning the move, and what they say is a character assassination from the mayor's office with claims that Gatewood presided over a hostile work environment.
More fallout today after yesterday's surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's point person for public safety, deputy mayor Garien Gatewood. More than 20 city council members have sent the mayor a letter condemning the move, and what they say is a character assassination from the mayor's office with claims that Gatewood presided over a hostile work environment.
CTA sues feds over halted funding for Red Line expansion, modernization
The Chicago Transit Authority is suing the federal government after it chose to withhold funds needed to expand the Red Line and modernize both the Red and Purple lines.
The Chicago Transit Authority is suing the federal government after it chose to withhold funds needed to expand the Red Line and modernize both the Red and Purple lines.
Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin on how to spot AI deepfakes in political ads | ChicagoLIVE
Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the growing use of AI-generated voices, videos and images in political ads. He explains why deepfakes are getting harder to detect, why transparency and enforcement matter, and what voters should watch for as AI misinformation becomes more common.
Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the growing use of AI-generated voices, videos and images in political ads. He explains why deepfakes are getting harder to detect, why transparency and enforcement matter, and what voters should watch for as AI misinformation becomes more common.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
Garien Gatewood speaks on his firing | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the surprising shakeup in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office as well as talking to Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy on their upcoming race.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the surprising shakeup in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office as well as talking to Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy on their upcoming race.
Juliana Stratton, Don Tracy talk their upcoming race | The Chicago Report
After Tuesday's primary election, the field is set in the race for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat, vacated by Dick Durbin. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the democratic nomination, backed by millions of dollars from Governor JB Pritzker and former Illinois GOP party chair Don Tracy. If elected, he would be the first republican to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate since Mark Kirk lost his reelection bid in 2016.
After Tuesday's primary election, the field is set in the race for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat, vacated by Dick Durbin. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the democratic nomination, backed by millions of dollars from Governor JB Pritzker and former Illinois GOP party chair Don Tracy. If elected, he would be the first republican to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate since Mark Kirk lost his reelection bid in 2016.
Mayor Johnson fires Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood | The Chicago Report
A sudden shakeup inside Mayor Brandon Johnson's office today. Garien Gatewood, Chicago's first deputy mayor for public safety has been fired. That's a position Mayor Johnson created days after taking office in 2023. But that's not all-- Manny Whitfield, Director of Violence Prevention, was also let go.
A sudden shakeup inside Mayor Brandon Johnson's office today. Garien Gatewood, Chicago's first deputy mayor for public safety has been fired. That's a position Mayor Johnson created days after taking office in 2023. But that's not all-- Manny Whitfield, Director of Violence Prevention, was also let go.
Ex-Bull Joakim Noah backs Illinois bill to expand housing support for people leaving prison
Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah is stepping into a new role, advocating for housing support for people leaving prison.
Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah is stepping into a new role, advocating for housing support for people leaving prison.
Joakim Noah backs Illinois bill to expand housing support for people leaving prison
Former Chicago Bulls All Star Joakim Noah stood alongside community leaders Thursday to push state legislation aimed at expanding housing support for people returning from prison, arguing stable housing can shape whether someone successfully rebuilds their life.
Former Chicago Bulls All Star Joakim Noah stood alongside community leaders Thursday to push state legislation aimed at expanding housing support for people returning from prison, arguing stable housing can shape whether someone successfully rebuilds their life.
Illinois lawmakers push tax incentives to keep Bears in Chicago
A new “mega projects” bill aims to offer tax advantages to the Chicago Bears and major developers as state leaders respond to the team’s potential move to Indiana.
A new “mega projects” bill aims to offer tax advantages to the Chicago Bears and major developers as state leaders respond to the team’s potential move to Indiana.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fires Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fired Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fired Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood on Thursday.
Juliana Stratton turns focus to Don Tracy in Senate election
Fresh off a commanding and somewhat surprising primary election victory, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is turning her attention toward GOP candidate Don Tracy.
Fresh off a commanding and somewhat surprising primary election victory, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is turning her attention toward GOP candidate Don Tracy.
The battle for Durbin’s seat: Juliana Stratton to face Don Tracy in November
Following Tuesday's primary, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy are officially facing off for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.
Following Tuesday's primary, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy are officially facing off for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.
Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.
Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.
Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
Pritzker, Bailey to face off again | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz recaps all of the excitement from last night's election, including that JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey will have a rematch.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz recaps all of the excitement from last night's election, including that JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey will have a rematch.
Florida bill aiming to ban marrying 1st cousins fails to pass: Reports
A Florida bill that sought to ban marriage between first cousins failed to pass in the state Senate.
A Florida bill that sought to ban marriage between first cousins failed to pass in the state Senate.