Joe Walsh mourns Charlie Kirk: ?Felt like I lost a son? | The Chicago Report
Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh opens up about his close bond with the late Charlie Kirk, describing him as ?like a political son.? He talks about how their friendship shifted when Kirk became a strong Trump supporter and shares the deep sense of loss he feels since Kirk passed.
Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh opens up about his close bond with the late Charlie Kirk, describing him as ?like a political son.? He talks about how their friendship shifted when Kirk became a strong Trump supporter and shares the deep sense of loss he feels since Kirk passed.
Cook County kicks off voter registration push on National Voter Registration Day
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon outlines new initiatives and on-site events aimed at boosting voter registration and engagement ahead of upcoming elections.
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon outlines new initiatives and on-site events aimed at boosting voter registration and engagement ahead of upcoming elections.
Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago, claims police support the move
President Donald Trump targeting Chicago once again with possibly sending in the National Guard. He spoke on Monday in the Oval Office and claimed the police department wants troops to be sent in.
President Donald Trump targeting Chicago once again with possibly sending in the National Guard. He spoke on Monday in the Oval Office and claimed the police department wants troops to be sent in.
The Chicago Report: Enrollment down in Chicago Public Schools this year
There are fewer students attending Chicago Public Schools this year. What's fueling the decrease and how will it affect the school system?
There are fewer students attending Chicago Public Schools this year. What's fueling the decrease and how will it affect the school system?
The Chicago Report: Chicago Latinos largely oppose both Johnson and Trump
A new poll is trying to get a sense of how Chicago's Latino population feels about Trump, Pritzker, the mayor and immigration. Political strategist and Urban Institute CEO Juan Rangel joins us.
A new poll is trying to get a sense of how Chicago's Latino population feels about Trump, Pritzker, the mayor and immigration. Political strategist and Urban Institute CEO Juan Rangel joins us.
The Chicago Report: Joe Walsh reflects on friendship with Charlie Kirk
Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh reflects on his relationship with Charlie Kirk and the country's polarized climate.
Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh reflects on his relationship with Charlie Kirk and the country's polarized climate.
'People are frightened': Pritzker warns of rising violence, criticizes Trump's rhetoric
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.
Pritzker says threats against him have spiked since Charlie Kirk shooting
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he?s faced a surge in threats following last week?s deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Speaking at a roundtable in Chicago, Pritzker accused Donald Trump of fueling political violence while Republicans pushed back, pointing to his own past rhetoric. The governor also raised concerns about immigration enforcement, citing fear in communities and a recent deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he?s faced a surge in threats following last week?s deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Speaking at a roundtable in Chicago, Pritzker accused Donald Trump of fueling political violence while Republicans pushed back, pointing to his own past rhetoric. The governor also raised concerns about immigration enforcement, citing fear in communities and a recent deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park.
JD Vance hosts episode of 'The Charlie Kirk' show
The vice president announced on social media that he will host the episode to pay tribute to his late friend.
The vice president announced on social media that he will host the episode to pay tribute to his late friend.
Trump administration seeks $58 million to boost security after Kirk shooting
The administration’s funding request to enhance security for lawmakers would extend through 2027.
The administration’s funding request to enhance security for lawmakers would extend through 2027.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar dead at 79
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has died at 79 after suffering complications from pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has died at 79 after suffering complications from pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican credited with guiding the state into a period of greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday, according to his family. He was 79.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican credited with guiding the state into a period of greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday, according to his family. He was 79.
Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver's fatal shooting
Latino leaders expressed dismay Saturday over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago that resulted in a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a tense standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility.
Latino leaders expressed dismay Saturday over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago that resulted in a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a tense standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility.
Mourners remember life of Charlie Kirk after killing in Utah
People gathered at Utah Valley University to remember the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed last Wednesday.
People gathered at Utah Valley University to remember the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed last Wednesday.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Office Depot fires employee who refused to print Charlie Kirk posters for customer
Video of the Michigan store incident generated more than 4 million views on X.
Video of the Michigan store incident generated more than 4 million views on X.
Kash Patel faces heat over 'unreal' mistake in Charlie Kirk assassination case
Kash Patel faced criticism after announcing - then retracting - an arrest during the 33-hour manhunt.
Kash Patel faced criticism after announcing - then retracting - an arrest during the 33-hour manhunt.
Ted Dabrowski announces bid for Illinois governor
Election season is heating up with a new Republican entering the race for Illinois governor.
Election season is heating up with a new Republican entering the race for Illinois governor.
Charlie Kirk fallout, Reilly vs. Preckwinkle & 9/11 reflections | The Chicago Report
On this episode of ?The Chicago Report:? the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.
On this episode of ?The Chicago Report:? the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.
Charlie Kirk's casket flown back to Arizona by Air Force Two
Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.
Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.