Illinois GOP governor hopefuls asked where they disagree with Trump
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During the Illinois GOP governor primary debate, candidates were asked whether they have any specific disagreements with President Trump. Ted Dabrowski, James Mendrick and Rick Heidner largely offered praise, with all three saying they would welcome a Trump endorsement.

Can Illinois property taxes be lowered? GOP governor candidates weigh in
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Do Illinois GOP governor candidates have a plan to reduce property taxes? In a viewer Q&A, entrepreneur and researcher Ted Dabrowski, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and real estate developer Rick Heidner respond with their proposals during the Fox Chicago primary debate.

Illinois GOP governor candidates talk Bears stadium | Chicago Report Debates
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Republican gubernatorial candidates Ted Dabrowski, James Mendrick, and Rick Heidner discuss their takes on the saga to try to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois with a new stadium.

Congressman Foster previews President Trump’s State of the Union
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Ahead of President Donald Trump’s address at the Capitol, Congressman Bill Foster discusses priorities for Illinois’ 11th District and brings Family Health Partnership Clinic CEO Suzanne Hoban to highlight how federal healthcare decisions could affect local families.

Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case that could reshape the Voting Rights Act
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As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a Louisiana redistricting challenge that could impact a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, NAACP Chief of Policy and Legislative Affairs Patrice Willoughby discusses what’s at stake for Black voters and the potential nationwide fallout.

Previewing Trump's first State of the Union of his 2nd term address
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As President Donald Trump prepares to outline his agenda—facing economic anxiety, a partial government shutdown, and a recent Supreme Court setback—North Central College professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo previews what to expect tonight from his State of the Union address.

Trump hints at record-long State of the Union tonight
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Just hours before his address, President Donald Trump prepares to tout the economy and confront tensions over Iran, a Supreme Court setback, and Democratic pushback—including a response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger.

2026 State of the Union: Timing, how to watch & more

President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 DC will have live coverage of the event. 

Illinois congressman wants more oversight of US weapons going to Israel

A congressman from suburban Chicago proposed a bill that would condition U.S. weapons being sent to Israel for military purposes.

Illinois woman in Mexico amid cartel violence | The Chicago Report
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Susan Swift, a Chicago-area resident, joins Paris to tell what she's been seeing in the chaos and violence in Mexico, where she owns a condo.

Illinois, Indiana officials move toward Bears stadium plans | The Chicago Report
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There has been plenty of movement in both Illinois and Indiana on new stadium plans for the Chicago Bears as the future of the team's new home is up in the air.