Epstein victims blast DOJ for releasing nude photos, names in file dump

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.

President Trump's proposal to nationalize elections faces major constitutional hurdles
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David Froomkin from the University of Houston Law Center breaks down what nationalizing elections would mean, whether a president has the power to do it, and the legal realities behind voter fraud and voter ID laws.

DHS funding debate, Epstein files | The Chicago Report
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Tonight, will Congress enact big changes to ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security? Illinois Sen. Duckworth tells us she has some red lines. And, the Epstein document release exposes alleged grotesque behavior by so many of the nation's elite. 

Epstein file drop: Are more charges coming? | The Chicago Report
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A shocking glimpse into the alleged perverse and potentially criminal behavior from some of the country's most powerful political and business elite revealed in the Epstein files. Joining us now is Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor Ronald Allen. 

Report: Chicago ended 2024 with $41.1 billion shortfall | The Chicago Report
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Chicago City Council passed a budget that closes a $1 billion gap despite a lack of support from Mayor Johnson. But, a new study by the watchdog group Truth in Accounting says the actual deficit is a wee bit higher than that... more like $41 billion. Judi Willard joins us.

Sen. Duckworth talks sanctuary policies following Marimar Martinez's testimony | The Chicago Report
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Lawmakers have nine days to agree on funding for ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security. Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth offered her red lines on a funding bill and it comes after she attended a hearing on Capitol Hill where Marimar Martinez testified.

What Democrats want in ICE funding talks
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Democrats have demands. Lawmakers have nine days to agree on funding for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. 

Illinois early voting gets underway for 2026 primary races

Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.

Congress braces for a DHS shutdown
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President Trump on Tuesday signed a new funding deal to reopen the government, but with Homeland Security funded for only days, Washington is already bracing for another potential shutdown and a fierce debate over immigration policy.

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced. 

DHS funding decision, controversial U of I Republicans post | The Chicago Report
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Lawmakers will soon need to make a decision on DHS funding. And, we dive into discussion on the controversial U of I College Republicans social media post on Alex Pretti. More on The Chicago Report. 

U of I Republicans under investigation for Pretti post | The Chicago Report
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The University of Illinois is conducting a Title 6 investigation of the Campus College Republicans. This comes after the group posted an Instagram message supporting ICE and featuring an AI drawing of the killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti. 

Rep. Schneider talks DHS funding | The Chicago Report
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President Donald Trump signed a partial government funding bill that leaves the Department of Homeland Security out, giving lawmakers 10 days to agree on what to do about ICE funding. Democratic Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider joins us.

Pressure grows on Cook County State’s Attorney to investigate immigration agents

Some local democratic leaders are ramping up pressure on Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, calling on her to investigate and prosecute federal immigration agents.