U of I Republicans under investigation for Pretti post | The Chicago Report
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins discusses proposed changes to teen curfew rules | ChicagoLIVE
Ald. Brian Hopkins details a proposed change to Chicago’s curfew ordinance that would allow police to issue time-and-place restrictions on teen gatherings.
Ald. Brian Hopkins details a proposed change to Chicago’s curfew ordinance that would allow police to issue time-and-place restrictions on teen gatherings.
SAVE Act would change voter registration rules nationwide, expert says | ChicagoLIVE
The SAVE Act legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Director of the Brennan Center shares details.
The SAVE Act legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Director of the Brennan Center shares details.
Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
Harvey City Council delays mayoral appointment after split vote
Harvey city leaders met Monday night for the first time since the death of Mayor Christopher Clark but did not appoint an acting mayor as planned.
Harvey city leaders met Monday night for the first time since the death of Mayor Christopher Clark but did not appoint an acting mayor as planned.
Getting to know Chad the Bird | The Chicago Report
Chad the Bird joins The Chicago Report to weigh in on Chicago politics and current happenings.
Chad the Bird joins The Chicago Report to weigh in on Chicago politics and current happenings.
Dabrowski calls for Indiana-style property tax cap in Illinois
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Viral puppet Chad the Bird talks fame and Chicago pinball history | The Chicago Report
From viral fame to pinball history. Chad the Bird makes his first appearance on The Chicago Report and heads to Zanies Chicago on Tuesday night.
From viral fame to pinball history. Chad the Bird makes his first appearance on The Chicago Report and heads to Zanies Chicago on Tuesday night.
Dabrowski criticizes Gov. Pritzker over Illinois property taxes
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Johnson signs ICE order, Chad the Bird weighs in | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order about ICE and Chad the Bird makes his first appearance and talks Chicago politics.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order about ICE and Chad the Bird makes his first appearance and talks Chicago politics.
Local author warns of growing executive authority | The Chicago Report
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.
Mayor Johnson signs ICE executive order | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order this weekend, laying the groundwork to prosecute federal immigration agents.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order this weekend, laying the groundwork to prosecute federal immigration agents.
Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
U of I investigates College Republicans group's social post about Alex Pretti's death
A chapter of College Republicans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.
A chapter of College Republicans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.
Health care costs could decide the midterms, new poll suggests | ChicagoLIVE
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Chicago mayor's ICE-related executive order sparks controversy
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.