City Council halts wage increase for tipped workers | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the One Fair Wage discussion, continued fallout after Chicago Deputy Mayor's firing, talking to the architect of a new Soldier Field idea, and the latest hotel tax hike in Chicago.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the One Fair Wage discussion, continued fallout after Chicago Deputy Mayor's firing, talking to the architect of a new Soldier Field idea, and the latest hotel tax hike in Chicago.
City Council passes hotel tax - highest in the nation| The Chicago Report
Chicago is ramping up the hotel tax to fund tourism. On Wednesday, city council unanimously voted to create a tourism improvement district, raising hotel taxes to 19% --the highest in the nation. Supporters say it's needed to boost the city's marketing budget. To weigh in, we have Michael Jacobson, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association.
Chicago is ramping up the hotel tax to fund tourism. On Wednesday, city council unanimously voted to create a tourism improvement district, raising hotel taxes to 19% --the highest in the nation. Supporters say it's needed to boost the city's marketing budget. To weigh in, we have Michael Jacobson, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association.
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.
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.
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.
Jesse Jackson's family withdraws endorsement for Stratton | The Chicago Report
After Juliana Stratton's campaign claimed she had been endorsed by Jesse Jackson before his death last month, his family said the process was not complete before he died and no endorsement was given.
After Juliana Stratton's campaign claimed she had been endorsed by Jesse Jackson before his death last month, his family said the process was not complete before he died and no endorsement was given.
Controversial Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to retire, reports say | The Chicago Report
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign before he was reassigned from his leadership role amid controversial immigration raids throughout the country, will retire.
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign before he was reassigned from his leadership role amid controversial immigration raids throughout the country, will retire.
Expert talks about rising antisemitism that lead to Michigan synagogue attack | The Chicago Report
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
UofC's Robert Page: 'Horizontal escalation' in Iran War | The Chicago Report
We've talked to the University of Chicago's Robert Pape on this show many times - he leads the school's project on security and threats - a well regarded international think tank - and he's been writing about the Iran War on Substack - claiming it falls into his theory of the "Escalation Trap," where immediate bombing leads to escalation leads to an all out quagmire - and that's where he believes this is headed, especially as Iran controls the all important oil pathway - the strait of Hormuz
We've talked to the University of Chicago's Robert Pape on this show many times - he leads the school's project on security and threats - a well regarded international think tank - and he's been writing about the Iran War on Substack - claiming it falls into his theory of the "Escalation Trap," where immediate bombing leads to escalation leads to an all out quagmire - and that's where he believes this is headed, especially as Iran controls the all important oil pathway - the strait of Hormuz
Expert talks about rising antisemitism that lead to Michigan synagogue attack
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
Latest on Iran war, big money in Illinois primary races | The Chicago Report
Paris talks to experts about the lastest developments on the war in Iran and the big money being spent by special interest groups in Ilinois primary races.
Paris talks to experts about the lastest developments on the war in Iran and the big money being spent by special interest groups in Ilinois primary races.
US war in Iran has 'no clear objective,' Chicago prof says | The Chicago Report
Two Chicago experts joined Paris to give their analysis of the latest developments out of the ongoing war in Iran.
Two Chicago experts joined Paris to give their analysis of the latest developments out of the ongoing war in Iran.
Trump says Iran was will be a 'short term excursion' | The Chicago Report
President Trump described the ongoing war in Iran a "short term excusion" as the conflict enters its second week.
President Trump described the ongoing war in Iran a "short term excusion" as the conflict enters its second week.
John Cullerton's proposal for property taxes| The Chicago Report
Affordability continues to be an issue for millions of Americans. It's one of the topics that's on the ballot in the November elections. Fox Chicago's hosts The Chicago Report.
Affordability continues to be an issue for millions of Americans. It's one of the topics that's on the ballot in the November elections. Fox Chicago's hosts The Chicago Report.
Stand Up For Science rally tomorrow | The Chicago Report
We want to tell you about a rally happening in our backyard tomorrow. A national group called "Stand Up for Science" will protest what they call quote "The Trump Administration's erosion of established climate and health science." It starts at 1 p.m. at Federal Plaza. CEO Colette Delawalla joins us now to tell us more about what they're fighting against.
We want to tell you about a rally happening in our backyard tomorrow. A national group called "Stand Up for Science" will protest what they call quote "The Trump Administration's erosion of established climate and health science." It starts at 1 p.m. at Federal Plaza. CEO Colette Delawalla joins us now to tell us more about what they're fighting against.