Unredacted Epstein files seen by members of Congress | The Chicago Report
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A handful of members of Congress got a glimpse of the unredacted versions of the Epstein files, and Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich said President Trump should apologize for his "racist" video shared on social media depicting the Obamas as apes.

Ted Dabrowski for governor, app to call Congress | The Chicago Report
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Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign - we meet one of the republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate - and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact -- the non profit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives. 

Study shows declining CPS enrollment | The Chicago Report
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A new study out concludes Chicago Public Schools is losing a staggering 10,000 students every year. And it's lost 100,000 in the last 20 years. How low can the population go, and can the city turn this decline around? Joining us now is Hal Woods of the group Kids First Illinois - who put out the report.

Calling Congress with '5 Calls' app
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So do you feel like things are overwhelming these days and you want to make a difference, but you're not sure how?  Five-calls is making waves on social media in the wake of the deadly shooting of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis.  It's an app that helps constituents contact members of Congress.  As influencers, activists, and everyday people wade into public policy conversations, many are turning to tools like 5 calls to streamline civic engagement.  It works by aggregating contact information giving users a direct line to local and federal officials to urge action on issues. Joining us now is Nick O'Neill, the founder of Five Calls.

Ted Dabrowski running for Illinois Gov. | The Chicago Report
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Believe it or not - we are only weeks away from early voting here in the 2026 primary elections. There are several contested races to think about - one of them is the race for Governor. J.B. Pritzker is uncontested on the democratic side to seek a third term leading Illinois. But several candidates are vying to be the nominee on the republican side - and tonight we meet one, Ted Dabrowski - a North Shore businessman and former policy analyst for the publication Wirepoints.

Bally's Casino license extension? | The Chicago Report
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Well here's something to wager big bucks on when will Bally's finish it's giant new high-rise and casino complex on Halsted and Chicago? They're running out of time for their lease at the Medinah Temple so lawmakers might have to roll the dice on some new legislation. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski joins us with more.

Jack Smith testifies on Trump investigation | The Chicago Report
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Former special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump was on his way to being charged with several felonies -- both for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election that he lost, and for allegedly obstructing justice by hiding government records at his Mar-A-Lago estate. Smith tussled with republicans on the house oversight committee, received full throated support from democrats and said he believed he would have won the case.

How Trump's first year back in office affected Chicago | The Chicago Report
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A team of experts joined Paris to break down President Trump's first year back in the White House, and could Chicago lose millions of dollars in federal funding to help the unhoused population?

Chicago parking meters, CPD officer shooting | The Chicago Report
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Can Chicago buy back its parking meter system? An expert breaks down President Trump's obsession with Greenland. And new details on the events that led to the fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by her fellow officer.

New details on fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera | The Chicago Report
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New reporting by the Illinois Answers Project on the shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera, by a fellow officer, is raising questions about the investigation.

Could Chicago buy back its parking meters? | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) joined Paris to talk about the possibility of the city buying back its parking meter system, reversing a hugely unpopular deal from years ago.

Illinois lawmakers' agenda in Springfield, North Side housing battle | The Chicago Report
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Paris talks to state lawmakers about their priorities for the upcoming session in Springfield and residents in a North Side neighborhood are saying "not in my backyard" to new high-rises.

Iran protests and latest on Jesse Jackson's health | The Chicago Report
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Paris talks to a Chicago expert on the protests going on in Iran and what they mean for the regime. Then, we get the latest on the health of Chicago civil rights icon Jesse Jackson Jr.

Iran protests and latest on Jesse Jackson's health | The Chicago Report
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Paris talks to a Chicago expert on the protests going on in Iran and what they mean for the regime. Then, we get the latest on the health of Chicago civil rights icon Jesse Jackson Jr.