Rep. Morgan's COLA Buyout Program | The Chicago Report
Governor Pritzker has signed a new law extending Illinois' Voluntary Pension COLA Buyout Program through 2028. Supporters say the program has already reduced the state's pension liabilities by billions of dollars and could provide additional budget relief in the years ahead. Joining us now is state Representative Bob Morgan, the sponsor of the legislation.
Governor Pritzker has signed a new law extending Illinois' Voluntary Pension COLA Buyout Program through 2028. Supporters say the program has already reduced the state's pension liabilities by billions of dollars and could provide additional budget relief in the years ahead. Joining us now is state Representative Bob Morgan, the sponsor of the legislation.
Chicago City Council holds hearing on delays impacting DACA recipients | The Chicago Report
City Council held a hearing Thursday on how DACA delays are impacting recipients in Chicago.
City Council held a hearing Thursday on how DACA delays are impacting recipients in Chicago.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls out state's attorney in new op-ed | The Chicago Report
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls out Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke in new op-ed over ICE accountability.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls out Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke in new op-ed over ICE accountability.
CPS must tackle $9.3B debt before August budget deadline | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
CPS CEO asked to explain district policies | The Chicago Report
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
WIU librarian layoffs overturned, ruled 'illegal' | The Chicago Report
An arbitrator said Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year and ordering the school to give them their jobs back with back pay. Union leaders call it a major victory, but say chronic underfunding from springfield is still forcing regional colleges to make dangerous cuts. Joining us now to discuss the ruling is union President John Miller.
An arbitrator said Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year and ordering the school to give them their jobs back with back pay. Union leaders call it a major victory, but say chronic underfunding from springfield is still forcing regional colleges to make dangerous cuts. Joining us now to discuss the ruling is union President John Miller.
Cook County roperty tax bills will be late by 2 months | The Chicago Report
Cook County will once again delay sending property tax bills. This time, they will be late by at least two months this year. Joining us now to break down the systemic crunch is Professor David Merriman with UIC, who specializes in government and public affairs.
Cook County will once again delay sending property tax bills. This time, they will be late by at least two months this year. Joining us now to break down the systemic crunch is Professor David Merriman with UIC, who specializes in government and public affairs.
CPS CEO asked to explain district policies | The Chicago Report
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
Gov. Pritzker pauses data center subsidies | The Chicago Report
The POWER Act, which would have regulated data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state guardrails. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is pushing for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption and community impact. Joining us to discuss the implications is Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
The POWER Act, which would have regulated data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state guardrails. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is pushing for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption and community impact. Joining us to discuss the implications is Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
Lawmaker says Illinois prepared to financially help the Bears stay | The Chicago Report
We checked in with State Senator Willie Preston, as the megaprojects bill was making it's way out of the house to the senate. We're bringing him back tonight, with this latest development.
We checked in with State Senator Willie Preston, as the megaprojects bill was making it's way out of the house to the senate. We're bringing him back tonight, with this latest development.
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.
New task force will implement Clean Slate Act | The Chicago Report
With the city budget finalized advocates are turning their attention to making the Clean Slate Act a reality. The budget dedicates $5.6 million to automatically clear criminal records for nearly 2.2 million eligible Illinoisans. The interfaith nonprofit Live Free Illinois will lead the timeline for implementation, and they are hosting regional workshops starting this week to help families navigate the new rollout. Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and Marvin Treadwell a site leader for a community healing resource center in Morgan Park are here with me now.
With the city budget finalized advocates are turning their attention to making the Clean Slate Act a reality. The budget dedicates $5.6 million to automatically clear criminal records for nearly 2.2 million eligible Illinoisans. The interfaith nonprofit Live Free Illinois will lead the timeline for implementation, and they are hosting regional workshops starting this week to help families navigate the new rollout. Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and Marvin Treadwell a site leader for a community healing resource center in Morgan Park are here with me now.
Alderman calls out mayor for tanking his ordinance | The Chicago Report
The drama continues at city hall after a walkout derailed a vote yesterday. The public safety committee had enough members for voting at a meeting initially, but after Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduced an ordinance to stiffen penalties for selling drugs near schools. An alderman left the room. That broke quorum. And it also thereby killed a planned discussion on a ShotSpotter replacement and a new UChicago study on response times. Alderman Villegas is accusing Mayor Johnson of pulling the strings behind the scenes, to tank his ordinance.
The drama continues at city hall after a walkout derailed a vote yesterday. The public safety committee had enough members for voting at a meeting initially, but after Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduced an ordinance to stiffen penalties for selling drugs near schools. An alderman left the room. That broke quorum. And it also thereby killed a planned discussion on a ShotSpotter replacement and a new UChicago study on response times. Alderman Villegas is accusing Mayor Johnson of pulling the strings behind the scenes, to tank his ordinance.
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen.
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen.
Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
We Walk for Her March brings attention to missing Black women, girls
The ninth annual "We Walk for Her" march just wrapped up in Bronzeville. Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling joined neighbors and activists to demand more resources for missing black women and girls. Organizers say black women account for over a third of Chicago's active missing persons cases despite making up just 15% of the female population. Timara Wade-- who is a youth organizer with the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization is joining us to tell us more.
The ninth annual "We Walk for Her" march just wrapped up in Bronzeville. Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling joined neighbors and activists to demand more resources for missing black women and girls. Organizers say black women account for over a third of Chicago's active missing persons cases despite making up just 15% of the female population. Timara Wade-- who is a youth organizer with the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization is joining us to tell us more.
Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
Expert says AI requires safety audits | The Chicago Report
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.
Vote to delay contract renewal for Chicago charter operators | The Chicago Report
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.
Expert says AI requires safety audits | The Chicago Report
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.