Illinois earns highest credit rating in 15 years: what Moody's upgrade means for taxpayers
Moody's has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A1, marking the state's highest bond rating in nearly 15 years and its 11th upgrade since 2021 under Governor JB Pritzker. University of Chicago Professor and Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe joins us to break down how the rating could help reduce the state's borrowing costs, while persistent pension liabilities keep Illinois' overall score at the bottom of the nation.
Moody's has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A1, marking the state's highest bond rating in nearly 15 years and its 11th upgrade since 2021 under Governor JB Pritzker. University of Chicago Professor and Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe joins us to break down how the rating could help reduce the state's borrowing costs, while persistent pension liabilities keep Illinois' overall score at the bottom of the nation.
First Illinois lawsuit: Chicago couple sues Taylor Farms over tainted Taco Bell lettuce
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
Not With Our Money: Mayor Johnson orders crackdown on city contractors linked to deportation push
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
Not Live: Darren Bailey (Ep. 8)
FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey. In this personal conversation, Darren reflects on life on the family farm, overcoming profound personal grief through faith, his 40-year romance with wife Cindy, and he even swaps hilarious hunting stories with Lauren.
FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey. In this personal conversation, Darren reflects on life on the family farm, overcoming profound personal grief through faith, his 40-year romance with wife Cindy, and he even swaps hilarious hunting stories with Lauren.
Mayor's executive order, mail-in ballot ruling | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has a new executive order that creates strict new accountability standards for city contractors. And, the latest on the Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has a new executive order that creates strict new accountability standards for city contractors. And, the latest on the Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Trial delayed again for Florida teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival cruise
The federal murder trial for Timothy Hudson, accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship, has been delayed for a second time to now take place on Nov. 2.
The federal murder trial for Timothy Hudson, accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship, has been delayed for a second time to now take place on Nov. 2.
Bears Preseason Concerns + Left Tackle Carousel + Cubs/Sox Series wins | Chicago Sports Tonight
Mark Carman, Ryan McGuffey, and Sam Panayotovich dive into the Sunday edition of Chicago Sports Tonight to break down everything from Halas Hall to the diamond. First, the crew reacts to the Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Caleb Williams got the surprise start, but major concerns remain at left tackle between Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet, while the banged-up secondary continues to raise alarm bells. Then, the guys build the ultimate All-Time Chicago Bears 7-on-7 Passing Offense featuring Caleb Williams, Walter Payton, Mike Ditka, and Alshon Jeffery! Plus, on the diamond: Tristan Peters delivers the White Sox's 11th walk-off win of the season over the Mets, rookie Hagen Smith continues his dominant bullpen run, and the Cubs' offense explodes for 19 runs in Seattle behind an Ian Happ grand slam!
Mark Carman, Ryan McGuffey, and Sam Panayotovich dive into the Sunday edition of Chicago Sports Tonight to break down everything from Halas Hall to the diamond. First, the crew reacts to the Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Caleb Williams got the surprise start, but major concerns remain at left tackle between Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet, while the banged-up secondary continues to raise alarm bells. Then, the guys build the ultimate All-Time Chicago Bears 7-on-7 Passing Offense featuring Caleb Williams, Walter Payton, Mike Ditka, and Alshon Jeffery! Plus, on the diamond: Tristan Peters delivers the White Sox's 11th walk-off win of the season over the Mets, rookie Hagen Smith continues his dominant bullpen run, and the Cubs' offense explodes for 19 runs in Seattle behind an Ian Happ grand slam!
Mom, 2-year-old daughter die after hit by lightning in Florida storm, police say
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
Devan shares her takeaways from the Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to the Bengals
The Bears fell to the Bengals, and Devan Kaney shares her thoughts on the biggest developments she saw from the loss on Saturday.
The Bears fell to the Bengals, and Devan Kaney shares her thoughts on the biggest developments she saw from the loss on Saturday.
Independent ticket challenges Illinois' two-party system | The Chicago Report
Carolyn Schofield talks about her decision to run for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois; the ComEd Four headed for a possible retrial and Bridgeport residents question the White Sox-Amtrak connection.
Carolyn Schofield talks about her decision to run for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois; the ComEd Four headed for a possible retrial and Bridgeport residents question the White Sox-Amtrak connection.
Power problems persist in Indiana, Bears hire lobbyist and cold case investigation | Week in Review
Here are this week's top stories.
Here are this week's top stories.
Not Live: U of I Chancellor Charles Isbell (Ep. 7)
FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Charles Isbell. This week they're talking all about Hot Ones with alum Sean Evans, his massive collection of 23,000+ comic books and his passion for human-centered AI, and he even gives Lauren an Ultimate Frisbee crash course live in studio.
FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Charles Isbell. This week they're talking all about Hot Ones with alum Sean Evans, his massive collection of 23,000+ comic books and his passion for human-centered AI, and he even gives Lauren an Ultimate Frisbee crash course live in studio.
Bears-Bengals Joint Practice Preview | Chicago Sports Tonight
The Athletic's Dan Wiederer joins Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson to break down the biggest news out of Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears head to Cincinnati for crucial joint practice reps against Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and the Bengals. The Bears' banged-up secondary is facing a massive test this week, especially rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad, who is stepping into the slot with Kyler Gordon still sidelined by a calf injury. Meanwhile, the left tackle battle has turned into absolute musical chairs as Braxton Jones returns to 1-on-1 reps, Theo Benedet moves sides, and Ozzy Trapilo looms in the shadows. Plus, we react to Marcus Davenport's arrival, D'Andre Swift's explosive camp, and whether starters should even play on Saturday night.
The Athletic's Dan Wiederer joins Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson to break down the biggest news out of Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears head to Cincinnati for crucial joint practice reps against Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and the Bengals. The Bears' banged-up secondary is facing a massive test this week, especially rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad, who is stepping into the slot with Kyler Gordon still sidelined by a calf injury. Meanwhile, the left tackle battle has turned into absolute musical chairs as Braxton Jones returns to 1-on-1 reps, Theo Benedet moves sides, and Ozzy Trapilo looms in the shadows. Plus, we react to Marcus Davenport's arrival, D'Andre Swift's explosive camp, and whether starters should even play on Saturday night.
Data center drama, power outage chaos and the Illinois film industry | The Chicago Report
Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound
Chicago gave birth to drill rap — a sound some have long connected to the city’s violence. But is the music fueling it, or reflecting what’s already happening on the streets? Watch Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound.
Chicago gave birth to drill rap — a sound some have long connected to the city’s violence. But is the music fueling it, or reflecting what’s already happening on the streets? Watch Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound.
Previewing Part 2 of the Crosstown Classic | Chicago Sports Tonight
Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich are joined by the Athletic's Jon Greenberg to preview part 2 of the Crosstown series between the Cubs and White Sox.
Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich are joined by the Athletic's Jon Greenberg to preview part 2 of the Crosstown series between the Cubs and White Sox.
Boystown cold case: Chicago police investigated 2004 murder as potential hate crime
The confirmation comes as the case reaches 22 years without a charge, with a $50,000 reward now on the table and a police sketch of the only person of interest still the department's clearest public lead.
The confirmation comes as the case reaches 22 years without a charge, with a $50,000 reward now on the table and a police sketch of the only person of interest still the department's clearest public lead.
Boystown cold case: Chicago police investigated 2004 murder as potential hate crime
The confirmation comes as the case reaches 22 years without a charge, with a $50,000 reward now on the table and a police sketch of the only person of interest still the department's clearest public lead.
The confirmation comes as the case reaches 22 years without a charge, with a $50,000 reward now on the table and a police sketch of the only person of interest still the department's clearest public lead.
Caleb Williams MVP Leap Inevitable + Crosstown Classic Preview | Chicago Sports Tonight
Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson is joined by FS1's Danny Parkins to break down the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field, a potential Cubs-Sox World Series, and Caleb Williams' Year 2 leap. Danny explains why a Caleb Williams superstar breakout under Ben Johnson is inevitable. Plus, we react to Ozzy Trapilo's shocking return off the PUP list and Dansby Swanson's oblique injury.
Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson is joined by FS1's Danny Parkins to break down the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field, a potential Cubs-Sox World Series, and Caleb Williams' Year 2 leap. Danny explains why a Caleb Williams superstar breakout under Ben Johnson is inevitable. Plus, we react to Ozzy Trapilo's shocking return off the PUP list and Dansby Swanson's oblique injury.
Chicago derecho, Bears stadium update and Flock camera controversy | Week in Review
From the derecho that slammed Chicago to a Bears stadium update, we're catching you up on the stories you may have missed this week. Plus: Air & Water Show preparations, Pope Hat Day, e-scooter safety, a special Bears fan and much more.
From the derecho that slammed Chicago to a Bears stadium update, we're catching you up on the stories you may have missed this week. Plus: Air & Water Show preparations, Pope Hat Day, e-scooter safety, a special Bears fan and much more.