Trump admin probes Illinois schools over teaching 'gender ideology' | The Chicago Report
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Dozens of Illinois school districts are in the crosshairs of a federal investigation over teaching so-called "gender ideology," but it's still unclear exactly what the probe is about.

Annual St. Jude Memorial March held on Sunday | The Chicago Report
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This Sunday is the annual St. Jude Memorial March.  The Chicago Police Department and community members will honor 608 fallen officers.  Second ward alderman Brian Hopkins is joining us to share how this year's march carries even more meaning, following the loss of Officer John Bartholomew.

Ald. Hall says 'lifeline' Walgreens is closing in Chatham | The Chicago Report
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  Alderman William Hall is demanding answers tonight—after Walgreens announced it’s closing its Chatham store. In a statement—Hall says the store provides critical access to prescriptions, basic healthcare, and everyday necessities—especially for seniors and families.  The alderman is calling on the company to explain its decision—and he is here to tell us what he's heard so far. 

Nancy Guthrie: Missing for three months | The Chicago Report
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It's three months since Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Arizona.  She's the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, she returned to the show a few weeks ago.  The Pima County Sheriff's Office has been largely silent as of late, but they spoke out today, with a statement.  All it asks is for anyone with information related to the case to come forward.  Greg Sanfillipo, is a law enforcement and security expert and VP of Doyle Security Services, and he's here to weigh in.

Annual St. Jude Memorial March held on Sunday | The Chicago Report
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This Sunday is the annual St. Jude Memorial March.  The Chicago Police Department and community members will honor 608 fallen officers.  Second ward alderman Brian Hopkins is joining us to share how this year's march carries even more meaning, following the loss of Officer John Bartholomew.

How will the Bears draft picks fit into Ben Johnson's team identity? | The Offseason - Ep. 11
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This week on The Offseason with Cassie Carlson, she's joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer and Anthony Herron. What draft pick will have the biggest impact on the Bears; how do you feel about the defense after they didn't address the defensive line. Plus, will Malik Muhammad have a chance to contribute his rookie season and the latest on the Bears stadium decision.

Suspected cop killer lashes out, $7 gas prices &  Illinois student cell ban? | Week in Review
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This week we cover a suspected cop killer’s courtroom outburst and a string of high-profile arrests ranging from Winnetka home invasions to a Joliet cockfighting ring. We also break down the impact of high gas prices and a newly proposed bill that would ban cell phones in Illinois schools. Plus, we look at the future of Water Tower Place, a potential strike at Brookfield Zoo, and the return of bison to the Illinois landscape.

Report casts blame on ICE agents for 'extreme force' | The Chicago Report
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 Six months of work and two days of hearings culminating in a final report from the Illinois Accountability Commission.  It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. 

What CPS parents can expect from May Day | The Chicago Report
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 May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom.  Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school.  CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty.  Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest. 

Bally's topping off ceremony marks new stage of construction | The Chicago Report
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Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year.  Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning.  Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here. 

Operation Midway Blitz investigative report | The Chicago Report
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Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission.  It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz.    Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.

Britney Spears charged with DUI in California

Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County after a March 4 arrest involving alcohol and drugs.

Delta flight delayed as Georgia traveler refuses to hang up phone

A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.

$25 minimum wage bill, SAFE-T Act questions, Gary comeback? | The Chicago Report
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Chicago members of Congress are pushing for a $25 per hour federal minimum wage; More questions arise about the SAFE-T Act after the killing of a Chicago police officer; and is Gary, Indiana, making a comeback?