Dabrowski criticizes Gov. Pritzker over Illinois property taxes
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Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.

Johnson signs ICE order, Chad the Bird weighs in | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order about ICE and Chad the Bird makes his first appearance and talks Chicago politics.

AG Raoul partners with Amazon to provide 1,000 Ring cameras to domestic violence survivors
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Amazon in Chicago to announce the donation of 1,000 Ring cameras for domestic violence survivors. 

Local author warns of growing executive authority | The Chicago Report
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Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.

Mayor Johnson signs ICE executive order | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order this weekend, laying the groundwork to prosecute federal immigration agents. 

Danny Parkins previews Super Bowl LX and weighs in on Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams
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Fox Sports Danny Parkins joined Cassie on a Monday edition of CST. They preview Super Bowl LX. Plus, Cassie asks Danny if he would take Drake Maye #1 in a redraft, and Danny explains the key development areas for Caleb Williams this offseason.

Brad Biggs discusses the Bears’ Mobile momentum and why this team feels different
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Brad Biggs, Bears & NFL Columnist from the Chicago Tribune, joined Cassie on CST. Brad talked about the positive Bears vibe down in Mobile, Alabama from the Senior Bowl last week, why this Bears group is different than the Nagy/Trubisky 2018 team and whether Tremaine Edmunds could wind up a salary cap casualty.

U of I investigates College Republicans group's social post about Alex Pretti's death
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A chapter of College Republicans at thoe University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.

Neighbors push back on redevelopment plans for former Mars Candy factory in Galewood
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Residents say the proposed 500-unit housing development could strain the neighborhood and are calling instead for community investment like libraries, youth programs, and local resources.

Gary's Freddie Gibbs wins a Grammy
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Gary just made music history! Freddie Gibbs becomes the city’s first rapper to win a Grammy.

DOJ says new Epstein files don’t support additional charges
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As newly released Epstein investigation records draw attention for referencing major public figures, the Justice Department is stressing that the material does not support additional criminal prosecutions.

BMX community mourns teen after fatal accident at Northwest Indiana track
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The BMX community in Northwest Indiana is grieving after a 13-year-old boy died from critical injuries he suffered at a local track over the weekend. 

Chicago City Council set for key vote on controversial Snap Curfew ordinance
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Chicago City Council could vote as soon as tomorrow on a proposed “snap curfew” ordinance that would allow police to issue time-and-place orders banning minors from gathering in certain public spaces with 12 hours’ notice. 

AI bots have created their own social network – should humans be worried? | ChicagoLIVE
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A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation 

Health care costs could decide the midterms, new poll suggests | ChicagoLIVE
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Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.  

How ‘just for fun’ Super Bowl bets can wreck your wallet | ChicagoLIVE
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With billions expected to be wagered this year, credit counselor Michael McAuliffe shares tips on avoiding common betting traps and how to recover if losses spiral out of control.