Mayor Johnson responds to Preckwinkle's comment on endorsing him for 2nd term
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reacted to Cook Co. Board President Toni Preckwinkle dodging a question about whether she'd endorse him for a second term during Tuesday's Chicago Report Debate.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reacted to Cook Co. Board President Toni Preckwinkle dodging a question about whether she'd endorse him for a second term during Tuesday's Chicago Report Debate.
Faith leaders granted access to Broadview ICE facility
This Ash Wednesday, some faith leaders got to go inside the Broadview ICE detention center for the first time in a while. Leslie Moreno is there.
This Ash Wednesday, some faith leaders got to go inside the Broadview ICE detention center for the first time in a while. Leslie Moreno is there.
DOT cracks down on Illinois non-domiciled CDLs
Illinois is being warned to fix its commercial drivers license program or lose millions of dollars.
Illinois is being warned to fix its commercial drivers license program or lose millions of dollars.
Kappa League Step Show is happening this weekend
Every step, every clap, every chant. These kids are bringing Black history to life. This weekend there’s a big step show for middle and high schoolers. It’s the biggest one in the country.
Every step, every clap, every chant. These kids are bringing Black history to life. This weekend there’s a big step show for middle and high schoolers. It’s the biggest one in the country.
Construction to impact Brown Line trains
Hey, just so you know, Brown Line trains heading to Kimball are skipping the western stop for now because of construction in Lincoln Square.
Hey, just so you know, Brown Line trains heading to Kimball are skipping the western stop for now because of construction in Lincoln Square.
Expert reviews Pritzker's proposed $56 billion budget
We’ve talked about the governor’s address and his new budget plan. Let’s bring in political analyst Thom Serafin now and get his take on what it all means for Illinois.
We’ve talked about the governor’s address and his new budget plan. Let’s bring in political analyst Thom Serafin now and get his take on what it all means for Illinois.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a watershed social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms are addictive and harm children.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a watershed social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms are addictive and harm children.
Remembering Jesse Jackson with Hermene Hartman
Hermene Hartman wasn't a blood relative of Jesse Jackson but became part of his supporting family. She started working with Jackson after school in Chicago when he headed Operation Bread Basket.
Hermene Hartman wasn't a blood relative of Jesse Jackson but became part of his supporting family. She started working with Jackson after school in Chicago when he headed Operation Bread Basket.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto of ban on hemp sales
The Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a controversial ban on the sale of some hemp products.
The Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a controversial ban on the sale of some hemp products.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wants to pause tax breaks for data centers
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a pause on a state tax credit on data centers, which have caused controversy throughout the state for their energy consumption and cost.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a pause on a state tax credit on data centers, which have caused controversy throughout the state for their energy consumption and cost.
Taylor Swift concert terror plot in 2024 leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
Prosecutors said the man allegedly planned to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts, which police cancelled in August 2024 after they stopped the terror plot.
Prosecutors said the man allegedly planned to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts, which police cancelled in August 2024 after they stopped the terror plot.
Families mark somber anniversary of Chicago nightclub stampede
It's been 23 years since a stampede killed 21 people who were enjoying a night out. Now, the victims' family members are renewing their calls for a permanent memorial to be erected on Motor Row.
It's been 23 years since a stampede killed 21 people who were enjoying a night out. Now, the victims' family members are renewing their calls for a permanent memorial to be erected on Motor Row.
Oak Park fire tears through building
Oak Park firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday night at a vacant building in the 1200 block of North Taylor Avenue, officials said.
Oak Park firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday night at a vacant building in the 1200 block of North Taylor Avenue, officials said.
Cook County Board president candidates spar over taxes, crime, Trump
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and her Democratic primary challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly engaged in a heated debate on Fox Chicago on Tuesday night.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and her Democratic primary challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly engaged in a heated debate on Fox Chicago on Tuesday night.
Chicagoans mourn Jesse Jackson, remember him as a 'giant'
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights icon, political trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for equality who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and inspired generations with his call to "never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up," has died at 84.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights icon, political trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for equality who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and inspired generations with his call to "never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up," has died at 84.
Are Cook County's electronic monitoring programs working? | Chicago Report Debates
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly debate whether the county's electronic monitoring program is working after a violent arson attack on the CTA. The two are vying for the Democratic primary in the 2026 election.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly debate whether the county's electronic monitoring program is working after a violent arson attack on the CTA. The two are vying for the Democratic primary in the 2026 election.
National Urban League president remembers Jesse Jackson as 'iconic American'
Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, remembered the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, who died on Feb. 17, 2026.
Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, remembered the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, who died on Feb. 17, 2026.
Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage
A shocking scene unfolded inside Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Monday when a man was seen pushing over check-in kiosks and trying to smash them with a metal pole.
A shocking scene unfolded inside Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Monday when a man was seen pushing over check-in kiosks and trying to smash them with a metal pole.
Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father's last moments and legacy
Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father, Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father, Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Election 2026: Cook County Board president candidates debate on Fox Chicago
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly will face off in a debate hosted by Fox Chicago on Tuesday as they compete in the 2026 Democratic primary election.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly will face off in a debate hosted by Fox Chicago on Tuesday as they compete in the 2026 Democratic primary election.