The Chicago Report

A tipped minimum wage compromise has been reached after Mayor Johnson's veto. And, will a special prosecutor be chosen to handle Operation Midway Blitz cases? We dive in, on this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The strongest El Nino in a century. What it means for weather here.  Plus, some Chicago area colleges are postponing exams after the Canvas outage. What we know about who did it. And, Mayor Johnson made it known he wants the Bears to stay in Chicago and at Soldier Field.  But has that ship sailed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump made an impression on Indiana voters during the primaries. And, the U.S. offers Iran a peace deal. Will they really come to the table? All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is in Springfield asking for a little help. He's lobbying to restore local government distributive funds also known as LGDF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Department of Justice is targeting Illinois schools for teaching "gender ideology"; a Chicago alderman wants to limit city officials' ability to bet on prediction markets; and why one South Side community is slamming Walgreens for closing their local store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed a new inspector general. And, the latest in the CPD officer shooting after the suspect appeared in court today. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Pritzker's response to the Bears stadium megaproject bill passing and what he wants changed.  Plus, we'll talk to a Hinsdale native, who's taken his push for tech policy change, all the way to D.C.  And, firing squad executions are back, but we take a look at the legal hurdles ahead.  First, a conversation we've been looking forward to all week, with the man behind the Bears stadium plan, state Rep. Kam Buckner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 'Megaprojects' bill has advanced in the Illinois House, so what happens next? And, a lawsuit has been filed following a deadly crash at a Chatham summer camp. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The millionaire's tax is up for a committee vote, and new movement on the 'mega projects' bill tied to the Bears new stadium in Arlington Heights. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CTA has let go hundreds of security guards. And, a judge concluded the Illinois vs. Trump case. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch.  Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests.  They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Measure banning extremist ties among officers advances, and Hyde Park residents respond to recent teen trend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, we explore why HIV cases are rising in Chicago, a new DOJ rule concerning former federal attorneys in Illinois, and how the new Michael Jackson biopic is highlighting his hometown of Gary, Ind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz discusses the biggest issues in local politics, government, and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paris has the latest on the appointment of the new head of CPS and on a study of how much property taxes in Cook County have skyrocketed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Public Schools has a new CEO and it's a familiar face. And, we take a closer look at anthropic AI and the Pentagon dispute. All this and more on tonight's "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the subminimum wage freeze. And, social media platforms are being sued over addiction. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to criticism and allegations of "hostility in the workplace" from the two top public safety officials he fired last week. Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara and State Rep. Patrick Sheehan weigh in on the murder of 18-year-old Loyola student Sheridan Gorman and discuss whether changes to sanctuary city laws could prevent similar tragedies. Plus, we take a closer look at community violence intervention programs with The Free Press reporter Olivia Reingold. Studies show that “peacekeepers” help reduce violent crime—but a new investigation raises questions about how the billion dollars in funding for these programs is actually being spent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fallout continues at City Hall after Mayor Brandon Johnson fires two top aides—Garien Gatewood and Manny Whitfield. Now, Whitfield is speaking exclusively on The Chicago Report, taking us inside what he describes as a “hostile work environment.” The deadly shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, allegedly at the hands of an undocumented immigrant, is intensifying the already heated debate over Chicago’s sanctuary policies. Ald. Brian Hopkins and Ald. Ray Lopez share their thoughts. And President Trump signals progress in talks with Tehran, but Iran denies any conversation. We break down the conflicting messages with Iranian native Matteo Farzaneh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fired aide to Mayor Brandon Johnson details allegations of "hostility" toward law enforcement; the killing of Sheridan Gorman is sparking a debate over sanctuary policies; and the latest on the war in Iran from an NEIU professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A last-minute push to keep the Bears at Soldier Field: Architect Edward Peck lays out his vision for a domed stadium and surrounding entertainment district. Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to veto a City Council vote that halted the minimum wage hike for tipped workers; we break down both sides of the debate with the restaurant industry and fair wage proponents. And Chicago’s hotel tax is now the highest in the nation: what’s driving the increase, and where will the new revenue go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: We break down the latest developments in the U.S.–Iran conflict with Northeastern Illinois University professor Mateo Farzaneh. State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid talks about his proposed legislation to create an governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission. And, two constitutional law experts dive into the SCOTUS case that could reshape gun rights for marijuana users after the first day of oral arguments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana Governor Mike Braun signs a bill trying to lure the Bears across state lines—but Illinois lawmakers aren't giving up. Where are the Bears really headed? We break down the latest. Chicago’s budget chaos could cost taxpayers tens of millions, as major credit rating agencies sound the alarm. What does this mean for your wallet and the city’s financial future? Plus, Paris interviews libertarian Cook County Assessor candidate Nico Tsatsoulis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paris Schutz moderates two panels of candidates for the 9th Congressional District seat hoping to succeed Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. Participants include Daniel Biss, Mike Simmons, Bushra Amiwala, Laura Fine, Phil Andrew and Kat Abughazaleh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paris Schutz moderates a panel of 3 Republican Gubernatorial candidates hoping to unseat Pritzker. Candidates include Ted Dabrowski, James Mendrick and Rick Heidner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: Governor Pritzker and others react to our exclusive Sunday night report about the Park District's plans for a post-Bears Soldier Field. Resort zones in Mexico on lockdown as unrest engulfs places like Puerto Vallarta after the state killing of a notorious cartel leader. Budgets, taxes, Bears and...social media? Unpacking the major items on Governor Pritzker's Springfield wish list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paris Schutz moderates a debate between Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and his challenger, Pat Hynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paris Schutz moderates a debate between Incumbent Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly. Find all of our election coverage at: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paris Schutz moderates a debate between senate candidates Robin Kelly, Juliana Stratton and Raja Krishnamoorthi. Find all of our election coverage at: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: More turmoil at Chicago Public Schools - why the board of education is at war with itself over the botched search for a new superintendent. It's the Trump administration vs. Illinois and other states in a battle for voter data ahead of the midterm elections. And more on the data center dilemma - a new proposal in Illinois would put new restrictions on the energy sucking giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: The Bears to Portage, Indiana, in a stadium paid for neither by taxpayers nor the team? Tell me more.... Marimar Martinez sues the government - and releases new evidence appearing to show immigration agents rammed into her, not the other way around.The Department of Homeland Security on the eve of shutting down - we visit with Republican Congressman Darin LaHood amid the furious pace of news in D.C.And it's United vs. American Airlines in the battle for new gates at O'Hare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: Early voting is underway in Chicago - we rundown the big races to watch - and give you some advice on how to handle those endless judicial ballots. The data center dilemma - they provide jobs and economic growth but suck up natural resources and send costs skyrocketing. What Illinois is planning to do about it. A proposed millionaires tax makes its return -- will voters approve of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Down to the final quarter - Illinois lawmakers make moves in the battle to keep the Bears from leaving for Indiana. Fallout from President Trump's racist Friday tweet - we visit with Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson who prayed with the president just hours before. The crypto crisis - are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies biting the dust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump threatens to nationalize elections—and today his press secretary says they can't rule out ICE agents at polling places. What's going on? We check in with Congress. Bombshell new reporting from ProPublica shows the infamous Blackhawk apartment raid in South Shore last fall wasn't about capturing alleged Venezuelan gang members at all. So what was it all for? All eyes on Super Bowl Sunday—and the halftime entertainment—Puerto Rican-born pop sensation Bad Bunny. Local perspective on why he's become a political lightning rod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: Will Congress enact big changes to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security? Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth tells us — she has some red lines. Politics. Power. The Epstein document release exposes alleged grotesque behavior by so many of the nation’s elite — but was Epstein a spy collecting blackmail and trading it with foreign countries? 3.5 million pages, 3.5 million questions. City Council closed a 1 billion budget gap. But a new study says the actual gap is far greater. Try $41 billion. What? We explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump signs a partial government funding bill, averting a shutdown. But lawmakers now have two weeks to agree on what to do about immigration funding. The University of Illinois looking into the campus College Republicans – after a controversial Instagram post seemed to celebrate the killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti. When the music's over – turn out the lights...a new study with some ominous findings for the future of Chicago's independent music venues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: Should Governor Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low-income students to attend private school? We know how public teachers unions feel. Americans largely support their country having a robust role in foreign affairs — but Republicans and Democrats split on who they view as key threats to the nation. We dive into a new survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. And the quiet northern Illinois burg of Woodstock readies for its Groundhog Day close-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A digital exclusive - extended interview with Chad the Bird and the man behind the puppet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: The rise of the strongman presidency — a local presidential scholar’s new book warning about President Trump’s rapid consolidation of power, and the twilight of democracy. This on the day Trump pushes Republicans to “nationalize elections.” An 11th hour attempt at instituting a time and place curfew in the city of Chicago — City Council takes up the measure once again this week. And Chicago political commentary that’s — for the birds. Actually — it’s by a bird. The great Chad the Bird gives us the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign — we meet one of the Republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate — and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact — the nonprofit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight: Chicago leaders propose to strengthen the sanctuary law in the wake of the killing in Minneapolis. President Trump takes a turn against guns, partially blaming Alex Pretti's concealed carry for Saturday's tragedy — how gun rights groups are reacting. And Commander Bovino, we hardly knew ye. The controversial and blustery border patrol officer is sidelined — will he return, as he's vowed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices