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The Chicago Report — 210 episodes
DCFS missed court dates, Pritzker touts school tax credits | The Chicago Report
CPS puts funding questions before voters, new law for school safety | The Chicago Report
Bears focus on Hammond, how will NITA change Chicago transportation | The Chicago Report
Joe Holberg running for mayor, Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary winner | The Chicago Report
Data center moratorium, millionaire's tax to fix school budget? | The Chicago Report
Bally's battle, push for criminal charges against ICE agents | The Chicago Report
Decomposing bodies found at funeral home, Willie Wilson makes fourth mayoral run | The Chicago Report
Chicago sues oil plant, Sheriff Dart could face felony charges | The Chicago Report
Ballot laws lawsuit, Mayor Johnson's finance director resigns | The Chicago Report
Giannoulias makes mayoral run official, lawsuit challenges ballot laws | The Chicago Report
Rep. Benton report released, Pritzker talks state funding for CPS | The Chicago Report
What's next for CPD leadership, vision for Chicago Public Schools | The Chicago Report
An inside look at the campaign pushes behind the Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report
Fatal Fox River boat collision, new tariffs | The Chicago Report
Pritzker says Rep. Ammons should resign, Chicago crime survey | The Chicago Report
Pritzker pushes for Benton report release, CPS race heats up | The Chicago Report
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed, Millionaire Tax developments | The Chicago Report
Lincoln Park bar closes after shooting, Mayra Macias removed from ballot | The Chicago Report
Chicago SWAT officer shot, 'Certificate of Innocence Act' signed into law | The Chicago Report
Rep. Boutros responds to scrutiny, data centers in the spotlight | The Chicago Report
CPD Spt. Snelling's last day, CPS releases proposed budget for 2027 | The Chicago Report
City Council blocks mayor's CHA picks, Carol Ammons investigation | The Chicago Report
School board race, no vote on parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
Illinois' assault weapons ban, school board ballot brawl | The Chicago Report
Millionaire tax push, special session for CPS funding? | The Chicago Report
Illinois state rep. indicted, protecting renters ordinance | The Chicago Report
Boutros resignation resolution passed, new Chicago mayoral race candidate | The Chicago Report
Least violent July 4th in Chicago in 7 years; search for new CPD Supt. | The Chicago Report
Search for next CPD Superintendent, will State Rep. Benton resign? | The Chicago Report
CPD Supt. Snelling to retire, minimum wage hike | The Chicago Report
Birthright citizenship ruling, combatting Chicago crime | The Chicago Report
New renter ordinance, Bears stadium search expands | The Chicago Report
4th District Ballot battle continues | The Chicago Report
Parking meter deal, teen trends solutions | The Chicago Report
Keeping the Bears in Illinois, CPS funding fight | The Chicago Report
Reducing gun violence in Chicago, teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
Calls for better protections for domestic violence victims | The Chicago Report
Obama Center's grand opening, pretrial data lawsuit | The Chicago Report
City Council votes against stronger consequences for parents | The Chicago Report
Pritzker signs budget, former alderman running for mayor | The Chicago Report
Federal school vouchers pushback, Chicago's parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana; Iran reportedly nears deal | The Chicago Report
CPS CEO asked to explain district policies | The Chicago Report
Liam Stanton makes mayoral bid, new immigration center bill | The Chicago Report
Violent weekend in Chicago, questions remain in Krystal Rivera investigation | The Chicago Report
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report
What's next in Bears stadium battle; state budget debate | The Chicago Report
Bears stadium bill dies, breaking down the budget | The Chicago Report
Vote to delay contract renewal for Chicago charter operators | The Chicago Report
Alderman pushing to penalize parents in teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
Bears stadium tax analysis, microplastics in our water | The Chicago Report
Bears stadium tax analysis, microplastics in our water | The Chicago Report
Memorial Day violence in Chicago, Iran war latest | The Chicago Report
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on $800 dues hike | The Chicago Report
No special prosecutor, big day for Chicago City Council | The Chicago Report
Going in-depth on data centers | The Chicago Report
Bears stadium latest, Journalists sue AI companies, Registering Black voters | The Chicago Report
Bears stadium fight, HIV funding and alder sues the feds | The Chicago Report
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
Tipped minimum wage compromise; will a special prosecutor be appointed? | The Chicago Report
Possible hantavirus in Illinois, Chicago considers replacing ShotSpotter | The Chicago Report
DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report
Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
Trump's revenge in Indiana, Iran peace deal | The Chicago Report
Mayor Johnson lobbies for more LGDF revenue | The Chicago Report
Restricting explosives in Illinois, and why is Chicago flooding worse? | The Chicago Report
DOJ goes after IL schools, Chicago gambling debate | The Chicago Report
Annual St. Jude Memorial March held on Sunday | The Chicago Report
Report casts blame on ICE agents for 'extreme force' | The Chicago Report
Republican bill could change SAFE-T Act, Gas Tax proposal | The Chicago Report
$25 minimum wage bill, SAFE-T Act questions, Gary comeback? | The Chicago Report
New inspector general, CPD officer shooting suspect in court | The Chicago Report
Will the Senate change the Megaprojects Bill? | The Chicago Report
Megaprojects bill advances in House, wrongful death lawsuit | The Chicago Report
Millionaire's tax, movement with Bears' 'mega projects' bill | The Chicago Report
CTA fires security guards, conclusion of Illinois v. Trump | The Chicago Report
CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama | The Chicago Report
Extremist ordinance and teen trends | The Chicago Report
Asian carp politics, teen takeover solutions | The Chicago Report
Trump vs. Pope Leo, teen trends and millionaire tax | The Chicago Report
HIV cases up in Chicago, Michael Jackson biopic highlights Gary | The Chicago Report
Birthright citizenship fight, city sticker amnesty and political betting | The Chicago Report
New CPS head, Cook County property tax study | The Chicago Report
New CPS CEO, anthropic AI and Pentagon dispute | The Chicago Report
Mayor's vetoes subminimum wage freeze, social media lawsuit | The Chicago Report
Mayor Responds to Fired Aides' Criticism, Sanctuary City Debate Continues After Loyola Student's Murder and Chicago Peacekeeper Program Funding Under Scrutiny in New Investigation
Exclusive Interview with Fired Johnson Aide, Loyola Student Murder Fuels Sanctuary Policy Debate and Conflicting Signals on Iran Peace Talks
Chicago City Hall drama, student's killing sparks immigration debate | The Chicago Report
Tipped Worker Wage Debate, Soldier Field Roof Proposal and Chicago’s Hotel Tax Hits Record High
The Latest on the U.S.–Iran Conflict, Illinois Lawmakers’ Push for an Epstein Investigatory Commission and the SCOTUS Case on Pot Users and Gun Ownership
Bears Stadium Battle Continues, Chicago's Credit Rating Dips and Libertarian Assessor Candidate Makes His Case
Chicago Report Debates: 9th District Congressional Democrats
Chicago Report Debates: Republican candidates for Governor
Pritzker reacts to post-Bears Soldier Field plan, resort zones in Mexico on lockdown, and could a social media tax be next?
Chicago Report Debates: Cook County Assessor
Chicago Report Debates: Cook County Board President
Chicago Report Debates: IL Senate Democrats
The CPS Superintendent Search, kicking off early voting, Ald. Beale on the gambling ban and the data center debate
Portage makes its pitch, Marimar Martinez looks to sue DHS, and the battle for gates at O'Hare
Early voting underway, the Data Center Dilemma and a proposed millionaires tax
Bears stadium wars, Trump post fallout, and the crypto bubble
Rep. Quigley talks Voter ID push, ProPublica's bombshell report about Bovino's South Shore raid and what Bad Bunny's upcoming halftime show means for Caribbean culture
Duckworth's hard line on DHS funding, crunching the numbers on Chicago's debt and an expert's take on legal next steps for the Epstein files
Shutdown averted, social media post controversy and the future of Chicago's Independent music venues in jeopardy
The school voucher debate, how Americans really feel about foreign policy and Woodstock gets ready for Groundhog Day!
Extended Cut: Chad the Bird
'The Rise of the Strongman Presidency' author, more teen curfew debate at city hall and Chad the Bird enlightens us
Governor hopeful Ted Dabrowski, CPS enrollment still declining, and why 5 Calls is going viral
City council expands sanctuary law, President Trump's message to gun owners and we speak to the reporter behind "Becoming Bovino"
Panel debates whether or not ICE is violating the Constitution, plus Fox's Mike Tobin on his Mt. Everest trek
Experts on Year One of Trump's second term and bad timing for funding cuts for the unhoused
The Hemp ban and more City Hall drama, progressives look to "melt" ICE and Bret explains the problem with data on the unhoused
Another Bears bid, Jack Smith testifies, and Bally's construction delays
What's up with Greenland, Lincoln Yards news, rumors about Chicago's parking meter deal and new details in the death of Officer Krystal Rivera
The Insurrection Act, Trump backs off on Iran, how to spot AI misinformation and Republican Senate Candidate Jeannie Evans
Mail-in voting, Minneapolis ICE tensions, AG Kwame Raoul's new lawsuit and tackling CPS absenteeism
A lengthy to-do list for lawmakers back in Springfield, Clintons look to avoid court in the Epstein saga and people in Edgewater fighting back over zoning proposals
Minneapolis suing DHS, Goodell scopes out potential stadium sites, Iran tensions and Rainbow Push looks ahead to MLK Day
Latest in Minneapolis, what similar shootings in Chicago tell us about potential legal action, Congress split on Venezuela and the truth behind the latest Peoples Gas rate hike request
Minnesota ICE shooting, Venezuela latest and funds for social services in jeopardy
5 years since Capitol Riot, another hat in the mayor's race, Venezuela latest and why does the White House want Greenland?
What's next after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro? Local experts weigh in.
One on one with Mayor Brandon Johnson
Legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis reflects on career in new book, property tax drama
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
No action from mayor on budget, more Epstein files and breakthrough Alzheimer's research at Northwestern
Eyes on Indiana for the Bears, the city budget drama drags on, a non-profit making home ownership accessible and a new book on the rise of nativism
A wrinkle in the Bears stadium saga, a busy day for the Trump Administration and is there a war looming over Venezuela?
Good news on the budget front? Plus the video gambling debate and a new game... aimed to help make those political fights at Christmas dinner more fun
A "secret" budget meeting has Mayor Johnson fired up and Professor Pape is back to talk about social media's influence on political violence
City budget battle goes on, restaurant owner suing over Riverwalk spot, and the debate over self-driving cars
Redistricting drama in Indiana, CPD scandal and could a social media ban for teens be coming to the U.S.?
Feds want safety improvements from CTA, Senator Durbin weighs in on the teen social media problem and we hear from a candidate for mayor
EXTENDED CUT: More with Maura Smith
The city budget battle & curfew concerns, Venezuelan boat strike controversy and looking through the lens at 20th century America
Mayor Johnson warns of shutdown over budget battle, Paramount mounts a fight against Netflix
Northwestern Trump deal, racial tensions in Minnesota and business is booming at O'Hare
Boat strike controversy, property tax blame game, Sheriff Dart sounds off on electronic monitoring and remembering a giant of Chicago journalism
Electronic monitoring under review, an alternative city budget proposal, Northwestern cuts a deal with Trump & the wife of a man detained by ICE speaks out
A new chief judge, Christkindlmarket capacity woes and the Safe-T act debate continues
Victim of Lawrence Reed details 2021 attack, DC shooting reaction & hiking the lakefront coast
New Safe-T Act Criticism, The Future of Obamacare & Billy Corgan's Latest Endeavor
CTU faces audit demand as CTA attack and Loop shooting spark safety questions
Feds drop case against Chicago woman, CTA suspect faces terrorism charge | The Chicago Report
CTA attack suspect faces terrorism charges, Pritzker meets the Pope & Epstein files bill heads to president
Rep. Chuy García fallout, House passes Epstein files vote & Evanston pastor speaks out
Mayor’s head tax plan collapses, property tax hikes soar & deportation raids spark backlash
Border Patrol chief speaks out, South Shore raid fallout & hemp ban shake-up
Judge may release hundreds detained by ICE; pushback grows on Mayor Johnson’s budget | The Chicago Report
Chicago alderman confronts Gov. Pritzker over head tax; Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Veterans Day | The Chicago Report
Mayor Johnson’s savings plan questioned, Little Village chaos and shutdown showdown
Judge slams ICE use of force, $1.5B transit upgrade, and FAA travel fallout | The Chicago Report
Welcome to 'The Chicago Report'
Charlie Kirk fallout, Reilly vs. Preckwinkle & 9/11 reflections
Charlie Kirk shooting: Chicago-area native at the center of a ‘watershed moment’ in U.S. politics?
ICE operations & National Guard debate in Chicago | Plus UFO missile testimony explained
Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights? What’s next in the years-long push
Bears' future home, Trump's Chicago plan & why politicians lie
Chicago National Guard debate, Epstein file demand & Texas gerrymandering
ICE agents are coming to Chicago: Reports
Troops in Chicago? Plus, CPS budget vote & UAP disclosure push
Trump vs. Chicago: 4 reason why Illinois lawmakers want him to stay away
Why suburban transit bailed out CTA, CPS budget politics & Grant Park plans
CPS budget crisis threatens schools, Austin rebrand & Uptown Theatre comeback
Trump's DOJ wants Illinois voter data, school mental health mandate & Ukraine peace talks
Chicago Public Schools possible loan: Necessary 'bridge' or beginning of 'downward spiral'?
Are Bears wrong to request property tax breaks? Plus, politics behind the CPS budget plan explained
Bears stadium, Trump’s warning & diving into the Chicago River
FBI asked to help 'locate' Texas representatives, higher utility rates in the burbs
Critics say Illinois maps just as gerrymandered as Texas’
Interest rates, Cook County property tax delays & political free-for-all?
Durbin questions DOJ's Maxwell meeting, Chicago crime & teachers union plans
Chicago property tax, CPS budget woes & UChicago policy shift
ICE mask ban proposed, rising utility bills & Illinois' quantum ambitions
ICE arrests: The actual number of criminals being detained
Chicago eyes video gambling; chronic venous insufficiency explained
Trump's Epstein comments, PBS/NPR funding & Lake Michigan levels
State Farm hikes Illinois rates; New costs for Chicago taxpayers?
Will the city allow 'granny flats' & nepotism in Chicago politics?
Feds visit Chicago Puerto Rican museum; Who is ICE targeting?
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' impact on Illinois, Pritzker's running mate
Pritzker eyes third term, Illinois abortion study & Gen. McChrystal's book
Tipped wage battle, Iran fallout and what New York’s left turn says about Chicago
Trump brokers Israel-Iran ceasefire; Half-empty CPS schools
CPS CEO departure, Trump's decision on Israel-Iran & NYC mayoral race
Trump’s ICE comments, Israel-Iran conflict & Chicago curfew debate
Political violence, ICE raids, Trump vs. Pritzker & teacher’s union lawsuit
‘Bozo’s circus’: Political reporters break down sanctuary hearing
National Guard in LA—could Chicago be next?
Musk vs. Trump, Pritzker to testify in DC & Tapper’s new book
ICE agents in Chicago, 1% grocery tax and CTA funding concerns
Bears stadium, Orland Park’s new mayor and Democrats’ male issue?
Chicago’s population grows, but will lawmakers invest in public transit?
Israel-Gaza conflict gets personal in Chicago's City Council
Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, VFW membership, and Durbin's Senate seat
Chicagoans react to DC shooting, Trump’s ‘bill, beautiful bill’ & summer safety
How SALT impacts Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’ (and what exactly is it)
Chicago's hiring practices, immigrant healthcare debate & invasive carp
Chicago Pope, crisis at FAA and could tariffs hurt tourism?
Johnson on Chicago’s challenges, gambling debate in Springfield
Pritzker trolls Noem with pet comment
Chicago sees fewer murder. Should Mayor Brandon Johnson get credit?
Trump vs. Illinois: Sanctuary cities, DEI and Medicaid
Will lawmakers pay to cut Metra, CTA and Pace wait times in half?
Pritzker 2028? And what are the odds the Bears move to Arlington Heights?
Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?
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