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The Chicago Report cuts through the headlines and political spin to uncover the real Chicago — its people, its stories, and the issues that matter most. From City Hall to neighborhoods across the city, we take you beyond the noise and into the heart of Chicago. It's more than politics — it's The Chicago Report.

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Illinois' assault weapons ban, school board ballot brawl | The Chicago Report 11.07.2026 26:40

Illinois' assault weapons ban survived another legal challenge, but this very likely won't be the last. And, Chicago's first fully-elected school board race is turning into a ballot brawl. More on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millionaire tax push, special session for CPS funding? | The Chicago Report 10.07.2026 26:33

Former Gov. Pat Quinn and State Rep. LaShawn Ford filed paperwork today in an effort to push for the millionaire's tax in Chicago. And, will there be a special session in Springfield to help secure CPS funding? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illinois state rep. indicted, protecting renters ordinance | The Chicago Report 09.07.2026 26:39

A federal grand jury has indicted Democratic Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband on wire fraud charges. And, what does the protecting renters ordinance do? We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boutros resignation resolution passed, new Chicago mayoral race candidate | The Chicago Report 08.07.2026 26:34

A City Council committee has passed a resolution calling on Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign. And, cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee has made her mayoral bid. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Least violent July 4th in Chicago in 7 years; search for new CPD Supt. | The Chicago Report 07.07.2026 26:31

This Fourth of July weekend in Chicago was the least violent weekend in seven years. And, the search begins for the Chicago Police Department's new superintendent after Larry Snelling recently announced his retirement. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Search for next CPD Superintendent, will State Rep. Benton resign? | The Chicago Report 03.07.2026 22:38

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling has announced his retirement and the search begins for his replacement. And, State Rep. Harry Benton is being called to resign after an investigation into alleged misconduct. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CPD Supt. Snelling to retire, minimum wage hike | The Chicago Report 02.07.2026 26:38

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his plans to retire this month. And, minimum wage has officially gone up in Chicago and Cook County. We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Birthright citizenship ruling, combatting Chicago crime | The Chicago Report 01.07.2026 26:39

The Supreme Court made two significant rulings on Tuesday, sparking lots of reaction. And, a nonprofit group in Chicago is stepping up to help combat crime on CTA trains during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New renter ordinance, Bears stadium search expands | The Chicago Report 30.06.2026 26:38

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new renter's ordinance and what it may entail for landlords. And, the Bears are looking at a second possible stadium location in Hammond. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4th District Ballot battle continues | The Chicago Report 27.06.2026 26:41

There's a lot of drama in the race for the 4th District. Patty Garcia talks about challenging Macias signatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parking meter deal, teen trends solutions | The Chicago Report 26.06.2026 26:39

What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keeping the Bears in Illinois, CPS funding fight | The Chicago Report 24.06.2026 26:38

McCook is making its Bears stadium pitch. And, the latest in the CPS funding fight. Tune in to The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reducing gun violence in Chicago, teen takeovers | The Chicago Report 23.06.2026 26:35

A violent weekend in Chicago has led to local leaders and activists proposing a new city department aimed to reduce gun violence. And, the latest in the teen takeover debates. All this and more on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calls for better protections for domestic violence victims | The Chicago Report 20.06.2026 26:32

Turning now to the latest in the investigation into a deadly shooting in Uptown. Prosecutors say Jonathan Wilson fatally shot a condo board president who was trying to stop him from violating a restraining order. Wilson was later wounded by police and is in critical condition facing first-degree murder charges. Joining us live to discuss important efforts to reform the courts and better protect...

Obama Center's grand opening, pretrial data lawsuit | The Chicago Report 19.06.2026 26:29

The Obama Center had its grand opening in Chicago today. And, a new lawsuit claims Illinois state courts are hiding pretrial data. All this and more on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City Council votes against stronger consequences for parents | The Chicago Report 18.06.2026 26:36

A big day of voting at Chicago City Council today. Aldermen took up key measures like to purchasing the West Loop Greyhound station, outlawing sweepstakes machines in local bars, and cracking down on parents for their kids' misconduct. Here with me to detail what passed and what didn't is Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pritzker signs budget, former alderman running for mayor | The Chicago Report 17.06.2026 30:41

Gov. Pritzker has signed the 2027 budget. And, a former Chicago alderman has announced he is running for mayor. All this and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal school vouchers pushback, Chicago's parking meter deal | The Chicago Report 16.06.2026 26:39

The CTU and IFT are pushing back against federal school vouchers. Plus, what's the latest with Chicago's parking meter deal? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana; Iran reportedly nears deal | The Chicago Report 13.06.2026 26:37

Cleanup is underway after severe weather brought tornadoes to Illinois and Indiana this week. And, Iran is reportedly close to reaching a deal. All this and more in tonight's "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CPS CEO asked to explain district policies | The Chicago Report 11.06.2026 25:14

We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam Stanton makes mayoral bid, new immigration center bill | The Chicago Report 10.06.2026 25:47

Liam Stanton is reflecting on his bid for Chicago mayor. And, a new immigration center bill is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk for consideration. We break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Violent weekend in Chicago, questions remain in Krystal Rivera investigation | The Chicago Report 09.06.2026 26:33

Chicago saw a violent weekend after reported shootings in the Lincoln Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods. And one year later, questions still remain in the Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera investigation. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report 05.06.2026 26:36

A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report 04.06.2026 26:06

City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's next in Bears stadium battle; state budget debate | The Chicago Report 03.06.2026 26:39

Are the Bears to blame for what's happened so far in the battle for a new stadium? And, hear from those who oppose the state's budget that was just passed. All that and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices