The Chicago Report

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,...

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 agai...

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 tak...

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...

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 highe...

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 da...

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 libertaria...

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...

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