The Chicago Report

The Bears said on Thursday that they are focusing 'solely' on Hammond for a new stadium. And, how will the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act impact Chicago transportation? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Holberg is entering the race for Chicago mayor. And, David Crowley wins the Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary. All this and more on The Chicago Report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants a data center moratorium. And, can the millionaire's tax fix the school budget? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dispute between Bally's and the city of Chicago over video gambling terminals is not over. And, advocates are pushing for criminal charges against immigration agents. All this and more on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over 50 decomposing bodies were found at a Chicago funeral home, prompting an investigation. And, Willie Wilson is making his fourth mayoral run. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City of Chicago and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul are suing a vegetable oil plant on the southeast side. And, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart could face felony charges, according to a new New York Times report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago alderman and independent Congressional candidate Byron Sigcho-Lopez is taking Illinois' ballot laws to federal court. And, Mayor Brandon Johnson's director of the office of budget and management has announced she is leaving her post. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Giannoulias is officially entering the race for Chicago mayor. And, Ald. Sigcho-Lopez filed a lawsuit challenging ballot laws. All this and more on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legislative inspector general report on former Rep. Harry Benton has been released. And, Gov. Pritzker weighs in on the likelihood of state funding for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's next for leadership within the Chicago Police Department? And, we break down the budget and safety plan for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man has been charged in a fatal boat collision that occurred on Fox River. And, new tariffs are targeting Mexico, Canada and China. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. J.B. Pritzker had more to say about the scandal involving Rep. Carol Ammons. And, a new study looks at Chicagoans' perception of crime. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Pritzker isn't holding back. He wants the state to release the full ethics report on former State Rep. Harry Benton. And, the Chicago Teachers Union is making their opposition to Chicago School Board candidate Jessica Biggs loud and clear. All this and more on The Chicago Report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Dixon Heitman was sworn in on Tuesday to fill the vacancy of ex-Rep. Harry Benton. And, City Council has voted against Mayor Johnson's proposal for a citywide vote on a millionaire tax.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Lincoln Park bar has closed after a shooting left a person critically wounded. And, Mayra Macias joins us after being removed from the Fourth Congressional District race ballot. All this and more on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Chicago SWAT officer is expected to make a full recovery after being shot in Albany Park. And, Gov. Pritzker has signed the "Certificate of Innocence Act." All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Andrew Boutros is facing scrutiny in Chicago -- how his office prosecuted and ultimately dropped charges in the Broadview Six case, as well as a federal judge reprimanding him for a murder and kidnapping case. And, a major data center expansion for McKinley Park is once again in the spotlight. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City Council blocked Mayor Brandon Johnson's CHA commissioner picks. And, Springfield is still making headlines after launching an investigation into the misconduct allegations against Rep. Carol Ammons. All this and more on "The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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