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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.
Unknown Host hosts The Chicago Report, a news show with 178 episodes published.
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 thi
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
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
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 pod
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
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. Lea
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
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 podcastc
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 ki
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 podcastch
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 podcastch
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 a
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 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 podcastch
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 an
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. Vis
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
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
The Bears stadium bill was not considered by the House, and with the legislative session over, what's all included in the state's budget? We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about you
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developer
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