The Chicago Report

CPS is presenting funding questions before voters. Separately, there is a new Illinois law that has been established to strengthen school safety.

Alexi Giannoulias is officially entering the race for Chicago mayor. Ald. Sigcho-Lopez filed a lawsuit challenging ballot laws.

The Chicago mayoral race is intensifying as several emerging candidates aim to enter the race. The campaign is gaining momentum with increased competition among potential contenders.

Governor J.B. Pritzker commented on the scandal involving Rep. Carol Ammons and suggested she should resign. A new study examines Chicago residents' perceptions of crime.

A Lincoln Park bar has closed after a shooting left a person critically wounded. Mayra Macias was removed from the Fourth Congressional District race ballot.

Illinois' assault weapons ban withstood a legal challenge, though future challenges are anticipated. Chicago's first fully-elected school board race is becoming highly competitive.

A federal grand jury has indicted Democratic Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband on wire fraud charges. The article also discusses the protecting renters ordinance.

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will retire this month, as announced in the article. The piece raises the question of who will succeed him.

The race for the 4th District remains contentious as Patty Garcia challenges the validity of Macias's signatures. The ongoing ballot battle highlights disputes over electoral procedures and candidate qualifications.

The article discusses updates on the Chicago parking meter deal and explores insights from teens regarding solutions to the city's takeover problem. It highlights these topics as focal points of the latest episode of 'The Chicago Report.'

Jonathan Wilson fatally shot a condo board president who was attempting to prevent him from violating a restraining order. Wilson was wounded by police and faces first-degree murder charges. Alderman Silvana Tabares discusses efforts to reform courts and improve protections for domestic violence victims.

The Obama Center held its grand opening in Chicago. A lawsuit alleges Illinois state courts are concealing pretrial data.

Gov. Pritzker signed the 2027 budget. A former Chicago alderman announced a mayoral campaign.

Severe weather caused tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leading to ongoing cleanup efforts. Iran is reportedly nearing a deal, as highlighted in 'The Chicago Report.'

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO is being asked to explain district policies. Monica Eng from Axios provides weekly analysis on major stories.

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO is being asked to explain district policies. Monica Eng from Axios provides weekly analysis on major stories.

Rep. Martin McLaughlin has introduced a new proposal for the Bears stadium bill. The article notes this as an update to the ongoing legislative effort.

Chicago experienced violent incidents in the Lincoln Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods over the weekend. Questions persist regarding the investigation into Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera, one year after the events.