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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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Chicago school board election, new Bears stadium proposal | The Chicago Report

2026/10/30

Chicago school board president candidates make their final pitches to voters amid controversy. Plus, a new proposal could bring the Bears to the current White Sox stadium site. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago school board election, FBI shooting in Pilsen | The Chicago Report

2026/10/29

Chicago voters prepare to elect their first school board president amid campaign controversies. And, new details emerge about the fatal shooting of a Venezuelan man by an off-duty FBI agent in Pilsen. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pritzker endorsed, election integrity program announced | The Chicago Report

2026/10/28

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association endorsed Gov. JB Pritzker's re-election bid. And, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago announced an election integrity program ahead of the November 3 election. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Budget hearings begin, man arrested for suspicious letters | The Chicago Report

2026/10/27

Hearings for Mayor Brandon Johnson's $17.6 billion budget proposal began today. And, an arrest has been made after suspicious letters containing a white substance were sent to multiple congressmembers. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corporate head tax round two? Mayor Johnson's latest proposed budget draws aldermanic ire | The Chicago Report

2026/10/22

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about how he wants to close a nearly $883 million budget gap for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another suspicious package investigation, alders push for ShotSpotter replacement | The Chicago Report

2026/10/21

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez's office in West Chicago got a suspicious envelope this week. And, Chicago alders are frustrated in delays to find the ShotSpotter replacement. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayor Johnson's approval rating and federal immigration enforcement hits small Illinois town | The Chicago Report

2026/10/20

Mayor Johnson's approval rating among Chicago voters, and federal immigration enforcement hit a small town in Illinois. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Data center regulation bill in progress, Obama Center workers 'continue to leave' | The Chicago Report

2026/10/16

Pritzker talks on the data center regulation bill that is still in progress. And, workers at the Obama Presidential Center are reportedly continuing to leave. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CPS IG clears Dominguez, Pritzker and Bailey spar at forum | The Chicago Report

2026/10/15

Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he's been cleared by the CPS inspector general. And, Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey sparred at a TV forum. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CPS IG clears Dominguez, Pritzker and Bailey spar at forum | The Chicago Report

2026/10/15

Chicago Inspector General plans AI audit, city charter reform | The Chicago Report

2026/10/14

Chicago's new inspector general says city government should adopt AI. And, lawmakers are discussing what a city charter would mean for Chicago. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plastic surgeon's license suspended in multi-state crackdown, CTA safety problems | The Chicago Report

2026/10/13

An Illinois plastic surgeon's license was suspended as part of a multistate crackdown. We have the latest on where the case stands. Plus, the CTA union says safety concerns continue across the transit system. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rahm talks 2028 presidential run, John Kelly says he can stop Amtrak's Bridgeport move | The Chicago Report

2026/10/09

Rahm Emanuel talks exclusively with FOX Chicago on a 2028 presidential run and John Kelly says he can stop Amtrak's Bridgeport move. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago mayor defends support for School Board candidate amid investigation | The Chicago Report

2026/10/08

Mayor Brandon Johnson is standing by school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez as the CPS Inspector General reopens an investigation into allegations of inappropriate interactions with a minor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illinois GOP rift deepens as former leader backs Pritzker over Bailey | The Chicago Report

2026/10/06

Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin is endorsing Gov. JB Pritzker over Darren Bailey, exposing deep divisions within the state Republican Party as the governor’s race heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Phil Ponce 2025/10/04

Smart, even handed, engaging.

Paris is an experienced and gifted journalist. He puts those traits to good use in interviews which illuminate the issues of the day. He has an exce...

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