Episodes

  • Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report

    Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
    May 16 2026
    A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report

    South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
    May 15 2026
    Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Tipped minimum wage compromise; will a special prosecutor be appointed? | The Chicago Report

    Tipped minimum wage compromise; will a special prosecutor be appointed? | The Chicago Report
    May 14 2026
    A tipped minimum wage compromise has been reached after Mayor Johnson's veto. And, will a special prosecutor be chosen to handle Operation Midway Blitz cases? We dive in, on this episode of "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Possible hantavirus in Illinois, Chicago considers replacing ShotSpotter | The Chicago Report

    Possible hantavirus in Illinois, Chicago considers replacing ShotSpotter | The Chicago Report
    May 13 2026
    A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report

    DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report
    May 12 2026
    Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report

    Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
    May 9 2026
    The strongest El Nino in a century. What it means for weather here. Plus, some Chicago area colleges are postponing exams after the Canvas outage. What we know about who did it. And, Mayor Johnson made it known he wants the Bears to stay in Chicago and at Soldier Field. But has that ship sailed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Trump's revenge in Indiana, Iran peace deal | The Chicago Report

    Trump's revenge in Indiana, Iran peace deal | The Chicago Report
    May 8 2026
    President Trump made an impression on Indiana voters during the primaries. And, the U.S. offers Iran a peace deal. Will they really come to the table? All this and more on "The Chicago Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Mayor Johnson lobbies for more LGDF revenue | The Chicago Report

    Mayor Johnson lobbies for more LGDF revenue | The Chicago Report
    May 7 2026
    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is in Springfield asking for a little help. He's lobbying to restore local government distributive funds also known as LGDF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins