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Mayor Johnson Answers Your Toughest Questions

As Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to make a big announcement about his “political future” on Sunday, Sept. 13, we visited City Hall for a one-on-one interview. Thanks to

Former Loretto Exec Finally In Court. Plus, Does Chicago Have an Alderman Problem?

Former Loretto Hospital COO Anosh Ahmed was finally in federal court this week, where he pleaded not guilty to defrauding the safety-net hospital and federal government.

Washington Park Mass Shooting, Ye & North in Chicago, and Printers Row Lit Quiz

Today we are joined by contributors Jill Hopkins and Leigh Giangreco to discuss the tragic mass shooting in Washington Park over the weekend, both Ye and North West perfo

Why Are Chicago Judges Deporting More Kids? Plus, Sox Parking Scam

An immigration judge in Chicago ordered 6 children to be deported. We break down what children are facing in Chicago immigration courtrooms. Plus, how to not get finessed

Your Guide to September 2026 in Chicago

September in Chicago is going to see us outside, come storms or heatwaves. Between Mexican Independence Day celebrations, Fall Theater Season, and the Bears’ home opener,

What’s In Mayor’s Latest Exec Order? Plus, Fall Exhibitions and Flavors

Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order barring companies with a recent history of workplace discrimination from receiving city contracts. It also requ

The Property Tax Report: Late Bills, Data Center Incentives, and 40 Years of TIFs

Today we brought in the Tribune’s A.D. Quig and Illinois Answers Project’s Alex Nitkin to talk about all things property taxes. We discuss continued delays at the treasur

Field Museum to Return Sacred Objects. Plus, Chicago’s Best Fall Film Festivals

The Field Museum is in the process of repatriating 175 sacred objects to the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People. Contributor Adora Namigadde digs into the museum’s efforts to

Downtown to O’Hare in 15 Minutes? Plus, Defunding Gender-Affirming Care and Chicago State Football 

O’Hare International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. And for most Chicagoans, commute times to and from the airport can be wildly unpredictable. Now,

Gary's Two Weeks Without Power. Plus, School Stories to Watch

Today, executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran are talking about two weeks of power outages across Gary and Northwest Indiana; CPS’ biggest questions as

Chicago’s Chaotic Immigration Court. Plus, What to Do When a Wall Blocks Your Window

Illinois’ congressional Democrats are calling for an end to “megamaster” hearings at Chicago’s immigration courts, referring to morning calendars where judges are seeing

ShotSpotter Replacement, Tollways Price Hike, and Crosstown Delivers Classic

It has been two years since Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the city’s contract with the gunshot detection company Sound Thinking, also known as ShotSpotter, to the chagrin o

NASCAR Leaves Chicago, ABC Sues FCC, and Best Mexican Food

NASCAR announced it will not hold a race in Chicago next year. Contributors PJ Walker and Yareni Murillo tell executive producer Simone Alicea what they think should repl

Mayor Walks Quantum Tightrope. Plus, Chicago's Got Talent

The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is a forthcoming multi-billion-dollar development on the former U.S. Steel South Works site on the Southeast Side of Chicag

Data Center Moratorium, 'ICE Out' Pledge, and Chicago Singles Mingling

Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aiming to modernize regulations and oversight for Chicago’s data centers. He also called on the City Council to

CPD Traffic Stops Down, Chicago’s West Nile Risk, and Even More Belugas OTW

The Illinois Department of Transportation has released the most recent traffic stop data from police departments across the state. While overall traffic stops in Chicago

Funeral Home Under Investigation, Aspira Charter Files Bankruptcy, and Chicago Fire Heats Up

The owners of multiple South Side funeral homes are under a microscope after state officials discovered they had been mismanaging human remains. Last week, officials and

Will CPD Ever Actually Investigate ICE? Plus, The Other Washingtons

Earlier this week, a coalition of Chicagoans who allege they were victims of misconduct and violence during Operation Midway Blitz filed nine police reports seeking crimi

Why Did Bally’s Pause Hotel Construction? Plus, 24 Hours in Chicago

Over the weekend, Bally’s Casino hit the brakes on all non-gaming construction in protest of Chicago’s forthcoming expansion of video gambling terminals. We ask contribut

Let’s Play Chicago Scattergories! Plus, Moving Tips

Back in June, we played a Chicago-themed game of Scattergories during our live taping at Switchyards Chicago. Host Jacoby Cochran competes with Dario Durham and Sara Fadd