The Chicago Report

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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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."

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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.

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We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.

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Why the Department of Justice is targeting Illinois schools for teaching "gender ideology"; a Chicago alderman wants to limit city officials' ability to bet on prediction markets; and why one South Side community is slamming Walgreens for closing their local store.

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This Sunday is the annual St. Jude Memorial March.

 The Chicago Police Department and community members will honor 608 fallen officers.

 Second ward alderman Brian Hopkins is joining us to share how this year's march carries even more meaning, following the loss of Officer John Bartholomew.

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