The Chicago Report

By Fox 32 Chicago

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... more

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January 23, 2026 Another Bears bid, Jack Smith testifies, and Bally's construction delays
Tonight — Indiana’s legislature makes more moves to lure the Bears across state lines — we tour the likeliest Hoosier State site with the mayor of Hammond.
Special counsel Jack Smith tells Congress he believed he had evidence to convict Donald Trump for January 6th beyond a reasonable doubt.
Bally’s casino playing an empty hand — its new building is behind schedule and its lease in a temporary downtown site runs out — so where will the company put its chips?

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January 20, 2026 What's up with Greenland, Lincoln Yards news, rumors about Chicago's parking meter deal and new details in the death of Officer Krystal Rivera
Tonight: President Trump rips European countries that won’t support his desires to have the U.S. take control of Greenland — could this be a death knell for NATO?
New developments in the bizarre case of a CPD officer who shot and killed his partner — the officer in question had a long disciplinary record.
And could the city buy back its parking meters — sold in a fiasco nearly two decades ago?

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January 16, 2026 The Insurrection Act, Trump backs off on Iran, how to spot AI misinformation and Republican Senate Candidate Jeannie Evans
Tonight: The president threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act once again amid escalating tension in Minneapolis.
Inside the uprising in Iran — will it lead to regime change?
We meet a GOP candidate for Illinois Senate.
And AI misinformation is taking over social media on big stories like the Minneapolis shooting and the sacking of Maduro — how to spot the fakery.

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January 15, 2026 Mail-in voting, Minneapolis ICE tensions, AG Kwame Raoul's new lawsuit and tackling CPS absenteeism
Tonight: The state of Illinois sues the Trump administration — again, over the aggressive deportation efforts and alleged unconstitutional actions against U.S. citizens.
A Chicago-based attorney says he will lead a civil investigation into the killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good — as her family breaks their silence.
And a study from UChicago suggests ways to improve attendance at Chicago Public Schools.

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January 14, 2026 A lengthy to-do list for lawmakers back in Springfield, Clintons look to avoid court in the Epstein saga and people in Edgewater fighting back over zoning proposals
Tonight: Are Governor Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers feeling the heat as Indiana ramps up its push to lure the Bears over the state line?
Plus - we get the lowdown on all the other business state lawmakers plan to take up as they go back to work in the capitol.
And - why an Edgewater group is trying to block the city from allowing new high rise buildings along North Broadway.

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January 13, 2026 Minneapolis suing DHS, Goodell scopes out potential stadium sites, Iran tensions and Rainbow Push looks ahead to MLK Day
Tonight: The Bears get an assist from the NFL comish in their search for a new stadium site — caught on cam here in Arlington Heights just hours before the game Saturday.
President Trump says the U.S. is ready, willing and able to assist the Iranian uprising — as the repressive ruling regime’s days might be numbered.
And Chicago civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson — we get an update on his health and plans for the upcoming Martin Luther King Day.

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January 09, 2026 Latest in Minneapolis, what similar shootings in Chicago tell us about potential legal action, Congress split on Venezuela and the truth behind the latest Peoples Gas rate hike request
Tonight: More fallout from yesterday’s tragedy in the Twin Cities — Vice President J.D. Vance blames…the media?
We get a view from the ground in Minneapolis and hear from the attorney for Marimar Martinez — the Chicago woman who was shot by agents in her car, labeled a domestic terrorist, only to have her charges dropped.
Republican Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood on why he’s cautious about moving forward on a war powers resolution for Venezuela.
And digging into Peoples Gas’ request to hike heat prices for Chicagoans by an average of 10–11 dollars.

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January 08, 2026 Minnesota ICE shooting, Venezuela latest and funds for social services in jeopardy
Tragedy in the Twin Cities — Minneapolis rocked once again after a federal immigration agent shoots and kills a protester in her car.
Chicago’s so-called snap curfew ordinance has new life.
Congress digs for answers on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela — including his pledge to put proceeds from Venezuelan oil in offshore accounts.
And the president threatens to withhold 1 billion in funding for social service providers in Illinois — what will the fallout be?

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January 07, 2026 5 years since Capitol Riot, another hat in the mayor's race, Venezuela latest and why does the White House want Greenland?
Tonight: A top contender for Chicago mayor announces he is in for 2027 — just, after he gets through this year's congressional midterm elections.
How Congress is reacting to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the questions they want answered from the Trump administration.
And could the aftermath be as bad or worse than Iraq? A University of Chicago researcher fears the worst.
Plus why does Trump want Greenland, and will he go to war to get it?

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January 06, 2026 What's next after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro? Local experts weigh in.
Tonight — Chicago reacts to the sacking of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Meanwhile, the fallen dictator pleads not guilty in New York federal court. The U.S. military is celebrating a successful operation — but what does the future hold for Venezuela, the U.S., and the world?

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FAQs about The Chicago Report:

How many episodes does The Chicago Report have?

The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.