A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.

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What started as 'Paris on Politics' is now 'The Chicago Report' — a show that brings you even more of the stories that matter most to you. We’re still covering politics, but now we’re diving deeper into the people, culture, finance, and arts shaping life across Chicago.

Same host, same in-depth conversations — just a wider lens. Welcome to 'The Chicago Report'.

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On this episode of “The Chicago Report:” the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.

00:00 Open

00:38 Charlie Kirk investigation

02:41 Tribune's Chris Jones on lowering political temperature

09:03 Carol Marin's escape from ground zero

17:49 Reilly challenges Preckwinkle

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On this episode of "The Chicago Report:" After Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah campus event, University of Chicago professor Robert Pape warns the U.S. has hit “a new level” of political violence. Politician Aaron Del Mar urges us to remember Kirk as a person, beyond politics. Plus, former FBI agent Ross Rice shares the latest on the investigation.

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In this episode of "The Chicago Report," we dive into a heated panel discussion on ICE operations and the potential deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. Local experts and community leaders debate whether police should cooperate with ICE and what this means for the city’s future. Plus, we bring you a separate segment featuring UFO lawyer Daniel Sheehan explaining recent congressional testimony about a UAP that appeared to deflect a missile.

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In this special report, we dive into the latest on the Chicago Bears’ pursuit of a new stadium in Arlington Heights. After years of speculation and planning, could shovels finally hit the ground by the end of the year?

We explain how this effort began, and Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Justin Laurence breaks down the key hurdles still ahead. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-54th) highlights the need for a fair deal for residents near the proposed site, including concerns about property taxes and community impact. Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia emphasizes that there's still "a long way to go" before construction can begin.

We also look at what could happen to Soldier Field, and how traffic, transit, and infrastructure challenges may shape the stadium’s future.

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On this episode of "Paris on Politics:" Could we know whether the Bears will move to Arlington Heights before the end of 2025? We hear what the Arlington Heights mayor has to say. Plus, Trump’s Chicago intervention, the latest on what we know from Senator Tammy Duckworth and North Shore Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider. Plus, political truth versus lies. The founder of PolitiFact joins us to explain why politicians lie, how it impacts the country, and some of the biggest whoppers being told today.

00:00 Arlington Heights mayor on Bears stadium

03:08 Open

03:43 Chicago braces for ICE, National Guard

18:07 PolitiFact founder Bill Adair talks new book

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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," the Trump administration wants sensitive Illinois voter information, but Illinois election authorities say no. The debate over Trump's plans to send in the National Guard continues, and we discuss what we know. Meanwhile, a group of alleged Epstein victims is sending a message: if they don't want all the Epstein info released, they'll do it themselves. Additionally, two professors believe the Texas Democrats succeeded in gerrymandering despite a new map going forward.

00:00 Antisemitism at Chicago Board of Education?

02:37 Open

03:19 Illinois rejects DOJ's request for voter information

05:06 Trump's plan for Chicago unclear

11:22 House battle over releasing Epstein files

16:14 Did Texas Dems' walkout work?

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On this episode of "Paris on Politics": a federal crackdown is coming to Chicago, with local and federal officials confirming that the Trump administration will send federal agents to assist in immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, a new opinion survey reveals that Chicagoans are largely opposed to the idea of Trump sending in the National Guard, though the intensity of opposition varies among residents. Next, the Chicago Board of Education passes a controversial CPS budget Thursday night. Plus, the organizer behind the recently shuttered Pitchfork Music Fest is already looking ahead, setting his sights on something brand new and exciting.

00:00 Chicago braces for federal crackdown

02:43 Open

03:16 CPS budget passes

04:11 Poll: 65% of Chicagoans oppose sending in National Guard to fight crime

08:32 Illinois Dems push back on Trump's National Guard plans

16:13 Former Pitchfork organizer starts new festival

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On this episode of “Paris on Politics:” What happens if Chicago Public Schools (CPS) fails to pass a budget Thursday? We'll speak with the CPS CEO and board members about the contentious vote. Plus, the truth is out there—could the U.S. government finally be ready to reveal it? UFO lawyer Daniel Sheehan is pushing Congress to declassify all its secrets.

00:00 Troops in Chicago?

02:00 Open

02:33 CPS Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King

09:06 CPS board members on budget

14:54 UFO expert Daniel Sheehan

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