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- The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
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25 min - No action from mayor on budget, more Epstein files and breakthrough Alzheimer's research at Northwestern
Tonight: The mayor chooses not to sign or veto the budget — so what exactly did he do?
And a potential massive breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment thanks to work at Northwestern University — we get the lowdown.
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25 min - Eyes on Indiana for the Bears, the city budget drama drags on, a non-profit making home ownership accessible and a new book on the rise of nativism
Tonight: Will he or won’t he — the Mayor Johnson watch begins as the mayor mulls signing the city’s alternative budget proposal.
Some sites start to emerge in northwest Indiana as the Bears’ interest might be more than flirtation.A Chicago non-profit aimed at spurring home ownership gets a $10 million gift.And the central force animating the nation’s politics — a new book examines the rise of nativism, how it fueled Trump’s coalition, and whether or not it’s here to stay.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 min - A wrinkle in the Bears stadium saga, a busy day for the Trump Administration and is there a war looming over Venezuela?
Tonight: The Bears pull an audible and now say they’re looking at Northwest Indiana for a new stadium — is the Hoosier State ready to roll out the red carpet?
And President Trump saber rattles a possible war in Venezuela. We get the very latest from Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider.
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25 min - Good news on the budget front? Plus the video gambling debate and a new game... aimed to help make those political fights at Christmas dinner more fun
Tonight: Chicago’s so-called alternative budget takes another step toward passage — will Mayor Johnson sign on?
Part of the plan is to legalize video gambling in most Chicago bars and restaurants — that could help some Chicago businesses, but hurt others.
And need a way to bridge the political divide at family gatherings? We get the lowdown on a new game developed at Northwestern University.
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25 min - A "secret" budget meeting has Mayor Johnson fired up and Professor Pape is back to talk about social media's influence on political violence
Tonight: More meetings. More arm twisting. More pontificating. But does the city have a budget agreement yet?
And — research from the University of Chicago gives insight into how social media has supercharged the current era of violent threats against lawmakers.
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25 min - City budget battle goes on, restaurant owner suing over Riverwalk spot, and the debate over self-driving cars
Tonight: City budget bonanza — opposition alderpeople reveal their latest proposal, which they hope the mayor signs onto to avoid a city government shutdown.
A popular downtown Riverwalk concessionaire files a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Johnson administration and the city — why he says he was stripped of his business because of his race.
The debate over self-driving taxis — some lawmakers are trying to entice Waymo to bring them to Illinois, but others are pushing back.
And, we remember American film and comedy legend, Rob Reiner.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 min - Redistricting drama in Indiana, CPD scandal and could a social media ban for teens be coming to the U.S.?
Tonight: Hoosier State holdup: A defeat for the Trump administration as the Indiana State Senate rejects mid-decade redistricting that would’ve given Republicans a potential clean sweep in Congress.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth sounds off on National Guard troop deployments, the future of Obamacare subsidies, and more.The family of a fallen officer sues her ex-partner and the City of Chicago for wrongful death, alleging a twisted love-affair-driven scandal.And will the U.S. follow Australia’s lead and ban social media for kids under 16?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 min - Feds want safety improvements from CTA, Senator Durbin weighs in on the teen social media problem and we hear from a candidate for mayor
Tonight: City budget standoff intensifies — will they get a deal before the holidays or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
A top Trump administration official speaks out exclusively to The Chicago Report — why he says threats to withhold funding to the CTA unless it improves public safety are legal.
Will the U.S. follow Australia’s lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
And meet the first officially declared candidate for Chicago mayor — who is he and why does he think he’s the one that can win?
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25 min - EXTENDED CUT: More with Maura Smith
The conversation continues with Maura Smith on her new film about her late husband, "Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere."
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