Data centers are popping up everywhere. What's the reason? While they fill a demand, there's issues of transparency, accountability, and what we pay as a result. We dive in, on this special edition of "The Chicago Report."

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Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing covers the biggest stories of the day including the latest developments on a proposed new Bears stadium, a lawsuit by journalists against AI companies, and efforts to register young Black voters in Chicago.

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Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.

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A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk.

 Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples.

 The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker.

 Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.

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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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