Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved

Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.

Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved
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Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.

Calls for better protections for domestic violence victims | The Chicago Report
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Turning now to the latest in the investigation into a deadly shooting in Uptown.  Prosecutors say Jonathan Wilson fatally shot a condo board president who was trying to stop him from violating a restraining order.  Wilson was later wounded by police and is in critical condition facing first-degree murder charges.  Joining us live to discuss important efforts to reform the courts and better protect domestic violence victims is Alderman Silvana Tabares.

Calls for better protections for domestic violence victims | The Chicago Report
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Turning now to the latest in the investigation into a deadly shooting in Uptown.  Prosecutors say Jonathan Wilson fatally shot a condo board president who was trying to stop him from violating a restraining order.  Wilson was later wounded by police and is in critical condition facing first-degree murder charges.  Joining us live to discuss important efforts to reform the courts and better protect domestic violence victims is Alderman Silvana Tabares.

Chicago City Council rejects sweepstake machine ban, parent accountability for teen takeovers
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     Chicago City Council rejected two controversial proposals today — one targeting sweepstakes machines and another aimed at holding parents more accountable for the actions of their children.

City Council votes against stronger consequences for parents | The Chicago Report
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A big day of voting at Chicago City Council today.   Aldermen took up key measures like to purchasing the West Loop Greyhound station, outlawing sweepstakes machines in local bars, and cracking down on parents for their kids' misconduct.   Here with me to detail what passed and what didn't is Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng.

City Council votes against stronger consequences for parents | The Chicago Report
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A big day of voting at Chicago City Council today.   Aldermen took up key measures like to purchasing the West Loop Greyhound station, outlawing sweepstakes machines in local bars, and cracking down on parents for their kids' misconduct.   Here with me to detail what passed and what didn't is Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng.

Rep. Morgan's COLA Buyout Program | The Chicago Report
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Governor Pritzker has signed a new law extending Illinois' Voluntary Pension COLA Buyout Program through 2028.   Supporters say the program has already reduced the state's pension liabilities by billions of dollars and could provide additional budget relief in the years ahead.   Joining us now is state Representative Bob Morgan, the sponsor of the legislation.

Sweepstakes machines ban fails in Chicago City Council
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The City Council also took a vote on a proposal about sweepstakes machines.  Its a vote that could impact bars and restaurants across the city.   Bret Buganski is live at City Hall.

Pritzker signs budget, former alderman running for mayor | The Chicago Report
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Gov. Pritzker has signed the 2027 budget. And, a former Chicago alderman has announced he is running for mayor. All this and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."

Former Chicago alderman makes mayoral bid | The Chicago Report
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We have a new candidate stepping into the Chicago mayoral race. Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas officially announced his candidacy today. He joins us on "The Chicago Report."

Federal school vouchers pushback, Chicago's parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
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The CTU and IFT are pushing back against federal school vouchers. Plus, what's the latest with Chicago's parking meter deal? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."

What's happening with Chicago's parking meter deal? | The Chicago Report
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The City Council Finance Committee was supposed to meet today to talk about the parking meter deal, but it was canceled. The ordinance would have approved the proposed transfer of the parking meter agreement to a new company called Stonepeak.

Chicago bars push to preserve sweepstakes machines ahead of City Council vote
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As Chicago leaders prepare to vote on banning sweepstakes machines, some bar and restaurant owners say the devices are a key source of revenue and are organizing to keep them legal despite growing concerns over regulation and gambling.

Police investigating early morning explosion outside Chicago alderman's home
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A possible firework exploded outside the home of Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez early Saturday, damaging a window but causing no injuries, according to police and the alderman.