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Alderpeople Weigh in on Bally’s Slowing Construction, Shaky Revenue From Video Gambling Terminals

Bally’s is slowing construction on parts of its $1.7 billion casino and entertainment complex in River West, following the Chicago City Council’s approval of video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants.

E-Scooter Safety Concerns Rise as Chicago Sees Record-High Ridership

Earlier this year, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced that e-bikes and e-scooters are seeing more riders than ever.

ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses, Saying Actions Present ‘Existential Threat’

ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency’s demand for early review of its broadcast licenses posed an “existential threat” to the network.

NASCAR Won’t Return to Chicago in 2027, With Events Staying at Suburban Chicagoland Speedway

NASCAR won’t be returning to the streets of downtown Chicago next summer, as it announced plans to once again run three days of races at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.

Ethics Board Investigating Mayoral Hopeful John Kelly for Filming Campaign Videos in Chicago Fire Stations

The videos appear to violate the city’s Governmental Ethics Ordinance, which bans candidates for city office from “intentionally (using) any city property or resources of the city in connection with any prohibited political activity.”

Flight Attendants and Pilots Have Highest Risk of Dying From Radiation-Linked Cancers, Study Says

The Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged that aircrews are exposed to ionizing radiation, but the government does not set federal dose limits or require monitoring.

Data Centers Emerging as Key Issue in Illinois Governor’s Race

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker once championed data centers. But as they have scaled up, he’s paused state incentives and his position has evolved to one of “responsible growth.” Republican candidate Darren Bailey has both criticized Pritzker’s pause of the tax incentive program and claimed credit for inspiring it.

Chicago-Born ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 From the Effects of Parkinson’s Disease

Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. He was 93.

Chicago Teachers Union Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Illinois Policy Institute Over Audit Allegations

The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, claiming the nonprofit think tank has defamed the union by framing it as “toxic” in an alleged effort to undermine its progressive policies.

2 Months Late, 2nd Installment of 2025 Cook County Property Tax Bills Due Oct. 1

An overhaul of the county’s property tax system plagued with problems that created “a cascade effect,” Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle said Tuesday

CPD Officer Who Shot Into Moving Car in 2020, Wounding 2 Men, Won’t Be Fired: Records

Officer Charles Harris II faces a suspension of 29 days for failing to activate his body-worn camera as required and failing to notify his supervisors that he had fired his gun, records show.

4 CPS Schools Ranked Among Top 100 High Schools in the Nation

Four Chicago Public Schools high schools have been ranked among the best in the country, according to a new list from U.S. News & World Report.

Aug. 17, 2026 - Full Show

A one-on-one with Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly. And we preview a highly anticipated Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox.

White Sox and Cubs Gear Up for Crosstown Classic, This Time With Playoff Implications

For only the second time in 18 years, Chicago’s rival baseball teams will face off in a Crosstown Classic with both squads boasting winning records.

Chicago Mayoral Candidate John Kelly on Experience, Ethics and Crime Perceptions

Candidate John Kelly kicked off his first-ever campaign in July, but that doesn’t mean he’s a stranger to City Hall. Prior to joining the race, Kelly spent his career as a lobbyist, representing well-known clients in the city including the White Sox, the United Center and Bally’s.