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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker takes jabs at Donald Trump during prime-time DNC speech

Illinois’ governor delivered a primetime address at last night’s (TUES) Democratic National Convention at the United Center. JB Pritzker’s speech painted Illinois’ values in contrast to Donald Trump. He worked in plenty of jabs against the Republican nominee. Even as Pritzker was on the offense…

Some Illinois delegates and leaders join the growing call for a Palestinian to speak at the DNC

There are growing calls to allow a pro-Palestinian voice on the DNC stage at the United Center tonight (THURS). Some of those calls are now coming from high-ranking Illinois delegates and public officials - including Chicago’s mayor. WBEZ’s Tessa Weinberg has more as we head into the last evening…

Rest up, Chicago. Illinois politicians want to bring the DNC back in 2028.

Well some Illinois politicians are already looking to the NEXT DNC. They say Chicago should do it all over again in four years — and host the next Democratic convention in 2028. WBEZ’s Tessa Weinberg caught up with Illinois delegates and Chicago City Council members to see if the city is up for i…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson floats a hiring freeze ahead of a $982 million budget gap

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is predicting a nearly $1 billion dollar shortfall for next year’s city budget [2025]. But first – the city will also have to close a nearly $223 million dollar deficit before the end of this year [2024]. Budget officials are warning difficult choice…

Illinois officials battle misinformation to protect integrity of November election

Ahead of next month’s election – Illinois election officials say misinformation poses the biggest threat to undermining the integrity of the vote. The last two presidential elections were marked by Russian interference and false claims of voter fraud. As part of the Democracy Solutions Project - …

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is backtracking on a campaign pledge.

He’s now proposing to raise property taxes to help close a nearly $1-billion dollar budget gap and avoid layoffs and deep cuts. He unveiled his $17-point-3 billion dollar budget plan today for next year. Here to provide a breakdown of what in the proposal is WBEZ’s Tessa Weinberg from City Hall. …

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is backtracking on a campaign pledge.

He’s now proposing to raise property taxes to help close a nearly $1billion dollar budget gap and avoid layoffs and deep cuts. He unveiled his $17-point-3 billion dollar budget plan today [WED] for next year. Here to provide a breakdown of what in the proposal is WBEZ’s Tessa Weinberg from City H…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s legislative agenda for 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will spend the next few months chipping away at progressive policies on the environment, public safety, and hemp regulation. That’s according to a first look at Johnson’s legislative calendar for the first quarter of this year. But the policy agenda does NOT include…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies before the U.S. House Oversight Committee

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to keep it cool, calm and collected at what’s expected to be an aggressive Congressional hearing on the city’s sanctuary status. REPORTERS: Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel; HOST: Mary Dixon

Mayor Brandon Johnson forcefully defends Chicago's sanctuary city status in DC

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson told Congress today [WED] that the city’s sanctuary status helps reduce crime – not exacerbate it. REPORTERS: Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel; HOST: Clare Lane