Chicago alderwoman pushes citywide response to rising antisemitism
Chicago Alderman Debra Silverstein calls for emergency action as antisemitic hate crimes surge, making up over one-third of all reported hate crimes in the city in 2024.
Chicago Alderman Debra Silverstein calls for emergency action as antisemitic hate crimes surge, making up over one-third of all reported hate crimes in the city in 2024.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
Elon Musk threatens to form new political party as 'big beautiful bill' passes Senate
Elon Musk, a vocal critic of the budget bill, is championing a new political party that he believes will be more aligned with Americans' viewpoints.
Elon Musk, a vocal critic of the budget bill, is championing a new political party that he believes will be more aligned with Americans' viewpoints.
Purchase of Pope Leo XIV?s childhood home OK?d by Dolton Village Board
The Dolton Village Board voted to approve the purchase of the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV during a meeting on Tuesday night.
The Dolton Village Board voted to approve the purchase of the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV during a meeting on Tuesday night.
Purchase of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home OK’d by Dolton Village Board
The Dolton Village Board voted to approve the purchase of the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV during a meeting on Tuesday night.
The Dolton Village Board voted to approve the purchase of the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV during a meeting on Tuesday night.
Chicago mayor wants tax on ?ultra-rich?
Mayor Brandon Johnson says President Trump?s tax bill could make Chicago?s deficit worse.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says President Trump?s tax bill could make Chicago?s deficit worse.
Durbin, Duckworth react to 'big beautiful bill' Senate passage
President Trump's mega bill passed the Senate. It's now headed to the House for a mega fight.
President Trump's mega bill passed the Senate. It's now headed to the House for a mega fight.
Trump's new fragrances come with gold statue of him
Trump has launched new "Victory 45-47" fragrances, celebrating his 2016 and 2024 wins. Here's what to know.
Trump has launched new "Victory 45-47" fragrances, celebrating his 2016 and 2024 wins. Here's what to know.
Dolton set to buy Pope Leo's childhood home
The Village of Dolton has announced it will be purchasing Pope Leo XIV's childhood home.
The Village of Dolton has announced it will be purchasing Pope Leo XIV's childhood home.
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida
President Trump was in Florida on Tuesday for the grand opening of the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The massive trailer-and-tent facility is being called the largest of its kind, with room for one thousand detainees.
President Trump was in Florida on Tuesday for the grand opening of the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The massive trailer-and-tent facility is being called the largest of its kind, with room for one thousand detainees.
Gov. Pritzker announces his running mate in re-election
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Durbin, Duckworth slam Trump's 'big beautiful bill' after Senate passage
Illinois senators slammed President Trump's "big beautiful bill" after it passed the Senate on Tuesday.
Illinois senators slammed President Trump's "big beautiful bill" after it passed the Senate on Tuesday.
‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
More than half of Americans oppose Trump's spending bill, poll shows
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Gov. Pritzker announces pick for lieutenant governor
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Trump video: He’ll 'take a look' at deporting Elon Musk
President Trump told reporters he would “take a look" when asked if the U.S. would be deporting Elon Musk.
President Trump told reporters he would “take a look" when asked if the U.S. would be deporting Elon Musk.
Trump Tower to pay $4.8M in settlement over Chicago River violations
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Rep. Davis warns West Side hospitals: Federal cuts could hurt care for Chicagoans
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could affect healthcare for low-income people and people of color in Chicago. Congressman Danny Davis stopped by five West Side hospitals with a warning if federal funds get slashed.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could affect healthcare for low-income people and people of color in Chicago. Congressman Danny Davis stopped by five West Side hospitals with a warning if federal funds get slashed.
New Illinois law makes it easier for students to apply for college
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills that are aimed at making it easier for high school students to apply for and afford college.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills that are aimed at making it easier for high school students to apply for and afford college.
Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total in years.
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total in years.