Trump meets with new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. What we know
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
Pritzker files for re-election, criticizes Trump amid govt shutdown
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
MedGlobal honors Sen. Durbin with lifetime achievement award
Senator Dick Durbin was recognized with a lifetime achievement award this weekend.
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Musk pleads with Tesla investors to approve his massive $1T pay package deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking shareholders to support his proposed $1 trillion compensation package that could give him up to 12% of the company's stock.
ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
Chicago Democrats hold ‘shadow’ hearing on Trump’s immigration crackdown
Democratic lawmakers held a “shadow” hearing in Chicago to spotlight emotional testimony from residents who say federal immigration tactics under the Trump administration have torn families apart and fueled fear in local communities.
Donald Trump sued over East Wing demolition: What to know
Trump is facing a lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition, as critics say his ballroom plan breaks preservation laws and is being conducted without approvals.
PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Several states and one tribe still await decisions on their requests.
Pritzker signs executive order on deployment of troops in Illinois
Governor Pritzker is taking new action to stop what he calls illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
Pritzker launches Illinois Accountability Commission to prob federal immigration actions
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Pritzker launches Illinois Accountability Commission to probe federal immigration actions
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Trump tightens sanctions on Russia as hopes for ceasefire with Putin collapse
After a proposed Trump-Putin summit falls apart, the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine — but Moscow remains defiant.
Former Mayor Lightfoot announces project to ‘unmask’ federal immigration agents
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she and other attorneys are creating a nonprofit called "The ICE Accountability Project."
Lori Lightfoot on federal immigration enforcement across Chicago | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
Illinois’ Sen. Dick Durbin seeks to reform Insurrection Act to stop Trump’s ‘dangerous overreach’
Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for reforms to the Insurrection Act to stop Trump from "dangerous executive overreach."
Trump cancels summit with Putin amid signs Russia won’t budge on Ukraine
President Trump called off a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, citing Russia’s unwillingness to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire as tensions and attacks escalate.
Chicago mayor defends new taxes on corporations | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is defending his $16 billion spending plan for the city, which includes a corporate head tax to help close a $1 billion deficit.



















