Cook County launches campaign to boost mental health awareness and access
Need mental health support? A new countywide push in Cook is making it easier to get help.
Need mental health support? A new countywide push in Cook is making it easier to get help.
Northwestern faculty push back on Trump administration's threats over antisemitism response
Northwestern University is at the center of a national debate over antisemitism on college campuses.
Northwestern University is at the center of a national debate over antisemitism on college campuses.
President Trump says he'll reduce tariffs against China 'substantially'
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
Obama, Pritzker react to Durbin announcing he won't seek reelection
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
White House mulls incentives for Americans to have more babies
The Trump administration is weighing financial incentives to inspire the next Baby Boom and is considering giving cash to every American mother.
The Trump administration is weighing financial incentives to inspire the next Baby Boom and is considering giving cash to every American mother.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois won't seek re-election in 2026
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Dick Durbin, Illinois' longest serving U.S. senator, won’t seek re-election in 2026
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Chicago cathedral holds special mass for Pope Francis
A special mass service was held in Chicago in honor of the late Pope Francis just two days after the pontiff died at the age of 88.
A special mass service was held in Chicago in honor of the late Pope Francis just two days after the pontiff died at the age of 88.
Bears to the suburbs? Chicago mayor speaks out as Arlington Heights becomes focus for new stadium
Arlington Heights will retain a consulting firm to vet any economic impact studies by the Chicago Bears on a potential new stadium.
Arlington Heights will retain a consulting firm to vet any economic impact studies by the Chicago Bears on a potential new stadium.
Trump says he won’t fire Fed chair, days after hinting otherwise and triggering market dip
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved
Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.
Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.
Cardinal Blase Cupich to participate in conclave to select next pope
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago will help elect the next pope, marking his first time participating in a papal conclave.
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago will help elect the next pope, marking his first time participating in a papal conclave.
What role Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich will have in selecting the next pope
Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich is going help elect the next pope as part of the Catholic conclave.
Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich is going help elect the next pope as part of the Catholic conclave.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to tackle city's $1.1B budget deficit
Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting an early start on the 2026 budget process by creating a group to tackle the city's projected $1.1 billion deficit.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting an early start on the 2026 budget process by creating a group to tackle the city's projected $1.1 billion deficit.
Search for new Secretary of Defense ‘fake news:’ White House
The White House is reportedly looking to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to NPR.
The White House is reportedly looking to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to NPR.
Brandon Johnson creates fiscal working group to tackle Chicago's budget deficit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched a citywide initiative Monday aimed at addressing Chicago's structural budget challenges through collaboration and fiscal reform.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched a citywide initiative Monday aimed at addressing Chicago's structural budget challenges through collaboration and fiscal reform.
US senator defends controversial meeting with wrongfully deported man amid GOP backlash
One U.S. senator is speaking out about his controversial meeting with a man who the Justice Department admits was wrongly deported to El Salvador. It comes as he faces mounting criticism from Republicans.
One U.S. senator is speaking out about his controversial meeting with a man who the Justice Department admits was wrongly deported to El Salvador. It comes as he faces mounting criticism from Republicans.
White House shares photo of Vince Vaughn, Donald Trump in Oval Office
President Donald Trump and Vince Vaughn teamed up for a lighthearted spoof of the Hollywood actor’s iconic 2005 film "Wedding Crashers."
President Donald Trump and Vince Vaughn teamed up for a lighthearted spoof of the Hollywood actor’s iconic 2005 film "Wedding Crashers."
Protesters rally against President Trump's policies in downtown Chicago
Another large protest was held in Daley Plaza on Saturday against the policies of President Donald Trump.
Another large protest was held in Daley Plaza on Saturday against the policies of President Donald Trump.