Trump tariffs could hit Illinois hard
President Donald Trump?s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than 100 billion dollars worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China.
President Donald Trump?s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than 100 billion dollars worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China.
Thornton Township seeking state's approval for remote meetings after board meeting brawl
After a fight broke out at last week’s Thornton Township board meeting, the board’s attorney is asking the state for permission to hold meetings remotely.
After a fight broke out at last week’s Thornton Township board meeting, the board’s attorney is asking the state for permission to hold meetings remotely.
Mayor Johnson to appear before Congress to discuss Chicago's status as a sanctuary city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress next month to discuss the city?s status as a sanctuary city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress next month to discuss the city?s status as a sanctuary city.
Chicagoans gather to protest against Trump's policies
Protests are popping up in Chicago and across the country to rally against some of the Trump administration's recent policies.
Protests are popping up in Chicago and across the country to rally against some of the Trump administration's recent policies.
Thornton Township seeking state's approval for remote meetings after board meeting brawl
After a fight broke out at last week?s Thornton Township board meeting, the board?s attorney is asking the state for permission to hold meetings remotely.
After a fight broke out at last week?s Thornton Township board meeting, the board?s attorney is asking the state for permission to hold meetings remotely.
Chicago mayor's office facing backlash after staffer allegedly tried to hide meeting video
The Chicago mayor's office is under fire after a staffer allegedly tried to hide video of a contentious city council meeting. The irony is that this hearing was largely about censorship and allegedly, the mayor's office tried to censor what happened in the meeting.
The Chicago mayor's office is under fire after a staffer allegedly tried to hide video of a contentious city council meeting. The irony is that this hearing was largely about censorship and allegedly, the mayor's office tried to censor what happened in the meeting.
New Illinois law makes it easier for grandparents, relatives to care for foster kids
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill this week that gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility in certifying grandparents and other relatives as safe caregivers for kids in DCFS care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill this week that gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility in certifying grandparents and other relatives as safe caregivers for kids in DCFS care.
Trump signs executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
Johnson to appear before Congress to discuss Chicago's status as a sanctuary city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.
Second judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.
The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.
Illinois makes it easier for grandparents to care for foster kids
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that makes it easier for grandparents and other relatives to be allowed to take guardianship of children in the state?s child welfare system.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that makes it easier for grandparents and other relatives to be allowed to take guardianship of children in the state?s child welfare system.
'Stop Trump's Power Grab' rally to be held in downtown Chicago
Activists are rallying in downtown Chicago today, calling on U.S. Senators to stop President Donald Trump's executive orders and his incoming nominees.
Activists are rallying in downtown Chicago today, calling on U.S. Senators to stop President Donald Trump's executive orders and his incoming nominees.
Trump admin recalls USAID staff worldwide amid foreign aid freeze
The Trump administration is recalling USAID staff from overseas, placing most on leave as part of a broader foreign aid freeze. The move effectively dismantles the agency's global presence and has sparked backlash from diplomatic and humanitarian groups.
The Trump administration is recalling USAID staff from overseas, placing most on leave as part of a broader foreign aid freeze. The move effectively dismantles the agency's global presence and has sparked backlash from diplomatic and humanitarian groups.
Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, doesn't rule out troop deployment
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.
Chicago mayor to open gift closet to public — but there's a catch
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said on Tuesday that the public will have a chance to see what’s inside City Hall’s gift closet—but there’s a catch.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said on Tuesday that the public will have a chance to see what’s inside City Hall’s gift closet—but there’s a catch.
Trump says he's given orders for Iran to be 'obliterated' if it assassinates him
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has left instructions to “obliterate" Iran if the country follows through on alleged threats to assassinate him.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has left instructions to “obliterate" Iran if the country follows through on alleged threats to assassinate him.
Trump says sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok
Let's break down what a sovereign wealth fund is, and what it means for TikTok.
Let's break down what a sovereign wealth fund is, and what it means for TikTok.
Trump to attend Super Bowl as security measures ramp up
President Donald Trump says he plans to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday between the Chiefs and Eagles.
President Donald Trump says he plans to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday between the Chiefs and Eagles.
Chicago mayor says public is free to see what's in his gift closet, but there's a catch
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's move comes after an investigation showed he wasn't complying with city ethics rules in reporting gifts that he received.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's move comes after an investigation showed he wasn't complying with city ethics rules in reporting gifts that he received.
China hits back as Trump's tariffs go into effect
The White House says it's a drug war not a trade war after the president's tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect overnight.
The White House says it's a drug war not a trade war after the president's tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect overnight.