USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker delivers budget proposal, vows no tax hikes
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday to lay out how he aims to close a $3 billion deficit.
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday to lay out how he aims to close a $3 billion deficit.
'Stop the billionaire takeover': Chicago protest takes aim at DOGE layoffs
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state?s second-largest employer.
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state?s second-largest employer.
Illinois budget showdown: Pritzker vows no tax increases, GOP demands cuts
One Illinois lawmaker is proposing the state create its own version of DOGE, following the lead of Elon Musk, to take a sledgehammer to waste and excessive spending.
One Illinois lawmaker is proposing the state create its own version of DOGE, following the lead of Elon Musk, to take a sledgehammer to waste and excessive spending.
Illinois federal employees protest against Trump's layoffs
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state’s second-largest employer.
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state’s second-largest employer.
Illegal crossings dropping on US southern border
Illegal immigration has significantly declined since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Illegal immigration has significantly declined since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township sued over fight at meeting
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township and others were sued over their roles in a fight at a board meeting on Jan. 28.
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township and others were sued over their roles in a fight at a board meeting on Jan. 28.
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township sued over fight at meeting
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township and others were sued last week in federal court over their roles in a fight at a chaotic township board meeting back on Jan. 28.
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township and others were sued last week in federal court over their roles in a fight at a chaotic township board meeting back on Jan. 28.
Trump executive order aims to make IVF more affordable, White House says
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
Federal workers rally in Chicago in response to Trump admin's mass firings
Federal workers and local officials held a rally in Chicago's Federal Plaza on Tuesday in response to the Trump administration's efforts to fire thousands of workers.
Federal workers and local officials held a rally in Chicago's Federal Plaza on Tuesday in response to the Trump administration's efforts to fire thousands of workers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson fills last vacancy on Chicago School Board
Mayor Johnson announced his final appointment to fill a final vacancy on the Chicago Board of Education.
Mayor Johnson announced his final appointment to fill a final vacancy on the Chicago Board of Education.
Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
Bronzeville gathering reminisces on Black history specific to Chicago
A Black History Month event celebrating the legacy of Bud Billiken in Bronzeville.
A Black History Month event celebrating the legacy of Bud Billiken in Bronzeville.
Illinois Dem lawmakers push back against Trump budget cuts
What we know about lawmakers pushing back against President Donald Trump's budget cuts.
What we know about lawmakers pushing back against President Donald Trump's budget cuts.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump?s federal layoffs accelerating as IRS firings could start today
What we know about the Trump administration's federal layoffs as Democratic lawmakers in Illinois vow to fight back.
What we know about the Trump administration's federal layoffs as Democratic lawmakers in Illinois vow to fight back.
Pat Quinn proposes ethics reforms following Madigan conviction, Blagojevich pardon
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is speaking out about ethics reforms following the conviction of Michael Madigan and pardon of Rod Blagojevich.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is speaking out about ethics reforms following the conviction of Michael Madigan and pardon of Rod Blagojevich.