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.
Elon Musk draws criticism over efforts to cut government spending
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become a standout figure in President Trump's second administration, but he's coming under intense criticism for his efforts to cut government spending with DOGE.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become a standout figure in President Trump's second administration, but he's coming under intense criticism for his efforts to cut government spending with DOGE.
Daytona 500 live: How to watch on TV, stream NASCAR's biggest race
It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.
It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.
President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR Daytona 500: Here's when the president arrives
It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."
It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
Mike Madigan jury foreman calls case 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
Zelenskyy: Trump holds the key to ending war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.