Trump signs order on school choice and funding
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders on school funding that fulfill promises he made on the campaign trail. The orders take action to stop schools from teaching the so-called "critical race theory" and other topics on race and sexuality.
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders on school funding that fulfill promises he made on the campaign trail. The orders take action to stop schools from teaching the so-called "critical race theory" and other topics on race and sexuality.
Fifth City Commons opens as new affordable housing in East Garfield Park
City leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fifth City Commons, a new affordable housing community on Chicago's West Side.
City leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fifth City Commons, a new affordable housing community on Chicago's West Side.
Suburban residents push for 'sanctuary city' policy
Following recent ICE raids across the Chicago area, residents of one suburb are calling for stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement.
Following recent ICE raids across the Chicago area, residents of one suburb are calling for stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement.
Audio captures moment plane-helicopter collided, what we know about the passengers
We are learning more after an American Airlines regional jet and Army helicopter collided midair over DC on Wednesday night.
We are learning more after an American Airlines regional jet and Army helicopter collided midair over DC on Wednesday night.
Trump blasts DEI in wake of DC plane crash
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
Chicago-bound traveler at DC airport reacts to plane crash
A Chicago-bound traveler waiting for her flight at Reagan National Airport was shocked to learn about the collision between an American Airlines passenger flight and a military helicopter on Wednesday night.
A Chicago-bound traveler waiting for her flight at Reagan National Airport was shocked to learn about the collision between an American Airlines passenger flight and a military helicopter on Wednesday night.
2 Chicago nonprofits say they received threats due to immigration support: 'Go back to your f-----g country'
Two Chicago nonprofits say they have been threatened due to their stances on immigration.
Two Chicago nonprofits say they have been threatened due to their stances on immigration.
Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration?s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration?s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Former Illinois caregiver charged after elderly patient suffers severe burns from hot shower: AG
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleges the caregiver failed to check the water temperature before placing the resident in a hot shower.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleges the caregiver failed to check the water temperature before placing the resident in a hot shower.
Michael Madigan trial: Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
4 sanctuary cities, including Chicago, under investigation for immigration policies
The mayors of those cities are being called to testify before Congress.
The mayors of those cities are being called to testify before Congress.
President Trump signing record number of executive orders
The president's continuous deluge of executive orders is making it difficult for Democrats opposing them to keep up.
The president's continuous deluge of executive orders is making it difficult for Democrats opposing them to keep up.
Tiffany Henyard releases statement after fight breaks out at Thornton Township meeting
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard has released a statement following a fight that erupted at a meeting Tuesday night.
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard has released a statement following a fight that erupted at a meeting Tuesday night.
Chicago mayor's office accepted luxury gifts without properly reporting them: OIG
The Chicago Mayor's Office accepted gifts ranging from designer handbags to jewelry on behalf of the City without publicly reporting them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
The Chicago Mayor's Office accepted gifts ranging from designer handbags to jewelry on behalf of the City without publicly reporting them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Johnson responds to report claiming his office accepted luxury gifts without properly reporting them
The Chicago Mayor's Office accepted gifts ranging from designer handbags to jewelry on behalf of the City without publicly reporting them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
The Chicago Mayor's Office accepted gifts ranging from designer handbags to jewelry on behalf of the City without publicly reporting them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Michael Madigan trial: Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law
The law is named for Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who went out for a run and was killed by a Venezuelan national in the U.S. illegally.
The law is named for Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who went out for a run and was killed by a Venezuelan national in the U.S. illegally.
Pritzker fires back at Elon Musk after buffet remark sparks war of words
There was some mudslinging between Elon Musk and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.
There was some mudslinging between Elon Musk and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.