Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR lawsuit
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan appeared in federal court today. He testified at a trial related to a lawsuit he filed against NASCAR.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan appeared in federal court today. He testified at a trial related to a lawsuit he filed against NASCAR.
Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
Trump focuses on the economy as concerns over affordability grow
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
New Dream Act proposal could expand legal options for young immigrants in Illinois
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
Durbin pushes for lasting protections for dreamers as immigration raids continue
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Lawmakers press for answers on controversial U.S. strike against Venezuelan drug boat
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Protesters raged, critics mocked — now Obama says his library’s actually opening
Former President Barack Obama's much-maligned presidential center will officially open in June in Chicago after years of delays and protests, the former president revealed.
Former President Barack Obama's much-maligned presidential center will officially open in June in Chicago after years of delays and protests, the former president revealed.
Lawmakers press for answers on controversial U.S. strike against Venezuelan drug boat
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Venezuela boat strikes and Hegseth controversy | The Chicago Report
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Russia calls off peace talks to end war in Ukraine: 'What a mess'
The war in Ukraine won't be stopping anytime soon after Russia called of peace talks saying there was no point in reaching a deal.
The war in Ukraine won't be stopping anytime soon after Russia called of peace talks saying there was no point in reaching a deal.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump challenges Biden's pardons, claiming autopen signatures make them invalid
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
Chicago alders present their own budget plan as Johnson defends corporate head tax
Mayor Johnson defended his corporate head tax proposal while blasting another plan from a group of aldermen.
Mayor Johnson defended his corporate head tax proposal while blasting another plan from a group of aldermen.
Durbin launches probe after U.S. citizens arrested in federal immigration raids
Senator Dick Durbin is demanding documents, footage, and answers after federal agents arrested American citizens during recent raids in Chicago and other cities. His investigation sets the stage for a hearing that could bring new limits on federal enforcement tactics.
Senator Dick Durbin is demanding documents, footage, and answers after federal agents arrested American citizens during recent raids in Chicago and other cities. His investigation sets the stage for a hearing that could bring new limits on federal enforcement tactics.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."