Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report

The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.

New Illinois law cracks down on unfair insurance rate increases
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Illinois State Sen. Michael Hastings (19th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a new law signed earlier this week that protects homeowners and drivers from unfair insurance rate hikes.

FAA investigating safety incident involving Marine One

The FAA is investigating a “loss of separation incident” with Marine One, the president’s military helicopter, while President Trump was on board Tuesday.

Ballot laws lawsuit, Mayor Johnson's finance director resigns | The Chicago Report
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Chicago alderman and independent Congressional candidate Byron Sigcho-Lopez is taking Illinois' ballot laws to federal court. And, Mayor Brandon Johnson's director of the office of budget and management has announced she is leaving her post. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Trump in LA: Downey man arrested at Rancho Palos Verdes golf course ahead of visit

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an armed man at the site where President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear Tuesday.

Trump slams Exxon, Chevron for making 'too much money'

President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

Pritzker signs bills targeting unfair home and auto insurance rates
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills Tuesday aimed at protecting Illinois homeowners and drivers from unfair home and auto insurance rate hikes.

Chicago budget director steps down ahead of 2027 budget season

Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman is stepping down as the city prepares for another challenging budget season.

Chicago mayor's budget director stepping down
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The person who helps decide how Chicago will spend your tax dollars is stepping down during an important financial moment of Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration.

Charges dropped against all Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects

Charges have now been dropped against all four defendants who were accused of vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. 

Trump signs executive order creating Presidential Military Spouse Commission
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the first-ever Presidential Military Spouse Commission, appointing Jennifer Hegseth as chair to support military families across the nation.

Mayor Johnson, CPS expand Sustainable Community Schools program to 'eliminate inequities'
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City officials are expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides students with access to hot meals, health checkups, and counseling services. FOX Chicago's Brian Jackson explains what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about the program and its impact on Chicago students.

Pritzker highlights back-to-school tax holiday, other efforts to lower family costs
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Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted the state's efforts to lower costs for Illinois families, including the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, which offers savings on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.

CPS adds 15 more Sustainable Community Schools across Chicago

Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added.

Gov. Pritzker promotes Illinois' back-to-school tax holiday

Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted Illinois' Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, reminding families they can save on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.

Chicago mayoral race heats up as Alexi Giannoulias joins crowded field
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has entered the Chicago mayoral race, adding to a growing field of candidates as political analyst Pat Brady discusses the state of the campaign and what comes next.