Elon Musk makes history as first person ever to hit $500B net worth milestone: report
Elon Musk on Wednesday reportedly became the first person in history with a net worth of $500 billion.
ICE tracking app removed from Apple App Store
Apple has removed ICEBlock, a controversial app used to track ICE activities, from its App Store. The removal follows a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas where the alleged gunman reportedly looked up tracking apps ahead of the shooting.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects over 'race-based contracting'
White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects.
AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
Video shows woman in Chicago wipe dog poop on Cybertruck; sleuths say they found her
A woman in Chicago was caught on camera wiping dog poop on a Tesla Cybertruck that was covered in an American flag decal and featured Donald Trump’s signature.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life
Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Immigration raid targeting Tren de Aragua nets 37 arrests on Chicago's South Side: DHS
Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.
Illinois politicians react to government shutdown: 'Appalling'
The government has shut down and Illinois Democrats blame Republicans and warn of serious impacts on families, health care.
IL lawmakers talk impending government shutdown | The Chicago Report
Paris spoke to U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) about what's causing the impasse leading to the impending government shutdown.



















