Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing Wednesday that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.

You Don't Know Chi: Lori Lightfoot
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Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.

Gov. Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV during visit to Vatican
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Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.

Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
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Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.

'Sick pervert': Trump expected to sign Epstein files bill as DOJ faces release deadline
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Both chambers of Congress have overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, setting up a high-stakes disclosure once President Donald Trump signs it into law.

Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV during visit to Vatican

Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.

Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
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Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.

Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued

President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.

Why a City Council committee rejected Brandon Johnson's first budget proposal
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.7 billion budget plan was voted down by the City Council's Finance Committee, raising questions about alternative revenue sources and the city's approach to persistent crime issues.

Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
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President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
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Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.

Person tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall, mayor says

“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.