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.
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.
Pritzker meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Pritzker meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss immigration and Illinois ties
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
You Don't Know Chi: Lori Lightfoot
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
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
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
House approves Epstein bill to release files | The Chicago Report
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
Federal agents focus immigration crackdown on Louisiana, North Carolina
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
House bill to release Epstein files passes 427-1
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.
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.
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
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.
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.
Cook County man found guilty of battery for throwing drink at Kim Foxx, records show
A man was found guilty of aggravated battery for throwing a drink at former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx last year.
A man was found guilty of aggravated battery for throwing a drink at former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx last year.
Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
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.
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.
Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
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.
“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.



















