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.
Investigation underway after attempted arson outside Chicago City Hall
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
Chicago mayor reacts to National Guard troops leaving Illinois after Trump deployment
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home.
U.S. boosts pressure on Venezuela as Trump weighs talks with Maduro
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
Illinois lawmaker calls out Pritzker over violent Broadview ICE protests
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
Trump suddenly backs release of Epstein files ahead of major House vote
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
Trump reverses course, calls on House Republicans to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, now urging House Republicans to back efforts to make the documents public.
President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, now urging House Republicans to back efforts to make the documents public.
Marjorie Taylor Greene reports threats, fake pizza deliveries after Trump breaks ties
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reports hoax deliveries and a pipe bomb threat after President Donald Trump labeled her a traitor.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reports hoax deliveries and a pipe bomb threat after President Donald Trump labeled her a traitor.
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Trump election interference case: Prosecutor appoints self
Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Director Peter Skandalakis appointed himself to lead the Trump election interference case after no other prosecutor accepted the role before a court deadline.
Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Director Peter Skandalakis appointed himself to lead the Trump election interference case after no other prosecutor accepted the role before a court deadline.
Dick Durbin defends shutdown vote
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Alderman pushes back on Johnson's budget
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
Illinois state senator blasts Pritzker’s immigration and healthcare policies | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.
House prepares vote next week on Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
Chicago alders urge Mayor Johnson to slow down on $16.7B budget push
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Chicago mayor fast-tracks budget vote as alders urge slow down
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Trump admin exploring idea of 'portable mortgages,' but what are they?
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
Trump administration announces trade deal which could lower prices of bananas, coffee
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
Why a U.S. aircraft carrier is heading to Venezuela and what could happen next
A foreign policy expert breaks down why the U.S. launched recent strikes near Venezuela, how Caracas is responding, and whether tensions could escalate into a wider conflict or be resolved through diplomacy.
A foreign policy expert breaks down why the U.S. launched recent strikes near Venezuela, how Caracas is responding, and whether tensions could escalate into a wider conflict or be resolved through diplomacy.