Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Federal workers’ union pressures Dems to back GOP plan as govt shutdown drags on
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
Mayor Johnson attends roundtable in Baltimore, addresses Chicago's crime reduction
Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at a roundtable to discuss Chicago's approach to reducing crime without the intervention of the National Guard.
Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at a roundtable to discuss Chicago's approach to reducing crime without the intervention of the National Guard.
How Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to close a $1B budget deficit in 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his proposal on how to close a projected nearly $1.2 billion budget deficit in 2026.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his proposal on how to close a projected nearly $1.2 billion budget deficit in 2026.
Trump meets with new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. What we know
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
Pritzker files for re-election, criticizes Trump amid govt shutdown
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
MedGlobal honors Sen. Durbin with lifetime achievement award
Senator Dick Durbin was recognized with a lifetime achievement award this weekend.
Senator Dick Durbin was recognized with a lifetime achievement award this weekend.
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Musk pleads with Tesla investors to approve his massive $1T pay package deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking shareholders to support his proposed $1 trillion compensation package that could give him up to 12% of the company's stock.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking shareholders to support his proposed $1 trillion compensation package that could give him up to 12% of the company's stock.
ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
Chicago Democrats hold ‘shadow’ hearing on Trump’s immigration crackdown
Democratic lawmakers held a “shadow” hearing in Chicago to spotlight emotional testimony from residents who say federal immigration tactics under the Trump administration have torn families apart and fueled fear in local communities.
Democratic lawmakers held a “shadow” hearing in Chicago to spotlight emotional testimony from residents who say federal immigration tactics under the Trump administration have torn families apart and fueled fear in local communities.
Donald Trump sued over East Wing demolition: What to know
Trump is facing a lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition, as critics say his ballroom plan breaks preservation laws and is being conducted without approvals.
Trump is facing a lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition, as critics say his ballroom plan breaks preservation laws and is being conducted without approvals.
PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Several states and one tribe still await decisions on their requests.
Several states and one tribe still await decisions on their requests.
Pritzker signs executive order on deployment of troops in Illinois
Governor Pritzker is taking new action to stop what he calls illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
Governor Pritzker is taking new action to stop what he calls illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
Pritzker launches Illinois Accountability Commission to prob federal immigration actions
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Pritzker launches Illinois Accountability Commission to probe federal immigration actions
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Trump tightens sanctions on Russia as hopes for ceasefire with Putin collapse
After a proposed Trump-Putin summit falls apart, the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine — but Moscow remains defiant.
After a proposed Trump-Putin summit falls apart, the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine — but Moscow remains defiant.
Former Mayor Lightfoot announces project to ‘unmask’ federal immigration agents
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she and other attorneys are creating a nonprofit called "The ICE Accountability Project."
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she and other attorneys are creating a nonprofit called "The ICE Accountability Project."