Hundreds form human chain outside Kennedy Center to protest demolition threats

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.

Gov. Pritzker urges Congress to regulate AI
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Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for action on artificial intelligence and he's not shy about calling out President Trump's stance on the issue. 

Chester Weger family seeks posthumous pardon in Starved Rock murder case
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Chester Weger’s family is asking Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to clear his name after he spent about 60 years in prison for a 1960s Starved Rock State Park murder.

Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why

Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.

Chicago renter protection plan advances after changes: Here's what's included
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter protection plan just cleared its first test, but it's been scaled back. Here's what is included and what happens next.

Chicago celebrates new affordable housing project on West Side
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating a new affordable housing development on Chicago’s West Side.

Gov. Pritzker on Midway Blitz 1 year later, Flock camera crackdown | The Chicago Report
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Gov. Pritzker spoke out on the one year mark for Operation Midway Blitz, saying the harm continues one year later. And, the latest on the Flock camera crackdown. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he can work with divided Chicago City Council
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Mayor Brandon Johnson says he can still work with a city council that hasn't always embraced his agenda. The mayor insists disagreement does not mean city government is dysfunctional. 

Operation Midway Blitz: One year later
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Gov. JB Pritzker looks back on the lasting impact of Operation Midway Blitz, from immigration raids and protests to an estimated $1.2 billion economic hit to Cook County businesses.

Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report

The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.

Pritzker addresses impact of Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks about the impact of Operation Midway Blitz and federal immigration enforcement across Chicago and Illinois.

Mayor Johnson embarks on reelection bid, Trump endorses Bailey | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced his bid for reelection. And, President Donald Trump has endorsed Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor race. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Trump to remove tariff on Irish whiskey

President Donald Trump announced that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his trip to Ireland over the weekend.

Trump to consider releasing 9/11 records on involvement of Saudi Arabia in the attack

President Donald Trump said he is considering releasing records that could provide new details about allegations of Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Brandon Johnson enters crowded 2027 Chicago mayoral race
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Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday that he will run for a second term, setting up a crowded Chicago mayoral race and a campaign focused on the city’s economy, affordability and public safety.