Rideshare tax in Chicago now in effect, HHS freezes funding
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The rideshare tax in Chicago is now in effect. And, HHS froze $10 billion in funding to five Democratic states, including Illinois. 

Obama Presidential Center plans to open in 2026: drone video
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The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open this year. FOX Chicago's drone team captured the ongoing construction on Jan. 6, 2026.

House balance tightens after Rep. Doug La Malfa’s death ahead of midterms
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President Donald Trump is meeting with lawmakers as Republicans regroup and Democrats prepare messaging following the death of Rep. Doug La Malfa, which further narrows the GOP’s slim House majority.

Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension

Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.

Illinois crime shifts after SAFE-T Act shows its impact

More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.

Nicolás Maduro appears in U.S. court, pleads not guilty; reaction to capture
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After a dramatic weekend arrest, Nicolás Maduro makes his first U.S. federal court appearance as Washington debates the operation and Venezuela’s political and economic future remains uncertain.

Legal questions surrounding Maduro's capture
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Legal Analyst Karen Conti joins us to discuss the latest developments in the Maduro case.

Deadly anti-government protests in Iran | What it could mean for the US
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Deadly anti-government protests are unfolding in Iran. Robert Pape, a University of Chicago political science professor who specializes in international security affairs, explains what’s happening and how it could impact the United States.

Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.

Maduro appears in New York court after dramatic weekend raid
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Nicolás Maduro faces federal drug and gun charges as U.S. officials brief Congress, global leaders react, and questions grow over the operation that brought him into custody.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Who is Jocelyn Nungaray? Houston girl mentioned during Trump speech on Venezuela strike

President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.

DePaul professor weighs in on Trump’s warning to Iran over treatment of protesters
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President Trump is threatening to get involved if Iran kills peaceful protesters. Joining us to talk about all of this is Tom Mockaitis, a history professor at DePaul.