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The White House is keeping details close, but President Trump is expected to reflect on his first year in office and outline plans on the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy.

Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.

Another day closer to a city government shutdown and still no budget in sight. City Council members are wheeling and dealing once again today, but will it finally yield an agreement? 

State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.

Beat Kitchen owner Robert Gomez is suing the city, alleging his Riverwalk license was not renewed due to racial discrimination, despite being the most qualified applicant under city rules.

Beat Kitchen owner Robert Gomez is suing the city, alleging his Riverwalk license was not renewed due to racial discrimination, despite being the most qualified applicant under city rules.

The trial is underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of obstructing immigration agents who were trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant. This case is a big political issue because the Trump administration is cracking down on immigration across the country.

Governor JB Pritzker announced a $2 million Home Illinois investment to expand permanent housing support in Central Illinois, saying the state will keep pushing for long-term solutions to make homelessness a rare occurrence.

Chicago alders held a press conference on Monday afternoon, giving an update on their budget proposal.

The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.

Two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter were killed in an ISIS attack near Palmyra, Syria, prompting President Donald Trump and the Pentagon to promise swift retaliation as the investigation continues.

Back here in the city, Chicago is about two and a half weeks away from a budget deadline. If the mayor and city council do not reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. There are still a lot of questions about how that would affect city services. Bret Buganski breaks down where talks stand and what the next pressure point is.

Exactly one week before the deadline for the Justice Department to release all its files on Jeffrey Epstein, House Democrats unveil new photos from his estate.