Businesses brace as Chicago shutdown risks grow ahead of deadline
We're just two-and-a-half weeks away from the budget deadline at city hall. If Mayor Brandon Johnson and council members can't reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. Bret Buganski is live outside city hall.
We're just two-and-a-half weeks away from the budget deadline at city hall. If Mayor Brandon Johnson and council members can't reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. Bret Buganski is live outside city hall.
Indiana Senate rejects Trump's redistricting effort
Indiana shot down President Donald Trump's redistricting plan. Now, the state might lose federal money.
Indiana shot down President Donald Trump's redistricting plan. Now, the state might lose federal money.
Time names ‘Architects of AI’ its 2025 Person of the Year | ChicagoNOW
Time recognizes the profound impact of artificial intelligence on society, highlighting tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang on its 2025 Person of the Year covers.
Time recognizes the profound impact of artificial intelligence on society, highlighting tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang on its 2025 Person of the Year covers.
'Right to die' bill signed into law by Gov. Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek medical aid-in-dying medication, making Illinois the latest state to offer end-of-life options for patients expected to live six months or less.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek medical aid-in-dying medication, making Illinois the latest state to offer end-of-life options for patients expected to live six months or less.
New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more
House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.
House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.
Judge issues temporary order blocking ICE from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Tammy Duckworth slams troop deployment | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
National Guard to stay in Chicago as legal fight over deployment continues
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president does not have that authority.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president does not have that authority.
Indiana Republicans block Trump's redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
National Guard deployment extended
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
Indiana Republicans block Trump's redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Trump admin touts economic outlook for 2026
The White House projects lower inflation and steady jobs ahead while debates over interest rates and healthcare affordability intensify in Washington.
The White House projects lower inflation and steady jobs ahead while debates over interest rates and healthcare affordability intensify in Washington.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' immigration visa program. What we know
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
Senate races to stop looming Obamacare price spikes as deadline nears
With COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire in just weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over dueling plans as both sides scramble for a last-minute deal.
With COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire in just weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over dueling plans as both sides scramble for a last-minute deal.
One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Budget battle continues at City Hall | The Chicago Report
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Mike Madigan asks President Trump for clemency
Former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Trump for clemency.
Former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Trump for clemency.
US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela as tensions mount
President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.