Judge orders Trump administration to stop California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Fed decision on interest rates arrives as Trump pushes for deeper cuts
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
President Obama surprises Chicago elementary school students
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Chicago alderman revives curfew plan with longer police notice window
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Illinois' Sen. Dick Durbin wants more online protections for kids
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
Federal government issues safety directive to CTA
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
President Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
President Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations
Gov. Pritzker signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near sensitive locations.
Gov. Pritzker signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near sensitive locations.
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
Trump's new national security strategy alarms European allies amid Ukraine war
President Trump’s diplomacy-focused national security strategy—calling Europe “in civilizational decline” and restoring the Monroe Doctrine—is stirring concern among European leaders and complicating efforts to end the war in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pushes for continued support.
President Trump’s diplomacy-focused national security strategy—calling Europe “in civilizational decline” and restoring the Monroe Doctrine—is stirring concern among European leaders and complicating efforts to end the war in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pushes for continued support.
New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.
Mayor Brandon Johnson narrows corporate head tax plan to fund 2026 budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson is sticking with a revised head tax to close Chicago’s $1.1 billion budget gap.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is sticking with a revised head tax to close Chicago’s $1.1 billion budget gap.
Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches revised corporate head tax for new budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a defense of his 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday amid opposition from several City Council members.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a defense of his 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday amid opposition from several City Council members.
Trump defends tariffs, touts economy ahead of Pennsylvania visit
President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.
President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.
Chicago mayor, alders clash on taxes in budget debate | The Chicago Report
Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson have still not reached a deal on how to pass a 2026 budget plan as they continue to clash over the mayor's proposed corporate head tax to close a $1.1B deficit. They have until the end of the month to pass a budget.
Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson have still not reached a deal on how to pass a 2026 budget plan as they continue to clash over the mayor's proposed corporate head tax to close a $1.1B deficit. They have until the end of the month to pass a budget.
What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
Chicago alders, Mayor Johnson still far apart on 2026 budget deal
The Chicago City Council needs to pass a 2026 budget by the end of the month, but disputes over taxes remain.
The Chicago City Council needs to pass a 2026 budget by the end of the month, but disputes over taxes remain.
Evanston mayor demands details on Northwestern’s deal with Trump admin
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wrote a letter to the Trump administration expressing his concerns about the settlement reached with Northwestern University over Antisemitism claims.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wrote a letter to the Trump administration expressing his concerns about the settlement reached with Northwestern University over Antisemitism claims.
Lawmakers push Pentagon to release video of second U.S. strike on suspected drug boat
Members of Congress are pressuring the Pentagon to make public footage of another U.S. military operation targeting a suspected narcotics vessel in the Caribbean.
Members of Congress are pressuring the Pentagon to make public footage of another U.S. military operation targeting a suspected narcotics vessel in the Caribbean.