Chicago mayor calls CTA attack that left woman burned an ‘isolated incident’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an attack on a CTA Blue Line an “isolated incident."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an attack on a CTA Blue Line an “isolated incident."
FULL REMARKS: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts system failures after CTA arson attack
During a budget update, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed outrage over the Blue Line arson attack that left a woman fighting for her life. Calling it a failure of both the criminal justice and mental health systems, Johnson said the suspect had a long history of felony charges and clear signs of severe mental illness.
During a budget update, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed outrage over the Blue Line arson attack that left a woman fighting for her life. Calling it a failure of both the criminal justice and mental health systems, Johnson said the suspect had a long history of felony charges and clear signs of severe mental illness.
U.S. boosts military presence in Caribbean amid growing tensions with Venezuela
What to know about Operation Southern Spear, rising U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, and escalating tensions involving Venezuela and drug cartel operations.
What to know about Operation Southern Spear, rising U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, and escalating tensions involving Venezuela and drug cartel operations.
Trump threatens Slotkin, other members of Congress with jail time over video to military
Responding to a video posted on social media by members of Congress, including U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, President Donald Trump labeled the recording “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR" that's “punishable by DEATH!"
Responding to a video posted on social media by members of Congress, including U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, President Donald Trump labeled the recording “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR" that's “punishable by DEATH!"
Chicago outlines long-term vision to reshape downtown with more housing, nightlife and transit upgrades
A new Central Area Framework Plan presented at City Council lays out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 20-year roadmap for boosting housing, revitalizing nightlife and filling vacant downtown spaces as the Chicago Plan Commission prepares to vote on it.
A new Central Area Framework Plan presented at City Council lays out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 20-year roadmap for boosting housing, revitalizing nightlife and filling vacant downtown spaces as the Chicago Plan Commission prepares to vote on it.
Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
What's next after Trump signs bill ordering release of Epstein files
A new bipartisan law forces the Justice Department to disclose most of its Jeffrey Epstein records, setting up a tense 30-day countdown amid political scrutiny and debates over potential redactions.
A new bipartisan law forces the Justice Department to disclose most of its Jeffrey Epstein records, setting up a tense 30-day countdown amid political scrutiny and debates over potential redactions.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing Wednesday that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing Wednesday that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.
Pritzker meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican | 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.
Pritzker meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss immigration and Illinois ties
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
You Don't Know Chi: Lori Lightfoot
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Gov. Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV during visit to Vatican
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
'Sick pervert': Trump expected to sign Epstein files bill as DOJ faces release deadline
Both chambers of Congress have overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, setting up a high-stakes disclosure once President Donald Trump signs it into law.
Both chambers of Congress have overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, setting up a high-stakes disclosure once President Donald Trump signs it into law.
Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV during visit to Vatican
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
House approves Epstein bill to release files | The Chicago Report
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
Federal agents focus immigration crackdown on Louisiana, North Carolina
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
House bill to release Epstein files passes 427-1
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.
Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.