Dick Durbin defends shutdown vote
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Alderman pushes back on Johnson's budget
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
Illinois state senator blasts Pritzker’s immigration and healthcare policies | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.
House prepares vote next week on Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
Chicago alders urge Mayor Johnson to slow down on $16.7B budget push
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Chicago mayor fast-tracks budget vote as alders urge slow down
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Trump admin exploring idea of 'portable mortgages,' but what are they?
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
Trump administration announces trade deal which could lower prices of bananas, coffee
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
Why a U.S. aircraft carrier is heading to Venezuela and what could happen next
A foreign policy expert breaks down why the U.S. launched recent strikes near Venezuela, how Caracas is responding, and whether tensions could escalate into a wider conflict or be resolved through diplomacy.
A foreign policy expert breaks down why the U.S. launched recent strikes near Venezuela, how Caracas is responding, and whether tensions could escalate into a wider conflict or be resolved through diplomacy.
What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
Chicago alderman says he has ‘no regrets’ after Pritzker clash, eyes congressional bid | ChicagoLIVE
Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.
Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.
Congress pushes to make Justice Department release Epstein files despite tough odds
Congress is pushing forward on a vote that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But, the measure still faces an uphill battle.
Congress is pushing forward on a vote that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But, the measure still faces an uphill battle.
Trump pushes tariffs as tool to lower food prices ahead of next year's midterms
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Sneaker fans gear up for Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago drop at Succezz boutique
With the iconic Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago returning for the first time since 2016, Succezz co-owners Lavell Sykes and Bobby Simmons share why the release matters, how to cop a pair, and what it means to the city.
With the iconic Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago returning for the first time since 2016, Succezz co-owners Lavell Sykes and Bobby Simmons share why the release matters, how to cop a pair, and what it means to the city.
Chicago leads nation in violent crime drop, city says progress began before feds arrived
A new Axios report shows Chicago leading the country with a 22% drop in violent crime and a 33% decline in homicides this year—progress city officials say began well before federal agents arrived.
A new Axios report shows Chicago leading the country with a 22% drop in violent crime and a 33% decline in homicides this year—progress city officials say began well before federal agents arrived.
White House reacts to new Jeffrey Epstein emails
House Democrats on Wednesday released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.
House Democrats on Wednesday released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.
Trump signs bill to reopen government, 2 House Republicans vote 'no'
The government is officially back open after President Trump late Wednesday night signed a temporary funding bill.
The government is officially back open after President Trump late Wednesday night signed a temporary funding bill.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s worried about how President Donald Trump might respond to the growing controversy over documents tying him to Jeffrey Epstein.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s worried about how President Donald Trump might respond to the growing controversy over documents tying him to Jeffrey Epstein.
Business groups push back on Chicago mayor's budget | The Chicago Report
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.