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.
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.