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.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
More than 5,000 youth summer jobs at risk under proposed budget cuts
Community members are voicing concern at City Hall as a proposed budget move threatens thousands of youth summer job opportunities.
Community members are voicing concern at City Hall as a proposed budget move threatens thousands of youth summer job opportunities.
2025 Kennedy Center honorees: Trump hosts 48th annual ceremony
President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.
President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Duckworth calls second strike on alleged drug boat ‘essentially murder’
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
Budget battle ongoing between Chicago mayor, aldermen
The budget battle between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago aldermen continues to heat up.
The budget battle between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago aldermen continues to heat up.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR lawsuit
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan appeared in federal court today. He testified at a trial related to a lawsuit he filed against NASCAR.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan appeared in federal court today. He testified at a trial related to a lawsuit he filed against NASCAR.
Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
Trump focuses on the economy as concerns over affordability grow
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
New Dream Act proposal could expand legal options for young immigrants in Illinois
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.