Country music legend Jeannie Seely passes away at 85

Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country music icon, passed away at 85 in Nashville after a brief illness.

Trump removes labor statistics head after weak jobs report

President Donald Trump claimed in a post on his social media platform that the figures were manipulated for political reasons.

Trump repositions nuclear submarines after 'inflammatory' Russian comments

President Trump said Friday that he’s repositioned two nuclear submarines following “highly provocative" statements from Russian officials.

Jobs report shocks Wall Street, markets sink as tariffs and unemployment spike
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New job numbers fall far short of expectations, sending the Dow tumbling amid rising unemployment, delayed tariffs, and growing economic and geopolitical tensions.

Pope Leo gets Chicago-style pizza delivery at Vatican City | ChicagoNOW
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It's not every day Chicago-style pizza ends up in Vatican City?hand-delivered to the pope himself. But that's exactly what happened when two people brought Aurelio's Pizza to St. Peter's Square, catching the attention (and thumbs-up) of Pope Leo XIV. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for kids

The president signed an executive order that expands on kids’ participation in sports and physical activity, while promoting good nutrition.

Biden takes aim at Trump as 'existential' threat to Black Americans in Chicago speech

Former President Joe Biden took a number of potshots at President Donald Trump addressing the National Bar Association's100th annual gala at the Hyatt in Chicago on Thursday evening.

CTU slams billion-dollar tax breaks for Illinois' wealthy
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The Chicago Teachers Union is protesting massive tax breaks for Illinois' richest, urging the state to invest in schools, healthcare, and transit instead.

'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says

Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.

Secret Service agent tried to sneak his wife onto Trump's trip to Scotland

A "personnel investigation" is underway for the United States Secret Service after one of their agents tried to bring his wife along on a trip to Scotland with President Donald Trump.

American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money

A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.

TMZ: Trump 'actually considering' pardoning Diddy | ChicagoNOW
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Big headlines are swirling around Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and now, an unexpected name is back in the conversation: Donald Trump. TMZ broke the story that Trump's White House has been in direct contact with Diddy's legal team about a possible pardon. TMZ Executive Producer Michael Babcock explains more about the situation.

Ghislaine Maxwell willing to answer more questions if she gets immunity

Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.

Trump says he cut ties after Epstein stole Mar-a-Lago staff
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President Trump claims he ended his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein allegedly poached Mar-a-Lago workers?including Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide earlier this year.