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.
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
Why a City Council committee rejected Brandon Johnson's first budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.7 billion budget plan was voted down by the City Council's Finance Committee, raising questions about alternative revenue sources and the city's approach to persistent crime issues.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.7 billion budget plan was voted down by the City Council's Finance Committee, raising questions about alternative revenue sources and the city's approach to persistent crime issues.
Cook County man found guilty of battery for throwing drink at Kim Foxx, records show
A man was found guilty of aggravated battery for throwing a drink at former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx last year.
A man was found guilty of aggravated battery for throwing a drink at former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx last year.
Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
Person tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall, mayor says
“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.
“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.
Investigation underway after attempted arson outside Chicago City Hall
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
Chicago mayor reacts to National Guard troops leaving Illinois after Trump deployment
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home.
U.S. boosts pressure on Venezuela as Trump weighs talks with Maduro
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
Illinois lawmaker calls out Pritzker over violent Broadview ICE protests
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
Trump suddenly backs release of Epstein files ahead of major House vote
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
Trump reverses course, calls on House Republicans to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, now urging House Republicans to back efforts to make the documents public.
President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, now urging House Republicans to back efforts to make the documents public.