Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act into law
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act signed into legislation, taking effect in 2026
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs law expanding record sealing — what it means for Illinoisans | ChicagoLIVE
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
The last time the Insurrection Act was used
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
Minnesota tensions rise as Dems hold 'shadow hearing' and Trump floats troops
Democrats warn of a “deadly assault” on Minnesota as ICE protests intensify, the White House defends enforcement actions, and President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
Democrats warn of a “deadly assault” on Minnesota as ICE protests intensify, the White House defends enforcement actions, and President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
Trump presented with Nobel Peace Prize, but it's still not his, officials say
Venezuelan's opposition leader gave President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize Thursday, but the prize is still not his, according to the Nobel Institute.
Venezuelan's opposition leader gave President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize Thursday, but the prize is still not his, according to the Nobel Institute.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act | The Chicago Report
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Race for Illinois Senate seat | The Chicago Report
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Trump backs off on Iran threats amid clashes | The Chicago Report
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
VIDEO: Construction workers jump across roofs mid-ICE raid in Los Angeles County
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump’s threat to invoke it in Minnesota is rare
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
Minneapolis ICE shootings: Trump threatens to institute Insurrection Act
President Donald Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after the latest ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. This would allow him to deploy troops to Minnesota.
President Donald Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after the latest ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. This would allow him to deploy troops to Minnesota.
Kamala Harris to deliver keynote address at Chicago event honoring MLK's legacy
Chicago will mark Dr. King's legacy with former VP Kamala Harris delivering the keynote address at the annual MLK Interfaith Breakfast.
Chicago will mark Dr. King's legacy with former VP Kamala Harris delivering the keynote address at the annual MLK Interfaith Breakfast.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, expert weighs in
From Iran’s airspace shutdown and travel warnings in the Middle East to Denmark boosting military defenses in Greenland and President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, global and domestic tensions are escalating fast.
From Iran’s airspace shutdown and travel warnings in the Middle East to Denmark boosting military defenses in Greenland and President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, global and domestic tensions are escalating fast.
Trump signals possible pullback on Iran intervention as regime claims executions are halted
President Trump says Iran has agreed to stop executing protesters, but mixed signals from Tehran and pressure from U.S. hawks leave the prospect of military action uncertain.
President Trump says Iran has agreed to stop executing protesters, but mixed signals from Tehran and pressure from U.S. hawks leave the prospect of military action uncertain.