Trump calls on Supreme Court to clear path for federal government downsizing plans
The Trump administration argues in a new filing that federal judges had overstepped their authority by blocking their plan to shrink the government.
The Trump administration argues in a new filing that federal judges had overstepped their authority by blocking their plan to shrink the government.
Paris on Politics: Democrats' male problem?
David French is a prominent New York Times conservative columnist who has been documenting the split in the Evangelical church between conservative support of Trump and MAGA and traditional Christian values of loving thy neighbor.
David French is a prominent New York Times conservative columnist who has been documenting the split in the Evangelical church between conservative support of Trump and MAGA and traditional Christian values of loving thy neighbor.
Trump administration expects trade talks with China soon
President Trump said he plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%. Markets are also reacting to the U.S. and China accusing one another of violating a 90-day trade.
President Trump said he plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%. Markets are also reacting to the U.S. and China accusing one another of violating a 90-day trade.
Cardinal Cupich meets Chicago students who recreated papal conclave
Cardinal Blase Cupich visited the Chicago school that became a viral sensation for holding a mini conclave while the real thing was going on in Rome.
Cardinal Blase Cupich visited the Chicago school that became a viral sensation for holding a mini conclave while the real thing was going on in Rome.
Senate takes up Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' what they're saying
The US Senate is finally looking at President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill.
The US Senate is finally looking at President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill.
Cardinal Cupich meets Chicago students who recreated papal conclave
Cardinal Blase Cupich visited the Chicago school that became a viral sensation for holding a mini conclave while the real thing was going on in Rome.
Cardinal Blase Cupich visited the Chicago school that became a viral sensation for holding a mini conclave while the real thing was going on in Rome.
Can Trump fix the national debt? GOP senators, investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
The president is touting his massive tax breaks bill to repair the U.S. debt, but some are expressing concerns if his legislation can actually trim the nation's deficit.
The president is touting his massive tax breaks bill to repair the U.S. debt, but some are expressing concerns if his legislation can actually trim the nation's deficit.
Illinois lawmakers pass budget
The $55B budget now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
The $55B budget now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
Illinois lawmakers pass $55B budget with new taxes, no transit or Bears stadium funding
State lawmakers passed the budget for the next fiscal year, meeting their midnight deadline.
State lawmakers passed the budget for the next fiscal year, meeting their midnight deadline.
Hours left before Illinois budget deadline
It's down to the wire in Springfield as lawmakers face a midnight deadline to pass a new state budget.
It's down to the wire in Springfield as lawmakers face a midnight deadline to pass a new state budget.
VIDEO: ICE raid at alleged underground nightclub in Los Angeles; More than 30 arrested
Agents with homeland security and ICE raided an alleged underground nightclub in Los Angeles.
Agents with homeland security and ICE raided an alleged underground nightclub in Los Angeles.
Larry Hoover's family, supporters lobby for release in Springfield
Larry Hoover's family and supporters visited the state capital on Saturday to ask Governor Pritzker for the Chicago gang leader's release.
Larry Hoover's family and supporters visited the state capital on Saturday to ask Governor Pritzker for the Chicago gang leader's release.
What to know about onetime Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover, whose federal sentence Trump commuted
A commutation of Larry Hoover's sentence by President Trump has raised questions about when the onetime gang leader will be freed.
A commutation of Larry Hoover's sentence by President Trump has raised questions about when the onetime gang leader will be freed.
Prosecutors calling for 12.5 years of prison, $1.5M fine for Mike Madigan
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12½-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in his corruption case.
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12½-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in his corruption case.
Chicago's Pope Leo celebration sold out quickly — drawing second market frenzy
Tickets for the Chicago Archdiocese’s celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field on June 14 sold out quickly Friday, sparking a surge in resales on the secondary market.
Tickets for the Chicago Archdiocese’s celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field on June 14 sold out quickly Friday, sparking a surge in resales on the secondary market.
Supreme Court lets Trump end Biden-era protections for 500,000 immigrants
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump to end a Biden-era program giving protections to half a million immigrants.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump to end a Biden-era program giving protections to half a million immigrants.
Trump answers whether he would pardon Diddy
Trump and Diddy have crossed paths over the years at many prestigious, high-profile events like the 1997 US Open with wife, Melania, and partner, Kim Porter.
Trump and Diddy have crossed paths over the years at many prestigious, high-profile events like the 1997 US Open with wife, Melania, and partner, Kim Porter.
Elon Musk’s black eye has innocuous explanation, despite drug use reports
Elon Musk appeared alongside President Donald Trump at the White House Friday with a black eye.
Elon Musk appeared alongside President Donald Trump at the White House Friday with a black eye.
Senate joins House in probe of Biden?s final months in office
The Senate is joining the House Oversight Committee, launching a probe into the last months of the Biden presidency.
The Senate is joining the House Oversight Committee, launching a probe into the last months of the Biden presidency.
Top 5 reactions to someone bringing Malort to Vatican City | ChicagoNOW
Someone on Reddit decided to bring Malort to Vatican City. And the reactions did not disappoint.
Someone on Reddit decided to bring Malort to Vatican City. And the reactions did not disappoint.