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.

Trump wants a mascot revival—even if it means reviving racism: Telander

Rick Telander, contributing sports columnist for Fox 32 Chicago, sharply critiques Donald Trump's push to reinstate the “Indians" and “Redskins" team names, calling it a step backward on respect and decency.

Trump sets new ceasefire deadline giving Russia less than two weeks to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump says he's "very disappointed" in Russian President Vladimir Putin following massive Russian missile strikes on Ukraine that prompted both Kyiv and Poland to scramble for fighter jets.

Sen. Durbin demands Justice Dept. transparency over Ghislaine Maxwell meeting
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more transparency from the Justice Department over a controversial meeting with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Durbin said the Trump administration is possibly trying to arrange a "corrupt bargain."

New Illinois gun laws restrict storage, enhance tracing illegal guns
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed two new gun laws on Monday to restrict how guns are stored in homes and enhance police tracing of guns used in crimes.

Trump considers tariff rebate check amid trade deadline | ChicagoNOW
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President Donald Trump told reporters this week he is considering issuing a tariff rebate check to Americans. The comments come just one week before the August 1st deadline for other countries to reach trade deals with the U.S. to avoid steep tariffs.

Trump announces trade deal with European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."