VP JD Vance dresses up as his own viral meme for Halloween
Vice President JD Vance leaned into an internet joke at his own expense this Halloween, posting a short video of himself wearing a curly brown wig to mimic a meme that’s followed him for months.
Illinois drivers to pay more in tolls under $1.5B transit rescue plan
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit overhaul funded partly by a 45-cent toll hike.
Durbin meets with Little Village students after peaceful protest
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin showing some recognitions for Little Village students who took part in a peaceful protest.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
Illinois drivers to pay more in tolls under $1.5B transit rescue plan
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit overhaul funded partly by a 45-cent toll hike. Supporters call it a lifeline for CTA, Pace, and Metra, while critics say it shortchanges downstate projects.
Durbin meets with Little Village students after peaceful protest
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is showing some recognition for Chicago students who took part in a peaceful protest.
Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses
Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. JB Pritzker legislation prohibiting federal authorities from making immigration arrests near courthouses, but even one of the measure’s top sponsors questions whether it can survive a court challenge.
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Request denied for immigration operations pause during Halloween in Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker asked the Trump administration to pause federal immigration operations in Chicago this weekend to make sure kids can enjoy Halloween without worry.
Bears offer Chicago $25 million as they push to leave for Arlington Heights
If the Bears exit Chicago, they plan to drop $25 million in the city's lap, as part of a push to smooth their path out of town.
Noem denies request to pause immigration operations for Halloween
Governor Pritzker is asking the Trump Administration to pause federal immigration operations in Chicago this weekend. He wants to make sure kids can enjoy Halloween without worry.
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem reports over 3,000 detained in Operation Midway Blitz
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided an update on Operation Midway Blitz in a press conference on Thursday in Gary, Indiana. Noem also responded to Gov. Pritzker's request to call off the operation on Halloween, saying it would still be in full force on Friday.
Trump signals possible return to U.S. nuclear testing after decades-long pause
Following his meeting with China’s President Xi, President Trump says the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons tests in response to actions by other nations, even as he continues to call for global denuclearization.
'Shameful': Noem responds to Pritzker's request to pause immigration enforcement for Halloween
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.
Gov. Pritzker slams 'worst of the worst' in Trump administration
Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the Trump administration and federal immigration officer's violent presence in Illinois in a press conference on Thursday. He called the administration's actions an "abuse of power."
Gov. Pritzker calls out CBP Commander Greg Bovino: 'I honestly can't even believe I have to make this plea'
Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on federal immigration authorities to cease operations in Illinois for Halloween weekend.
Trump, Xi strike hopeful tone after high-stakes meeting in South Korea
Following their two-hour discussion, President Trump says progress was made toward a new trade deal as both nations agree to ease tariffs and boost cooperation.
Trump cutting tariffs on China after meeting with Xi
The president said he chose to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods under 50% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curtailing fentanyl trafficking.
Border Patrol chief fires back after Chicago mayor calls him 'barbaric' over tear gas clash
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is firing back after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson labeled him "barbaric," saying that kind of anti-police rhetoric is fueling real-world violence against immigration agents.
Supreme Court will soon hear Illinois toy company’s case against Trump-era tariffs
In exactly one week, a suburban toy company will present its fight over tariffs before the U.S. Supreme Court.