Chicago cathedral holds special mass for Pope Francis
A special mass service was held in Chicago in honor of the late Pope Francis just two days after the pontiff died at the age of 88.
A special mass service was held in Chicago in honor of the late Pope Francis just two days after the pontiff died at the age of 88.
Bears to the suburbs? Chicago mayor speaks out as Arlington Heights becomes focus for new stadium
Arlington Heights will retain a consulting firm to vet any economic impact studies by the Chicago Bears on a potential new stadium.
Arlington Heights will retain a consulting firm to vet any economic impact studies by the Chicago Bears on a potential new stadium.
Trump says he won’t fire Fed chair, days after hinting otherwise and triggering market dip
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved
Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.
Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.
Cardinal Blase Cupich to participate in conclave to select next pope
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago will help elect the next pope, marking his first time participating in a papal conclave.
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago will help elect the next pope, marking his first time participating in a papal conclave.
What role Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich will have in selecting the next pope
Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich is going help elect the next pope as part of the Catholic conclave.
Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich is going help elect the next pope as part of the Catholic conclave.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to tackle city's $1.1B budget deficit
Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting an early start on the 2026 budget process by creating a group to tackle the city's projected $1.1 billion deficit.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting an early start on the 2026 budget process by creating a group to tackle the city's projected $1.1 billion deficit.
Search for new Secretary of Defense ‘fake news:’ White House
The White House is reportedly looking to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to NPR.
The White House is reportedly looking to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to NPR.
Brandon Johnson creates fiscal working group to tackle Chicago's budget deficit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched a citywide initiative Monday aimed at addressing Chicago's structural budget challenges through collaboration and fiscal reform.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched a citywide initiative Monday aimed at addressing Chicago's structural budget challenges through collaboration and fiscal reform.
US senator defends controversial meeting with wrongfully deported man amid GOP backlash
One U.S. senator is speaking out about his controversial meeting with a man who the Justice Department admits was wrongly deported to El Salvador. It comes as he faces mounting criticism from Republicans.
One U.S. senator is speaking out about his controversial meeting with a man who the Justice Department admits was wrongly deported to El Salvador. It comes as he faces mounting criticism from Republicans.
White House shares photo of Vince Vaughn, Donald Trump in Oval Office
President Donald Trump and Vince Vaughn teamed up for a lighthearted spoof of the Hollywood actor’s iconic 2005 film "Wedding Crashers."
President Donald Trump and Vince Vaughn teamed up for a lighthearted spoof of the Hollywood actor’s iconic 2005 film "Wedding Crashers."
Protesters rally against President Trump's policies in downtown Chicago
Another large protest was held in Daley Plaza on Saturday against the policies of President Donald Trump.
Another large protest was held in Daley Plaza on Saturday against the policies of President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court blocks Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act, for now
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Johnson jabs at Trump during DC mayors conference
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a conference of Black mayors in Washington D.C., taking on President Trump who's threatened to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities like Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a conference of Black mayors in Washington D.C., taking on President Trump who's threatened to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities like Chicago.
Press rushed out of Oval Office during Dr. Oz swearing in ceremony at White House
The press were rushed out of the Oval Office on Friday afternoon during Dr. Mehmet Oz's swearing-in ceremony because a child fainted.
The press were rushed out of the Oval Office on Friday afternoon during Dr. Mehmet Oz's swearing-in ceremony because a child fainted.
Mayor Brandon Johnson touts Chicago's progress at DC conference
Mayor Brandon Johnson is in the nation's capitol, touting what he calls his successful stewardship of Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is in the nation's capitol, touting what he calls his successful stewardship of Chicago.
Lawsuit accuses Tesla of inflating odometers to avoid warranty payments
The man suing Tesla says at one point, Tesla was recording over 72 miles a day on his car – for several of those days, his car was at a Tesla repair center.
The man suing Tesla says at one point, Tesla was recording over 72 miles a day on his car – for several of those days, his car was at a Tesla repair center.
Trump stands firm on tariffs despite appeal from Italian Premier Meloni
President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.
President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.
Violence down 41% in Chicago hotspots thanks to peacekeepers, study says
A new study by Northwestern University says paid civilian peacekeepers and violence interrupters are having an impact on reducing crime in Chicago.
A new study by Northwestern University says paid civilian peacekeepers and violence interrupters are having an impact on reducing crime in Chicago.
Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system: report
Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.
Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.