Investors, lawmakers react to Trump's latest tariffs
Wall Street took another hit as investors and lawmakers continue to react to President Trump's latest round of tariffs.
Illinois lawmaker says death threats tied to homeschool bill misinformation
Death threats. Misinformation. A homeschool bill in Illinois is turning into a political firestorm.
Paris on Politics: Homeschooling in Illinois debate
Dueling takes on Trump Tariffs. Plus the debate over homeschooling in Illinois.
Fallout over Illinois' Homeschooling Act continues
The debate over homeschooling in Illinois is getting personal. A lawmaker backing new regulations says she’s getting death threats.
Trump's global trade war escalates as markets tank
More world leaders are slapping the US with new tariffs.
How Trump's tariffs could impact grocery, beer prices
The Trump Administration's sweeping new tariffs has many consumers and businesses wondering what impact it will have on popular, every day grocery items.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Trump responds to markets tanking after his tariff announcement
President Donald Trump spoke to the media on Thursday as the stock market dropped significantly following his tariff announcement the day before.
Illinois state lawmaker aims to simplify college admissions process
An Illinois state lawmaker is working to simplify the college admissions process.
Bill to absorb Illinois communities advances to Indiana Senate floor
A bill to absorb Illinois communities has advanced to the Indiana state floor.
Stock Market suffers worst day since June 2020 – Jonathan Hoenig discusses the fallout
The Stock Exchange had its worst day since June 2020 on Thursday. Joining us to talk about the impact of the numbers is Jonathan Hoenig with the Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund.
Illinois 'Homeschool Act' has parents, schools concerned
Debate is heating up over a proposal in Springfield that would target parents who homeschool their children.
Illinois homeschool bill sparks controversy, parents rally in protest
Debate is heating up over a proposal in Springfield that would target parents who homeschool their children.
Ex-Biden aide says former president was 'fatigued, befuddled, and disengaged' prior to June debate
Author Chris Whipple wrote that Ron Klain recounted President Biden being "exhausted" and "out of it" during prep.
Illinois lawmakers criticize Trump’s tariffs, say he’s ‘enamored’ with them despite economic risks
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s newly-announced "reciprocal" tariffs, warning they could drive up prices for American families.
Illinois lawmakers criticize Trump’s tariffs, say he’s ‘enamored’ with them despite economic risks
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s newly-announced "reciprocal" tariffs, warning they could drive up prices for American families.
How did Cory Booker speak for 25 hours without even a bathroom break?
The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
Pritzker says suburban Chicago election results were rejection of Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday linked Republican losses in Chicago's suburbs to President Donald Trump.
Trump announces 'reciprocal' tariffs on Liberation Day
President Donald Trump announced the new round of tariffs on Wednesday – a day he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Rally against Trump, Musk to be held in Chicago area on Saturday
Protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected to take place this weekend around the U.S., including in Chicago.