Chicago City Council OKs 2026 budget, reject head tax
The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.
Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
Epstein files released by Justice Department: What's in them
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Rep. Mike Quigley on Epstein files and the future of Obamacare | ChicagoLIVE
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss two major national issues: the status of the Epstein files and concerns surrounding the future of Obamacare.
Bears evaluating Northwest Indiana for stadium | The Chicago Report
Indiana lawmakers might be ready to roll out the red carpet today after Bears CEO Kevin Warren announced to fans -- they are looking at the northwest portion of the Hoosier state for a possible new stadium. This as talks on tax help for their Arlington Heights proposal stall. Are the Bears serious or just trying to gain leverage?
Trump reclassifies marijuana, marking first major federal shift in decades
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana, marking the first major federal shift in how cannabis is treated in decades. The order moves marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance.
House passes GOP health care bill without ACA extension | The Chicago Report
The future of Obamacare subsidies. Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider gives us the lowdown.
New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline
The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.
Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
House Republicans pass health care package as deadline nears
A former White House economic adviser breaks down the House GOP’s newly passed health care plan, what it means for Affordable Care Act subsidies and premiums, and the political fight ahead as lawmakers race toward a year-end deadline.
President Trump defends economy, blames predecessor in national address
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo weighs in on President Trump’s prime-time address, examining its tone, timing and what the president hoped to accomplish as economic concerns and unemployment rise.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Northwestern professor creates new game | The Chicago Report
A psychology professor at Northwestern University set out to make holiday interactions with family a lot more palatable and maybe even more fun by inventing a new game called "Point Taken."
Bally's warning: Video gambling costs | The Chicago Report
Hear part of the plans to legalize video gambling in most Chicago bars and restaurants that could help some Chicago businesses but hurt others.
Bears expand search for new stadium site | The Chicago Report
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they are expanding their search for a new stadium site, even if it's outside of Illinois.
Debate intensifies as budget committee weighs alternative spending plan
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Chicago City Council considers alternative budget proposal
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Trump has partisan plaques added under photos in Presidential Walk of Fame
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden and paint Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
Deadline rapidy approaching to finalize 2026 Chicago budget
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.
Chicago vote-by-mail applications open for 2026 primary election
Chicagoans can now apply to vote by mail for the March 17, 2026 primary election.