National Guard to stay in Chicago as legal fight over deployment continues

The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president does not have that authority.

New Illinois laws taking effect in 2026 you'll want to know about

As 2026 approaches, several new Illinois laws are slated to take effect on Jan. 1 that could impact your daily life more than you know. 

One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
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Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.

Cook County Assessor calls for property tax relief amid rising burdens | ChicagoLIVE
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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is urging county leaders to deliver meaningful tax relief for homeowners, arguing that residential properties are carrying an outsized share of the burden while commercial buildings continue to benefit from major breaks. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

IL rep escalating tension between Trump, Venezuela | The Chicago Report
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) joined Paris to talk about what he knows about the escalating situation between the Trump administration and Venezuela.

Chicago aldermen, Mayor Johnson split on 2026 budget, Ald. Hopkins pushes for teen curfew | ChicagoLIVE
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Paris Schutz breaks down the widening divide at City Hall as aldermen and the mayor remain fair apart on Chicago’s 2026 budget. He also explains Alderman Brian Hopkin’s continued push for a stricter teen curfew. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations

Gov. Pritzker signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near sensitive locations.

New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.

Chicago budget battle, big media merger deals | The Chicago Report
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Paris talks to experts on the latest Chicago City Council budget negotiations and the possibility of big mergers that could change the future of the entertainment and media industry.

Duckworth calls second strike on alleged drug boat ‘essentially murder’

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."

Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act

Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.