Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
Democrats consider Illinois as early primary state in 2028 election calendar
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
New SNAP work requirements kick in for more states Feb. 1: What to know
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
The government is shut down again. Here's why this one is different
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
DOJ releases 3 million pages of Epstein files
The Department of Justice has released what it says are 3 million pages of Epstein files with some disturbing allegations.
The Department of Justice has released what it says are 3 million pages of Epstein files with some disturbing allegations.
Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Chicago early voting opens soon as voters choose Durbin’s successor
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day | The Chicago Report
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Woodstock readies for Groundhog Day celebration | The Chicago Report
Groundhog Day is Monday and the quiet northwestern suburb of Woodstock is getting ready for its annual celebration.
Groundhog Day is Monday and the quiet northwestern suburb of Woodstock is getting ready for its annual celebration.
Report: Utility bills are outpacing inflation and grocery prices
A new report says your utility bills have become the fastest driver of inflation, according to Powerlines.
A new report says your utility bills have become the fastest driver of inflation, according to Powerlines.
Study: Partisan divide on foreign policy widens | The Chicago Report
Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, China foreign policy is at the center of President Trump's agenda these days. But how do average Americans feel about all of these issues? The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has a revealing new survey showing the public's attitudes and how Republican and Democratic voters split.
Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, China foreign policy is at the center of President Trump's agenda these days. But how do average Americans feel about all of these issues? The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has a revealing new survey showing the public's attitudes and how Republican and Democratic voters split.
Federal school voucher debate | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Wisconsin lawmakers push to reintroduce African American history in K-12 schools | ChicagoLIVE
Wisconsin Sen. Dora Drake push for renewed legislation focused on African American history education.
Wisconsin Sen. Dora Drake push for renewed legislation focused on African American history education.
Government shutdown looms as Senate blocks major spending package
The government will partially shut down again if a spending bill isn’t passed by 11:59 p.m. Friday.
The government will partially shut down again if a spending bill isn’t passed by 11:59 p.m. Friday.