Cook County sheriff talks about electronic monitoring | The Chicago Report
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks about the county's troubled electronic monitoring program.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks about the county's troubled electronic monitoring program.
Venezuela boat strikes and Hegseth controversy | The Chicago Report
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Northwestern University's deal with Trump admin over funding divides campus
Northwestern University's deal with the Trump administration to restore $800M in federal funding has divided the campus.
Northwestern University's deal with the Trump administration to restore $800M in federal funding has divided the campus.
Northwestern University's deal with Trump admin over funding divides campus
Some Northwestern students and groups are praising a $75 million deal with the Trump administration to free up $800 million in federal grants. But new rules on DEI and antisemitism that are part of the deal are garnering criticism.
Some Northwestern students and groups are praising a $75 million deal with the Trump administration to free up $800 million in federal grants. But new rules on DEI and antisemitism that are part of the deal are garnering criticism.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
Hoosiers largely reject proposed redistricting map, poll finds | ChicagoLIVE
A new survey shows most Indiana voters oppose the proposed congressional map changes as lawmakers kick off the redistricting process this week. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
A new survey shows most Indiana voters oppose the proposed congressional map changes as lawmakers kick off the redistricting process this week. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Chicago alders' budget plan, Northwestern deal with Trump admin | The Chicago Report
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit. Plus, Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding. Finally, a Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit. Plus, Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding. Finally, a Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Trump challenges Biden's pardons, claiming autopen signatures make them invalid
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
Wife of asylum seeker arrested by feds tells her story | The Chicago Report
A Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
A Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
Northwestern professor reacts to deal with Trump admin to restore funds | The Chicago Report
Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding.
Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding.
Chicago alders present alternative to mayor's budget plan | The Chicago Report
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit.
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit.
Congress wants answers on Venezuela boat strikes that some call war crimes
Lawmakers want clear answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth on the lethal strikes on suspected drug boats from Venezuela.
Lawmakers want clear answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth on the lethal strikes on suspected drug boats from Venezuela.
Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election is underway | ChicagoLIVE
The Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election is underway on Tuesday and the stakes are high.
The Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election is underway on Tuesday and the stakes are high.
FULL ADDRESS: Trump says investment accounts will help children learn about business
President Donald Trump said that the billions of dollars to be donated to his "Trump accounts" for children will help to educate them about business and capitalism. The accounts include an initial $1,000 going into the accounts for children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028.
President Donald Trump said that the billions of dollars to be donated to his "Trump accounts" for children will help to educate them about business and capitalism. The accounts include an initial $1,000 going into the accounts for children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028.
Dell pledges $6.25B for ‘Trump accounts’; expert explains impact on kids’ investments | ChicagoLIVE
Michael and Susan dell commit billions to fund new “Trump accounts,” offering 25 million children under age 10 an incentive to start investing. Stockpile CEO Victor Wang joins us to break down who qualifies, how the program could shape the future generations and the best investment options for kids. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Michael and Susan dell commit billions to fund new “Trump accounts,” offering 25 million children under age 10 an incentive to start investing. Stockpile CEO Victor Wang joins us to break down who qualifies, how the program could shape the future generations and the best investment options for kids. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Illinois rejects federal 'No Tax on Tips' | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois officials have rejected the federal “No Tax on Tips” proposal, signaling that the state will continue taxing gratuities despite national efforts to exempt tipped income.
Illinois officials have rejected the federal “No Tax on Tips” proposal, signaling that the state will continue taxing gratuities despite national efforts to exempt tipped income.